Duchess of Sussex pulls out of Variety’s Power of Women event out of respect for the Queen

Duchess of Sussex’s US women’s honour postponed out of respect for the Queen (Chris Jackson/PA) (Picture: PA Wire)

The Duchess of Sussex is to be honoured as part of a celebratory US women’s event, but will not attend it out of respect for the late Queen.

Meghan was selected alongside other high-profile women, including Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Malala, as part of US outlet Variety’s Power of Women event.