Meghan Markle honoured with diversity award for guest-edited British Vogue issue

Olivia Petter
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British Vogue/Peter Lindbergh

The Duchess of Sussex has been “honoured” with an award for the issue of British Vogue that she guest-edited last year.

In 2019, Meghan worked alongside the magazine’s editor, Edward Enninful, to produce the fastest-selling issue in the publication’s 104-year history.

The issue was titled Forces for Change and highlighted the work of inspirational women from across the globe, including Salma Hayek, Greta Thunberg, and Adwoa Aboah.

It was awarded Diversity Initiative of the Year Award by respected industry body the PPA in its annual awards on Wednesday evening.

Enninful was also named Best Editor by PPA.

Commenting on the accolade, Meghan said: ”I’m honoured to have this very special issue recognised.

“Creating Forces for Change with Edward was an opportunity to have the September Issue of Vogue reflect the world as we see it—beautiful and strong in its diversity.

“Huge congratulations to Edward who helped bring this to light, and for his additional honour of being awarded ‘best editor’ by PPA.”

Enninful added: “I'm truly honoured that British Vogue’s September Issue guest edited by the inimitable Duchess of Sussex has won the Diversity Initiative of the Year Award.

"Together we will continue to challenge the cultural conversation, champion inclusivity, and be a proactive part of the change needed in the world. Many thanks to Meghan and my amazing team, the best an editor could ask for.”

The award-winning issue’s cover featured 15 women whom the duchess “admired”, hailing from the worlds of activism, politics, sports, Hollywood and beyond.

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We are proud to announce that Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Sussex is the Guest Editor for the September issue of @BritishVogue. For the past seven months, The Duchess has curated the content with British Vogue's Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful to create an issue that highlights the power of the collective. They have named the issue: “Forces for Change” For the cover, The Duchess chose a diverse selection of women from all walks of life, each driving impact and raising the bar for equality, kindness, justice and open mindedness. The sixteenth space on the cover, a mirror, was included so that when you hold the issue in your hands, you see yourself as part of this collective. The women on the cover include: @AdwoaAboah @AdutAkech @SomaliBoxer @JacindaArdern @TheSineadBurke @Gemma_Chan @LaverneCox @JaneFonda @SalmaHayek @FrankieGoesToHayward @JameelaJamilOfficial @Chimamanda_Adichie @YaraShahidi @GretaThunberg @CTurlington We are excited to announce that within the issue you’ll find: an exclusive interview between The Duchess and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, a candid conversation between The Duke of Sussex and Dr Jane Goodall, inspirational articles written by Brené Brown, Jameela Jamil and many others. Equally, you’ll find grassroots organisations and incredible trailblazers working tirelessly behind the scenes to change the world for the better. • “Guest Editing the September issue of British Vogue has been rewarding, educational and inspiring. To deep dive into this process, working quietly behind the scenes for so many months, I am happy to now be able to share what we have created. A huge thanks to all of the friends who supported me in this endeavour, lending their time and energy to help within these pages and on the cover. Thank you for saying “Yes!” - and to Edward, thank you for this wonderful opportunity.” - The Duchess of Sussex #ForcesForChange

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The magazine featured an exclusive interview conducted between the duchess and former US first lady Michelle Obama in addition to a conversation between the Duke of Sussex and primatologist Dr Jane Goodall, an article written by I Weigh founder Jameela Jamil, and more.

In a post shared on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex‘s Instagram account at the time, Meghan stated that guest editing the September issue of the magazine over the past seven months has been a “rewarding, educational and inspirational” experience.

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