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Meghan Markle is being hailed as “a visionary female leader” ahead of her appearance at the SXSW festival alongside Brooke Shields and Katie Couris, when she will speak about “breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes and working towards a healthier society.”

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The Duchess of Sussex has been named to a star-studded panel on the opening day of the SXSW festival in Texas.

Meghan Markle has been described as a “visionary female leader” ahead of her appearance on a star-studded panel on the opening day of the SXSW festival in Texas alongside actress Brooke Shields and author Katie Couric.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, will appear at the annual event tomorrow and is expected to talk about “breaking barriers” and “challenging stereotypes” while addressing social media use.

South by Southwest, also known as SXSW, is an annual festival celebrating the convergence of technology, film, music, education and culture and takes place March 8-16.

Meghan headlines the main event on Friday, which is also International Women’s Day.

According to organizers, the session is presented by Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation and The 19th, an American nonprofit newsroom that reports on gender, politics and politics.

The Duchess of Sussex has been named to a star-studded panel on the opening day of the SXSW festival in Texas.

The Duchess of Sussex has been named to a star-studded panel on the opening day of the SXSW festival in Texas.

Brooke Shields, 58, will appear on the panel alongside Meghan Markle at tomorrow's festival.

Brooke Shields, 58, will appear on the panel alongside Meghan Markle at tomorrow's festival.

Brooke Shields, 58, will appear on the panel alongside Meghan Markle at tomorrow’s festival.

It is the latest in a series of public appearances by Harry and Meghan in recent weeks, including a trip to Vancouver (pictured).

It is the latest in a series of public appearances by Harry and Meghan in recent weeks, including a trip to Vancouver (pictured).

It is the latest in a series of public appearances by Harry and Meghan in recent weeks, including a trip to Vancouver (pictured).

Announcing its panel of “visionary” women, the festival confirmed the session would focus on the dangers and mental health issues associated with social media users among teenage girls.

The session, titled Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off Screen, will be moderated by Errin Haines, host of The Amendment podcast, and will also be attended by pop culture expert Nancy Wang Yuen.

Along with the other participants, Meghan will also speak about the importance of representation in media and entertainment.

In a statement, organizers said: “The representation of women in media and entertainment has come a long way, but there is still much to be done, especially for women of color and mothers.”

“The pervasiveness of social media has increased the risks, creating an often dangerous environment that has led to serious mental health problems, particularly for teenage girls.

“On International Women’s Day, we will hear from visionary women leaders at the forefront of news, media, entertainment and philanthropy who are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes and working for a healthier society on and off our screens” .

The appearance is the latest in a series of public engagements for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the latest of which saw Meghan appear in London via video for the opening of a new wing of animal charity Mayhew.

The announcement was in honor of her late friend Oli Juste, and the duchess said the dog trainer’s sudden death had left her heartbroken.

Katie Couric also shares the platform with Meghan Markle on the opening day of SXSW

Katie Couric also shares the platform with Meghan Markle on the opening day of SXSW

Katie Couric also shares the platform with Meghan Markle on the opening day of SXSW

Nancy Wang Yuen (pictured) is an American sociologist who appeared on Meghan Markle's Archetypes podcast in 2022.

Nancy Wang Yuen (pictured) is an American sociologist who appeared on Meghan Markle's Archetypes podcast in 2022.

Nancy Wang Yuen (pictured) is an American sociologist who appeared on Meghan Markle’s Archetypes podcast in 2022.

A photo shared on Harry and Meghan’s new website Sussex.com, the subject of controversy due to the prominence of their royal brand, showed a beaming duchess in a beige coat crouching down and petting a dog.

In early February, she made dumplings with Afghan refugee women, before a clip of the visit was posted on the Archewell Foundation website last Monday.

His video message to the charity came days after Prince Harry reportedly told friends he wanted to take on royal roles again to support his father, King Charles III, during his cancer treatment. .

But royal advisers have dismissed the idea, saying there is “no return” for the prince to the royal fold.

The royal family has been in the midst of a health crisis since the monarch withdrew from public engagements during treatment, and the Princess of Wales will also be out of action until at least after Easter as she recovers from abdominal surgery.

Adding to the shortage of royals available for engagements, last week the Prince of Wales pulled out of a memorial service for his godfather, King Constantine of Greece, with just an hour’s notice due to a “personal matter.”

Queen Camilla, 76, is also taking a brief respite after stepping up her royal duties following her husband’s diagnosis.

Prince Harry and Meghan are pictured on their trip to Vancouver last month ahead of next year's Invictus Games.

Prince Harry and Meghan are pictured on their trip to Vancouver last month ahead of next year's Invictus Games.

Prince Harry and Meghan are pictured on their trip to Vancouver last month ahead of next year’s Invictus Games.

Meghan's Archetypes podcast relaunches after she signs new deal with Lemonada Media

Meghan's Archetypes podcast relaunches after she signs new deal with Lemonada Media

Meghan’s Archetypes podcast relaunches after she signs new deal with Lemonada Media

Harry and Meghan have not taken on any royal duties since moving to the United States in 2020.

Harry and Meghan have not taken on any royal duties since moving to the United States in 2020.

Harry and Meghan have not taken on any royal duties since moving to the United States in 2020.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan have had no royal duties since moving to the United States in 2020 and leaving their lives as working royals.

Harry rushed to the UK to visit his cancer-stricken father in the days after his diagnosis, but saw him only 45 minutes before the monarch left London for Sandringham, leaving the prince to spend the night in a hotel. before returning to the US.

His wife Meghan and the couple’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, remained at their California home.

The couple recently returned from a trip to Vancouver, Canada, where Harry spoke to the media about next year’s upcoming Invictus Games.

Hugh Forrest, SXSW Co-Chair and Director of Programming, said: ‘Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Katie Couric, Brooke Shields, Nancy Wang Yuen and Errin Haines are the perfect finishing touch to eight days of outstanding keynote speakers.

“We are very honored to host this distinguished group on International Women’s Day for an important discussion on the importance of representation in media and entertainment.”

One of the stars who shares a platform with the Duchess, Nancy Wang Yuen, previously appeared on Meghan’s Spotify Archetypes podcast.

The podcast lasted one season, but has since been renewed for a relaunch after the duchess parted ways with the streaming platform and signed a new deal with Lemonada Media.

Founded in 1987, South By Southwest is known for its conferences and festivals across technology, film and television, music, education and culture, and describes itself as an “essential destination for global professionals.”

Previously announced featured speakers and panelists at this year’s festival include Selena Gomez, Kirsten Dunst and Sydney Sweeney.

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