Meghan Markle makes touching tribute to late 'dear friend' as wing named in his honour

Meghan Markle makes touching tribute to late 'dear friend' as wing named in his honour
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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 22/02/2024

- 13:07

Updated: 22/02/2024

- 13:10

The Duchess of Sussex met Oli Juste in 2019

Meghan Markle has made a touching tribute to her late dear friend Oli Juste.

The Duchess of Sussex published a statement on her sussex.com website announcing that a new wing at animal rescue Mayhew Animal Home has been named after Juste.


Meghan met Juste in 2019, just three years before he sadly died in January 2022.

The royal became patron of Mayhew, an animal shelter based in London in January 2019.

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Meghan Markle has made a touching tribute to her late dear friend Oli Juste.

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The statement said: "On Wednesday, UK-based animal rescue Mayhew Animal Home opened a new wing in their London facility to transform the Home, providing wonderful spaces for enrichment, training and therapy.

"The Wing, named in honour of Oli Juste, will provide greater care for dogs in need, and was dedicated in memory of the renowned dog trainer and animal behaviourist by his friend Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.

"Oli first introduced The Duchess to Mayhew in 2019, and she became Royal Patron for a three-year term.

"They shared many things throughout their friendship, among which was a deep commitment to animal welfare and a love of rescue dogs.

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The royal became patron of Mayhew, an animal shelter based in London in January 2019.

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"Mayhew’s mission is perfectly aligned with Oli’s life’s work of caring for animals.

"When he tragically passed in January 2022, The Duchess, through The Archewell Foundation, made a contribution to Mayhew in Oli’s honour to continue his legacy.

"The Oli Juste Wing is a testament to his unwavering love and commitment to our furry friends, and will improve the lives of countless animals, reminding us all of the power of compassion, connection, and care."

Last week, Meghan Markle joined Prince Harry launched their new website sussex.com

Meghan Markle

Last week, Meghan Markle joined Prince Harry launched their new website sussex.com

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Meghan Markle

Last week, Meghan visited Canada to attend the launch event for the 2025 Invictus Games.

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Since the launch of the new domain the couple have released six statements on the websites.

It also contains biographies for both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Last week, the couple were in Canada attending the launch event for the 2025 Invictus Games.

The competition will take place in February next year and will be the first ever winter edition of the games.

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