Edward Enninful has praised the Duchess Of Sussex for being an 'inspirational woman of action' and dubbed her a 'bi-racial powerhouse' in Vogue editor's letter.
Meghan Markle, 37, has become the first person ever to guest edit a September issue of British Vogue, which is released on August 2.
Enninful, who has been the editor-in-chief of the magazine for the last two years, told how he has always had 'profound respect' for the Duchess - before discussing why he thinks she is the ultimate force for change.
Speaking on a personal note, he wrote: 'I can't overstate how much it meant to me to see HRH The Duke of Sussex marry this brilliant, bi-racial, American powerhouse.'
'I simply never imagined that, in my lifetime, someone of my colour would – or could – enter the highest echelons of our Royal Family.'
Edward Enninful has dubbed Meghan Markle a 'bi-racial powerhouse' in Vogue editor's letter. Pictured, the Duchess of Sussex at the Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees baseball game at the London Stadium in support of the Invictus Games Foundation on Saturday June 29, 2019
The editor-in-chief called Meghan an 'inspirational woman of action' as she co-edits the September issue of British Vogue. Pictured, Edward Enninful attends the Pride In London Gala Dinner 2019 at Grand Connaught Rooms on June 20, 2019 in London
He went on to commend the former Suits actress' approach to her new role which has thrown her into Britain's public life, and the way she has dealt with first-time motherhood.
'From her hands-on approach to transforming women’s lives at (which she writes about in this issue), to the variety of her broader charity commitments, she bears all the hallmarks of a true activist,' he added.
Back in January, Enninful revealed he was enjoying a holiday in the Austrian mountains when he received a message from 'M.'
Describing the content as 'warm, purposeful and to the point,' he was delighted when he realised the sender was Meghan Markle.
Speaking of Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry, Enninful said: 'I simply never imagined that, in my lifetime, someone of my colour would – or could – enter the highest echelons of our Royal Family.' Pictured, the royal wedding at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on 19 May 2018
Pictured, the Duchess of Sussex with son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor at the King Power Royal Charity Polo Day in Wokingham on 10 July 2019
After telling him she thinks they have lots in common, the Duchess asked him to meet up.
Just a week later, a nervous Enninful headed to meet the then heavily pregnant Duchess for tea in London.
He told how the two had an 'instant connection' and spoke about her projects with Smart Works and how the magazine might be able to support them.
After leaving feeling inspired, Enninful then received a text message from Meghan asking whether she could co-edit a special issue to highlight female changemakers - including those who have made a positive impact in recent times and are set to do so in the future.
Speaking of her request, he wrote: 'From activists to artists, prime ministers to climate change campaigners, we would gather faces from the front lines of fashion, film, technology, wellness and beyond to celebrate a special moment in time – and to ask the question: “What’s next?”
Enninful went on to explain that in the guest editor's letter, the Duchess of Sussex, introduces her work in her own words and even commissioned husband, Prince Harry, to interview Jane Goodall to help readers discover how the world can be treated better.
'You will find evidence of her influence everywhere: from interviewing Michelle Obama, to spotlighting her charity Smart Works, and penning an introduction to a favourite poem – Matt Haig’s "A note from the beach," he said.
The Duchess of Sussex was pictured writing empowering notes of support on bananas as she joined husband Prince Harry on a visit to sex worker charity One25 bacon on February 1
Enninful praised Meghan's 'hands-on approach to transforming women’s lives' and commended the variety of her 'broader charity commitments.' Pictured: The messages of support
Meghan's Vogue in her own words: Duchess of Sussex's letter to readers of the style bible says she has 'no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living'
The Duchess of Sussex said she has 'no fear of depths but a great fear of shallow living' after it was announced she is to guest edit an edition of British Vogue.
In a letter to readers posted on the magazine's website, Meghan said she hopes she has created a magazine of 'positivity, kindness, humour and inclusivity'.
She claims in the missive that she set out to produce a publication of 'both substance and levity' with its editor in chief Edward Enninful, who revealed the duchess thought it would be 'boastful' to be the magazine's cover star herself.
The Duchess also warned that although her guiding hand will be felt on most pages of next month's edition, it will contain traditional elements like adverts.
Meghan with the magazine's editor-in-chief Edward Enninful. She said in a letter to readers that she hopes the edition promotes 'positivity, kindness, humour and inclusivity'
She writes in her guest editor's letter how just a few hours after meeting Enninful she summoned up the nerve to quiz him about taking on the September edition - an important issue as it is published just before the autumn/winter fashion season.
Meghan, who at the time was five months' pregnant with son Archie, said: 'So I asked the question. Actually, I typed and deleted the question several times until I built up the courage to ask the question in question: 'Edward... instead of doing the cover, would you be open to me guest editing your September issue?'
Meghan worked on the magazine while pregnant with baby Archie
The editor's reply that he would 'love' for Meghan to be his guest editor set her on a journey where she said she immersed herself in magazine life, from learning technical terms like FoB - front of book - to holding regular meetings with staff to plan the issue.
The former actress said about her edition: 'The overall sentiment I hope you'll find, however, will be one of positivity, kindness, humour and inclusivity.'
And she describes her interview with the 'extraordinary' former US first lady Michelle Obama as 'a candid and heartfelt conversation'.
Fifteen women who inspire the duchess were chosen as cover stars in a 16-photo grid, with a small mirror also featured on the front so each reader could be included in the tagline Forces For Change.
Baroness Doreen Lawrence, the mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, is not on the front cover, but appears in a picture that accompanies Meghan's letter.
Another picture features the Duke of Sussex sitting with chimpanzee expert Dr Jane Goodall after Meghan commissioned her husband to interview the ethologist and primatologist for her issue.
The duchess goes on to say: 'But more than anything, this issue is about the power of the collective.
'In identifying our personal strengths, it is anchored in the knowledge that we are even stronger together. You will find that spirit of inclusivity on the cover: diverse portraiture of women of varying age, colour, creed, nationality and life experience, and of unquestionable inspiration.
'Some, I've had the pleasure of meeting and enlisted personally for this issue, others I've admired from afar for their commitment to a cause, their fearlessness in breaking barriers, or what they represent simply by being.
'These are our forces for change. And among all of these strong women on the cover, a mirror - a space for you, the reader, to see yourself. Because you, too, are part of this collective.'
Meghan revealed the philosophy that guided her guest editorship of the fashion bible Vogue was a quote from the book The Four-Chambered Heart by Anais Nin, based on the author's relationship with a lover.
The female protagonist Djuna tells her partner Rango, the duchess writes: 'I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.'
Meghan writes: 'For this issue, I imagined, 'why would we swim in the shallow end of the pool when we could go to the deep end?' A metaphor for life, as well as for this issue. Let's be braver. Let's go a bit deeper.
'That's what Edward and I have aimed to achieve. An issue of both substance and levity.'
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