Meghan Markle's fashion tips as new patron of Smart Works

Would you reject a handbag donated by the Duchess of Sussex? That's what one woman did on a previous visit to charity Smart Works.

Meghan Markle - who has just become patron of the organisation - laughed as she told the story to charity staff.

Smart Works provides high-quality clothes and one-to-one interview preparation to long-term unemployed women.

The duchess helped to pick out jewellery, handbags and coats.

It's one of the duchess' first solo patronages. Four were revealed by Kensington Palace this week.

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