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Meghan Markle 's friend has praised the "incredibly nurturing and warm" Duchess ahead of Mother's Day in the US.
Kelly McKee Zajfen, a former model and businesswoman, shared a heartwarming picture of her arm-in-arm with Meghan, and both wearing t-shirts reading 'community, motherhood'.
Writing on Instagram, she described the Duchess as a "fierce advocate for those in need", as well as an "incredible friend and mother".
Kelly, whose son tragically died last year, is the co-founder of Alliance of Moms - a campaign that supports pregnant and parenting teenagers in foster care.
She thanked Meghan for her help, saying: "As Mother’s Day approaches, I can’t help but think of my own #commUNITY Motherhood. I instantly think of you Meg.
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Kelly described the Duchess as a "fierce advocate for those in need" (_heartmom_/Instagram)"How incredibly nurturing and warm and open you are. What an incredible friend and mother. I’m truly in awe of you and I am so grateful you are part of my #commUNITYofmotherhood.
"You are always the first to say yes and support those you love. You are a fierce advocate for those who are in need.
"Thank you for joining this year’s campaign to support LA’s expectant and parenting foster youth, which helps provide critical services, education, resources and advocacy so they can build a better future for themselves and their families.
"Please join us in this year’s very special campaign and purchase your t-shirt to support in the link in bio.
"Don’t forget to tag @allianceofmoms so we can shout from the roof tops how amazing you all are for supporting this wonderful community of mothers."
Kelly pictured in West Hollywood, California last month (Getty Images for TheRetaility.co)
Kelly, whose son tragically died last year, is the co-founder of Alliance of Moms (_heartmom_ /Instagram)Kelly announced her nine-year-old son's heartbreaking death in July last year after he was found unresponsive at their family home.
She paid tribute to her "sweet baby boy", and said that she would try to keep going for his twin sister, Lily.
Meghan and Harry, who are friends with the family, donated $5,000 to a GoFundMe made in George's honour under their children's names.
While it is not known how she knows the family, the Duchess’ ex-husband Trevor Engelson and his wife Tracey Kurland also donated $1,000 (£835).
The aim of the fundraiser was to raise money to be donated to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
On its website, Alliance of Moms said it "protects the rights of children and young adults impacted by foster care".
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It added: "By providing free legal representation and social services, and by advocating for broad solutions through ground-breaking child welfare policy reform, the Alliance clears barriers to stability and opportunity so that young people and families can access the support and services they need to thrive."