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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Nicole Wootton-Cane

'It's very nice to be back': Manchester welcomes Meghan Markle as she makes first public appearance after jubilee

In an evening where a host of exceptional talent gathered in Manchester, Meghan Markle's presence brought about a special kind of excitement.

The Duchess of Sussex gave a moving charity speech at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, addressing delegates of the One Young World summit. The conference sees young leaders from all around the world come together to discuss some of the most pressing issues and problems facing the world right now.

Speakers included Sir Bob Geldof, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, poet Lemn Sissay, and ex-Irish President Mary Robinson. But without a doubt, the greatest cheers of the evening were reserved for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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