Meghan Markle's tribute to friend two years after his death
By Jo Abi|
Meghan Markle has paid tribute to friend Oli Juste who died two years ago.
Juste, a renowned dog trainer and animal behaviourist, and the Duchess of Sussex worked together at her former patronage and animal rescue organisation Mayhew Animal Home.
The Oli Juste Wing was opened this week dedicated to ?his memory and A video from the Duchess was played to guests at the opening.?
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"A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Mayhew who have worked tirelessly to bring this dream to life," Meghan, 42 said in the clip.
"It was so important to find a way to celebrate Oli's memory in a manner that he would have loved.
"Mayhew is a beacon of hope for those in need and a shining example of what can be achieved when we work together."
Harry and Meghan also shared a message on their new Sussex.com website which read: "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."
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Juste died in 2022.
At the time Meghan said his death left her "heartbroken" and she made a donation via the Archewell Foundation which helped the new wing be built.
Meghan's patronage of the organisation focused on an animal shelter based in North London.
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?She said following Juste's death: "We shared, amongst many things, a commitment to animal welfare, and a deep love of rescue dogs.
"In fact, it was Oli and his fiancจฆ 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."
Meghan Markle adopted two rescue dogs while she lived in Toronto, Canada, while filming the TV series Suits. Their names are Guy and Bogart.
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Guy moved to the UK with Meghan in 2017 ahead of her engagement to Prince Harry.
Bogart was considered too old for the move and stayed in Canada with friends.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex resigned as senior working royals in 2020 and relocated from the UK to the US where they live with their children Archie, four, and Lilibet, two.?
In August 2022, Harry and Meghan adopted a rescue beagle named Mama Mia who joined their dog Guy and their black Labrador Pula.
