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Meghan Markle Honors Late Friend in Virtual Engagement at Mayhew Animal Home

In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle participated in an unexpected engagement through a video link in London at the Mayhew Animal Home.

The Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from royal duties four years ago, virtually inaugurated a new section of the animal charity dedicated to her late friend, Oli Juste.

The announcement of this virtual visit was made public on the official website of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Sussex.com.

Additionally, Meghan, aged 42, shared a heartfelt statement on her personal website revealing that the newly established wing was dedicated in memory of Juste.

Through a live video connection from London, Meghan Markle made a notable appearance today.

She had encountered dog trainer Juste in 2019, a mere three years before his passing in January 2022.

In January 2019, upon becoming the patron of The Mayhew, an animal shelter situated in London, Meghan’s involvement with the organization began.

Speaking to Juste’s close circle and relatives through a recorded message, she expressed her gratitude towards the dedicated team at Mayhew for their efforts in realizing this initiative.

Meghan remarked, “A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Mayhew who have worked tirelessly to bring this dream to life.

It was so important to find a way to celebrate Oli’s memory in a manner that he would have loved.”

During her address, Meghan Markle emphasized the significance of Mayhew as a beacon of hope for individuals in need and as a prime example of the achievements possible through collaborative efforts.

She shared her emotional distress over Juste’s untimely demise in January 2022, conveying her deep sorrow.

A gathering of Juste’s close friends and family took place at The Mayhew in north-west London, where the newly dedicated O