The new Duchess of Sussex has officially become part of The Royal Foundation, the organisation launched in 2011 by Prince Harry and Prince William.

Companies House, the government body that keeps records of any changes within associations and companies in the UK has been requested to change the name of the charity.

The foundation’s full name was The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, but Companies House was asked to change it to The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The paperwork is yet to be processed and it will be published in five days.

This significant change would make official the collaboration of the former actress at the foundation.

For me it's very important to want to hit the ground running, even if it's doing it quietly behind the scenes, which is what I've focused my energy on thus far

Meghan Markle

Meghan started working with the Royal Foundation before her wedding, which took place on May 19.

In February, she joined Harry, William and Kate on stage at the first Royal Foundation Forum to update the public on their projects.

And she has spoken enthusiastically about the work done by the organisation.

When asked about her thoughts on the foundation, Meghan said: “To see the model of the foundation is really interesting because, while I've worked with larger NGOs, I've also worked with really small grassroots organisations where you can see a higher level of impact in my opinion, because there's a lot less red tape. Meghan Markle will join Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Royal Foundation (Image: GETTY)

“What you are seeing here and what I noticed with Heads Together from a global perspective, because I wasn't here obviously when it was happening, was the power of convening all of these small organisations who have this same issue but need that extra push and support under this umbrella, you are able to achieve that.

“And the impact they all made with Heads Together was tremendous.

“So I'm very excited to be able to work on initiatives similarly and have that same sort of impact globally.”

Meghan had already expressed her desire of not wasting time after her wedding and start working immediately on new projects.

She said: “For me it's very important to want to hit the ground running, even if it's doing it quietly behind the scenes, which is what I've focused my energy on thus far." Meghan Markle has already taken part to a Royal Foundation's event (Image: GETTY) 1 of 13

The Duchess of Sussex at a garden party at Buckingham Palace

“I have also been meeting with the organisations behind the scenes quietly, learning as much as I can so I can maximise the opportunity we have here to really make an impact.”

The role within the Royal Foundation will fit perfectly with her previous experience as a global ambassador for charity World Vision UK and the United Nation.

But the Duchess of Sussex will not only work on charitable projects.

In October she will head to Australia with Prince Harry for her first official overseas visit as a member of the Royal Family.

Kensington Palace announced on Sunday: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will undertake an official visit to Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand in the Autumn.
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