Kerry Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, has honored Prince Harry & Megham Markle for their work on racial justice as we look back at the couple’s visit to Birmingham
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have received an award for taking a step towards change as their explosive Netflix documentary is released. The couple have been given the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award.
The award is a prestigious one and given by the former US president’s daughter, Kerry Kennedy – who is a lawyer, author and human rights activist.
Kerry Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, told Spanish magazine Vanitatis that the couple are being awarded for standing up against racism in their family and community. Their work in racial justice, mental health, and other issues will be highlighted. Along with them, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also be honoured.
“They went to the oldest institution in UK history and told them what they were doing wrong, that they couldn’t have structural racism within the institution; that they could not maintain a misunderstanding about mental health,” said Kennedy, according to People Magazine’s translation.
But while the following, final three will cover the brutal royal drama that played out as they left the UK, it will end on a lighter note as the couple reflect on the happy, family life they have since created in California, it has been reported .
It will also cover their wedding and the birth of their son, Archie, but as one friend ominously pointed out, “even in happier times, it was challenging”.
Prince Harry and Markle relocated to California, US after withdrawing from their roles as senior royals. After their wedding, Markle faced racism and abuse from the media, she had said.
As senior royals, part of their work was about visiting towns and cities, meeting local people, and being benefactors of charities and organizations working with communities.
During one such visit, which took place a few months before their wedding, the couple had visited Birmingham.
The couple visited Millennium Point, which is home to the science museum and parts of Birmingham University, to join in on an event to celebrate International Women’s Day. They then visited the Nechells Wellbeing Center to join Birmingham’s Coach Core apprentices as they took part in training masterclass.
Here is a throwback to their visit to the city:
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1. Millennium Point
Britain’s Prince Harry (R) and Meghan Markle (L) greet well-wishers (Photo credit – PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
2. Millennium Point
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet local people during a visit to Birmingham on March 8, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Hannah McKay-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
3. Millennium Point
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle talk to local people during a visit on March 8, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Hannah McKay-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
4. Millennium Point
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Millennium Point to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ian Vogler – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
