Oct 20, 2021
The Duchess of Sussex has published an open letter to members of the United States Congress in support of a comprehensive paid leave program for new parents.
Meghan, a mom-of-two, welcomed her daughter Lili in June and she revealed how "overwhelmed" she and husband Prince Harry were in the first few weeks.
She also shared her concerns that the country does not yet have comprehensive paid leave for all parents, calling on Congress to agree that "if we are to continue to be exceptional, then we can’t be the exception".
The former actress wrote: "In June, my husband and I welcomed our second child. Like any parents, we were overjoyed. Like many parents, we were overwhelmed. Like fewer parents, we weren't confronted with the harsh reality of either spending those first few critical months with our baby or going back to work.