Meghan Markle broke her composure for a brief moment during an impassioned address about gender equality in higher education.
During an eloquent speech at the University of Johannesburg, the Duchess stopped herself mid-flow to refer to her notecards.
"I will use my note care for this because this last bit, my goodness, I can't screw up," Meghan said, the audience laughing in response.
She then announced a set of gender grants that will improve access to the university.
"The goal here is to have gender equality, to support women as they search for their high education goals," Meghan said.
The Duchess was at the university as a patron of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), an organisation that promotes international academic collaboration.
In part of her sparkling speech Meghan said: “As patron of the ACU it has been an incredible year now and we are really working to advocate for what is truly and deeply important to me.
"Education and higher education specifically is such a key element for growth, for economic growth and personal growth.
"I think so much of what we should be talking about at ACU is supporting people to know that... you can take the next step.
"So much is about having the support and scholarships and funding for students...
"That was the reason I was able to attend university.
"At the same level you need to have that support on the inside to be able to give as much back to those in the education system."
Samukelisiwa Nomusa Shongwe was one of the students who gave Meghan a noisy welcome when she arrived at the university earlier on this morning.
"I think she is a great person," she said.
"She has done so many things. She has contributed to society, especially to African society.
"She is very interested in playing a positive role by speaking about gender equality and gender abuse."
