The Duchess of Sussex has been announced as the new Royal Patron of The National Theatre, taking over from The Queen, who's held the position for the last 45 years.

The appointment marks the first royal patronage for Meghan, who's 'spent decades championing the arts', and the theatre's director, Rufus Norris, commented 'The Duchess shares our deeply-held conviction that theatre has the power to bring together people from all communities and walks of life. I very much look forward to working closely with Her Royal Highness in the years to come'.