Meghan Markle has spoken of
her “heartbreak” as she shared some tragic personal news with the
public.
The Duchess of Sussex, 40, has
posted a statement revealing her dear friend, Oli Juste, died suddenly in
January.
The pair had been friends for
years and worked together with the London-based animal welfare charity,
Mayhew, of which Meghan was a royal patron until her tenure came to a close
earlier this year.
Meghan said Oli, who was 46,
introduced her to the charity four years ago when she was looking for volunteer
work.
“[Oli’s death] has left
me, and so many others, heartbroken and reflective — knowing that the legacy he
leaves for our furry friends is beautifully simple: just love them,”
Meghan said in a statement, shared on Mayhew’s website.
“We shared, amongst many
things, a commitment to animal welfare, and a deep love of rescue dogs.
“In fact, it was Oli and
his fiance Rob who helped care for my rescue dog, Guy, when I had just moved to
the UK and he was recovering from a debilitating accident.
“They loved him as though
he was their own.”
