Meghan Markle Jokes About Her Baby Being a Feminist
Let’s talk about a moment where the world of royalty and feminism collided. On Friday, March 8, at King’s College London in honor of International Women’s Day, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, shared some heartfelt and humorous insights about her journey as a soon-to-be mom. In front of a captivated audience, Meghan joked that her baby might already be a feminist. Now, that’s a baby we’d all want to meet, right?
Dressed to impress in a chic black-and-white dress, the 37-year-old royal was asked by chairwoman Anne McElvoy, “How’s the bump treating you?” Meghan, ever the gracious and witty guest, replied with a glowing “very well.” But here’s where it gets interesting. She went on to reveal that she had been watching a documentary about feminism on Netflix and came across a phrase that resonated with her: “I feel the embryonic kicking of feminism.” Meghan adored this sentiment and shared it with the audience, saying, “I loved that — boy or girl, whatever it is, we hope that’s the case.” It’s moments like these that remind us why Meghan is so beloved by so many.
Meghan's Thoughts on Masculinity and Feminism
Meghan didn’t stop there. She dove deep into the topic of masculinity and feminism, sharing her belief that men can and should be feminists too. She eloquently stated, “I’ve said for a long time you can be feminine and a feminist, you can be masculine. And I think in terms of masculinity, you understand that your strength includes knowing your vulnerabilities and your sense of self and security. Your confidence comes from knowing a woman by your side, not behind you, is actually something you should not be threatened about — as opposed to feeling empowered in having that.” It’s clear that Meghan is not just talking the talk but walking the walk when it comes to gender equality.
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Meghan Shares Her Take on Public Perception
Joining Meghan on the panel were powerhouse women like singer Annie Lennox and former prime minister of Australia Julia Gillard. Together, they explored a wide range of topics, including the public’s often polarizing response to Meghan herself. Meghan openly admitted, “I don’t read anything, it’s much safer that way, but equally that’s just my own personal preference because I think positive or negative it can all sort of just feel like noise to a certain extent these days, as opposed to getting muddled with that to focus on the real cause.” It’s this level of authenticity and self-awareness that makes Meghan so relatable to so many people.
