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Meghan Markle's Archetypes might not be returning for a second series, but the Duchess of Sussex still has plenty to keep her busy, including her patronage for Smart Works, a charity dedicated to giving women the "confidence" needed in order to "change the trajectory of their lives".

As the charity met with new client champions, their CEO read out a message from Meghan praising the charity for the support that they give to "countless women". In the message, the mum-of-two said: "I've always been proud to be Patron of this charity because clients are given so much more than just a wardrobe for their interviews; they are also given skills and confidence that can last a lifetime.

"Know that for every moment you invest in being a Client Champion, you are investing in the future of women. You have limitless potential to create positive change, and there are countless women who will benefit from your support."

Meghan became a patron for the charity in 2019, while she was still a working member of the Royal Family, and has supported the charity by helping to "shine a light" on the work that they carry out. She has also carried out numerous visits to the centres, even before she became a patron.

Her statement came shortly after it was confirmed that her Archetypes podcast, which focused on empowering women, would not be returning for a second series on Spotify. Guests for the series included Serena Williams, Mj Rodriguez, Mariah Carey and Paris Hilton.

A representative told HELLO!: "Spotify and Archewell Audio have mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we made together."

Confirming the news on the Archewell website, Meghan said: "I loved digging my hands into the process, sitting up late at night in bed, working on the writing and creative. And I loved digging deep into meaningful conversation with m