Meghan Markle and Malala Yousafzai sat down for tea at Claridge’s in London on Wednesday, October 7, and the internet immediately wanted answers. On International Day of the Girl, Meghan delivered them. In an Instagram post and her As Ever newsletter, she announced that 100 percent of net proceeds from As Ever jams and teas will go to the Malala Fund. Her caption said it all:“Tea for Two has never felt so good.”
The Malala Fund exists to make sure every girl has access to 12 years of free, safe, quality education. That mission lines up with what Meghan has been building since she and Prince Harry stepped back as senior working royals in 2020. Together they run Archewell Philanthropies, and Meghan’s As Ever brand now doubles as a fundraising engine for causes she cares about. The Duchess moved back to England nearly two months ago after six years in California, though she and Harry are not expected to resume royal duties.
So yes, this story has the royal-adjacent drama people love, but the actual headline is simpler. One tea date, one newsletter, and a cut of every jam and tea sale headed straight to girls’education. Next time you’re spreading something on toast, you might be keeping a girl in a classroom.
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