Meghan Markle visited Brinsworth House in Twickenham, a care home for retired entertainers, on Tuesday and created a Christmas decoration using her calligraphy skills. The Duchess of Sussex chose a glittery gold bell shape and wrote 'Merry Christmas love Meghan' surrounded by yellow stars. The paper bauble was pinned alongside messages from residents.
Activities co-ordinator Jay Crank said: 'She said she used to teach calligraphy, she chose her bauble shape and produced a beautiful work of art.' Meghan previously described calligraphy as her 'pseudo-waitressing job' while auditioning for acting roles. The visit also involved creating a Christmas mural with residents.
Crank added: 'She was so natural and so wonderful to be with. She can join our class any time... We haven’t done any calligraphy here before but I think she’s inspired us.' Residents felt 'uplifted' by the visit, partly due to Meghan's showbiz background, which allowed them to connect.
