Meghan and Malala meet at Claridge's

Duchess of Sussex and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai shared a warm embrace outside Claridge's hotel in Mayfair last Wednesday.

Tea partnership announced

The pair announced a partnership to donate 100 percent of net proceeds from As Ever jams and teas to the Malala Fund for International Day of the Girl on October 11.

Joint Instagram statement

Their joint statement read: 'When we support the girls of today, we empower the women of tomorrow. Access to education is the key to unlocking this.'

“When we support the girls of today, we empower the women of tomorrow. Access to education is the key to unlocking this.”

Malala Fund mission

The Malala Fund aims to provide every girl with 12 years of free, safe, and quality education in regions where young girls face severe educational barriers.

Meghan's outfit details

Meghan wore a camel Tove Studio coat worth £1,695, a £630 cashmere sweater, Ralph Lauren's £1,700 white satin Masina trousers, and a £7,000 black Chanel handbag.

Meghan's first public appearance

This London meet-up is believed to be Meghan's first public appearance in the capital since Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in September 2022.

Malala's background

Malala Yousafzai, originally from Pakistan, was shot by the Taliban in 2012 for speaking up about girls' education and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at age 17.

Tea at Claridge's

The women dined in Claridge's Foyer and Reading Room, where afternoon tea costs £95 per person with champagne available for £30 more.

Security at event

The women were accompanied by security throughout the visit with police vehicles spotted outside Claridge's during their meet-up.

Previous collaboration

Meghan and Malala first joined forces in October 2020 for a virtual discussion on International Day of the Girl during the pandemic.

Meghan's statement

Meghan said: 'When young girls have access to education, everyone wins, and everyone succeeds. It just opens the door for societal success at the highest level.'

“When young girls have access to education, everyone wins, and everyone succeeds. It just opens the door for societal success at the highest level.”

Malala's response

Malala said: 'Meghan and I are on the same page: we both believe that when girls have access to education, everyone wins.'

“Meghan and I are on the same page: we both believe that when girls have access to education, everyone wins.”

As Ever sales

The partnership will donate 100 percent of net proceeds from As Ever jams and teas to the Malala Fund to support girls' education.

International Day of the Girl

International Day of the Girl is celebrated on October 11 to highlight girls' rights and education.

Meghan's focus

Meghan's focus over the past couple of weeks has been on the latest As Ever launches but this outing suggests she is preparing to return to philanthropic work.

What happens next

The partnership will donate 100 percent of net proceeds from As Ever jams and teas to the Malala Fund for International Day of the Girl on October 11.