Meghan Markle is determined to ‘fulfil her heart’s desires’ and not let her own needs ‘fade away’ now she’s a member of the Royal Family – and wants to be a role model for young boys as well as girls.

The Duchess of Sussex, 38, reportedly made the remarks during an event for inspiring female entrepreneurs at Woodstock Exchange in Cape Town earlier this week during her tour of South Africa with husband Prince Harry.

Woodstock Exchange, the UK-SA Tech Hub, focuses on skills development and access to markets by assisting entrepreneurs, particularly women, to acquire skills, resources and support.

The Ladies Who Launch meeting saw the former actress, 38, meet with several women who have set up their own businesses in industries such as technology, conservation and fashion and praise them for ’empowering the next generation’ of creative minds.