Meghan Markle will speak on the “power of women” at a lavish charity event in the US tonight which has seen guests pay $5,000 for a table for ten.

The event, named ‘The Power of Women: An Evening with Meghan’ will involve the Duchess of Sussex, who lives in California with her husband Prince Harry, interviewed on stage by Rabbi Sandy Sasso, the first woman rabbi ordained by the Reconstructionist Judiasm movement.

The event is being organised by the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana – a non-profit body which helps local woman experiencing hardship or disadvantage.

The online description for it states: “Women’s Fund is proud to welcome Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, to Indianapolis.

“The Duchess is a mother, feminist, and champion of human rights. She is a lifelong advocate for women and girls, a constant thread she weaves through humanitarian and business ventures. Rabbi Sandy Sasso, an acclaimed writer and community leader, will serve as moderator for the evening.

“Rabbi Sandy Sasso is the first woman rabbi ordained by the Reconstructionist movement and previously served at Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis.

“Tables for Power of Women are available for purchase to groups and organizations that support the mission of Women’s Fund.”

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