Meghan Markle Honors 'Friend and Mentor' Gloria Steinem After Her Death by Sharing Never-Before-Seen Photo of Activist With Prince Archie

Meghan Markle paid tribute to her "friend and mentor" Gloria Steinem after the social activist passed away at age 92 on Tuesday, September 2.

The Duchess of Sussex shared a few never-before-seen photos of them together, including a rare framed shot of Steinem looking adoringly at Meghan and Prince Harry's son, Archie, 7, as a toddler.

"You all know her many accolades and the way in which she helped shape the world for women and all people — 'we are linked, not ranked' she would tell me, and the bracelet she gave me said exactly that. I still wear it with pride," the mom-of-two, 45, shared on Wednesday, September 3, via Instagram.

Meghan reflected on their public relationship, in which they encouraged the youth to vote, attended awards shows together "and brainstormed how to help this beautiful yet complicated world to become more equitable."

"But privately, she was even better than you would imagine — spending Thanksgiving with our family, introducing me to one of my best friends (forever the champion of female friendship), loving our children with her whole heart, counseling me during hard times, and giving extraordinary advice and perspective with a cup of tea and an unrivaled cheekiness and wit," she gushed.

The Suits actress shared her favorite memory of Steinem, recalling that while out in New York one day, "a woman approached her in absolute awe and said she wanted to introduce her young daughter to her (though she was embarrassed to say the young girl may not know who she was)."

"Gloria replied: 'It doesn’t matter if she knows who I am. What matters is that she knows who SHE is,'" Meghan continued. "Rest in peace, and rest in pride. Look at what you’ve done for all of us. Thank you❤️‍🩹🕊️ 🙏🏾."

As OK! reported, Steinem's death was announced through her social media pages.

"Yesterday, Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her. Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end," a message on September 3 read. "Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard. Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves. Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor," the post reads alongside a photo of her laughing."