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Victoria Beckham praises her friend Meghan Markle for her ‘girl power’ attitude

It's cool to be kind

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Posting to Instagram this week, Meghan Markle asked her followers to show kindness and compassion in order to make the world a happier place.

Now her pal Victoria Beckham has spoken out in support of the Duchess of Sussex and echoed her sentiments.

The 45-year-old fashion designer attended Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018 and has now praised Meghan for advocating kindness in people.

Victoria loved Meghan’s comments that it’s now cool to be kind (Credit: Splash News)

Victoria told Glamour: “I liked what Meghan Markle said at the Fashion Awards, that it used to be cool to be cruel, and now it’s cool to be kind. Kindness was always at the core of girl power.”

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She added: “I have always been about embracing who you are, supporting others, not being judgemental, treating others how you want to be treated. Sometimes it’s just the fundamental basics.”

She concluded: “Women supporting women is key.”

Victoria and husband David attended the wedding of Meghan and Harry last year (Credit: Splash News)

Meghan, too, is keen to support her fellow females.

Last week, she launched her capsule collection with Smart Works, a charity which provides training and interview clothes to unemployed women in need.

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She said: “When you buy any item in the Smart Set capsule collection, the same item will be given to a Smart Works client.”

She continued: “And, with it, the confidence and support she needs to enter the workforce and take an important step in building a career.”

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With Meghan and Victoria sharing many similar qualities, it’s no wonder the pair have formed such a strong bond.

As Ent Daily reported, Victoria is also keen to instil kindness in daughter Harper, eight, telling her “girls should be kind to girls”.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor

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