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The Duchess of Sussex went on to announce two new grants that will be awarded to the Fiji National University and the University of the South Pacific, which specifically is meant for \"allowing each of them to run workshops which empower their female staff.\"

Thank you to everyone at @UniSouthPacific, in their Golden Jubilee year, for the fantastic welcome for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex today to celebrate #USP50! #RoyalVisitFiji pic.twitter.com/CvYFaCmvoq

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 24, 2018

Advocating for women's rights and equality has been a focal point of Meghan's humanitarian work, and many predict will continue to be a key issue she fights for as a member of the royal family.

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PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry meets with students during a visit to the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, Oct. 24, 2018.
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During the same day of their Down Under tour, Prince Harry, 34, visited the National War Memorial -- which commemorates both Fijian and British troops -- and met with Fijian war veterans.

#WeWillRememberThem — The Duke of Sussex pays his respects at the National War Memorial, which commemorates both Fijian and British troops. #RoyalVisitFiji pic.twitter.com/5fsEPqS5U1

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 24, 2018

The Duke of Sussex laid a wreath at the memorial.

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PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry lays a wreath at the War Memorial in Suva, Fiji, Oct.24, 2018.
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There remains a close tie between the British Military and Fiji, according to Kensington Palace, with over 1,000 active Fijian servicemen and women currently serving in the British Army.

Links between the British Military and Fiji continue to this day, with 1350 active Fijian servicemen and women — The Duke met veterans from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Royal British Legion Fiji. #RoyalVisitFiji pic.twitter.com/DystlfyR0k

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 24, 2018
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PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visit the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, Oct. 24, 2018.
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