Meghan Markle makes a surprise television appearance

Meghan Markle has made a surprise television appearance to say thank you to a bunch of “inspiring” people.

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance on CNN’s annual Heroes TV special on Sunday, honouring inspiring people who have helped out this year during the pandemic.

Markle thanked “individuals (who) stood up and made sure the most basic needs of our communities were met” this year, which she says has been “universally challenging for everyone”.

“They made sure those around them did not have to suffer in isolation,” she said on the program.

Meghan Markle made a surprise TV appearance. Picture: CNN.

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“In the face of this devastating reality, we ... saw the power of the human spirit and the remarkable ways that communities respond in challenging times.

“We saw the good in people, in our neighbours and in entire communities coming together to say they would not stand by while our neighbours went hungry,” she said.

In March, when the COVID-19 pandemic really kicked off, Markle and her husband Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, moved to California and relinquished their status as “senior royals”.

Despite the big move, the couple continued to volunteer with a bunch of charities in Los Angeles.

In April they helped deliver meals to LA residents through Project Angel Food, helping to feed the chronically ill.

The couple also distributed supplies to students in need with Baby2Baby, and Prince Harry was spotted volunteering with Walker Family Events Foundation supporting veterans and their families.

Meghan Markle made a surprise TV appearance. Picture: CNN.

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The Duchess continued to list all of the amazing things she has witnessed this year.

“These moments reminded so many that they are cared for.”

Ending her message, Markle said that these individuals “showed us, all of us, that even in the darkest times, when we come together, we have the power to remind someone else that there is hope, and that we will be OK.”

Over the past 14 years, CNN Heroes has honoured regular people who helped make the world a better place.

Co-hosted by Anderson Cooper from CNN, and ABC’s Kelly Ripa, the annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute is usually broadcast in front of a live audience.

This year, due to the pandemic, it was pre-taped.