Meghan Markle’s First Pregnancy Was a Stylish One — See Her Best Maternity Fashion Moments

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Meghan Markle's First Pregnancy Was a Stylish One — See Her Best Maternity Fashion Moments

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced on Valentine's Day 2021 that they are expecting their second child — and what better way to celebrate the happy news than with a look back at the former Suits actress' fab maternity style while she was pregnant with son Archie? Since Harry and Meghan married in May 2018, we’ve been obsessed with Meghan's classic-with-a-twist style that has redefined royal dressing, and her baby bump fashion choices were just as noteworthy. After raising eyebrows with her roomy Givenchy dress and coat ensemble at Princess Eugenie’s wedding in October 2018, the newlyweds confirmed they were, in fact, expecting, and the world collectively lost its mind. The couple then embarked on a 16-day royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji, and Meghan confirmed what we long expected: her first pregnancy was going to be a super stylish one. [jwplayer INKW2HgT-l3ahXupL] Instead of relying on maternity brands and styles, the mom-to-be largely stuck to outfits by her favorite designers (think: Givenchy, Dior, Victoria Beckham, etc.) with the occasional high-street piece mixed in (hi, H&M and Hatch!). In keeping with her minimalist aesthetic, the Duchess of Sussex embraced clean lines (i.e. chic sheath dresses, tailored coats and leg-lengthening pumps) and monochromatic color palettes (tone-on-tone blues, blushes and the likes) throughout her pregnancy, but she also added her signature trendy flair in the form of accessories, hair and makeup. Scroll down to see her most stylish maternity looks as we look forward to seeing more of Meghan's pregnancy style the second time around. [ami-related id="1442801" url=" https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/six-baby-bump-essentials-fit-for-a-royal/" title="Baby Bump Essentials Fit for a Royal" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/1990/03/BioOil_BrandedContentFeatured_Gallery_r2b.jpg"]

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March 19, 2019

Paying tribute to those involved in the recent Christchurch terror attack, Duchess Meghan arrived to sign a book of condolences for the New Zealand house in a simple black coat with black pumps. 

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March 11, 2019

After paying a visit to Canada House earlier in the day in a green Erdem coat and dress combo, the Duchess of Sussex brightened things up at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in a printed Victoria Beckham frock, textured white coat and pillbox hat. She added a bit of color to the black and white ensemble with her emerald green pumps and matching clutch. 

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March 11, 2019

The mom-to-be attended a Commonwealth Day youth event at Canada House in London in a sequin-embellished green Erdem coat and matching sheath dress. She accessorized with black slingback Aquazzura pumps, a matching Givenchy clutch and her signature messy bun, which kept the whole look from feeling too formal.

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March 8, 2019

The mom-to-be celebrated International Women’s Day by rocking a $345 ‘60s-inspired printed Reiss minidress and an Alexander McQueen blazer to appear on a panel convened by the Queen's Commonwealth Trust at King’s College in London. 

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March 6, 2019

The Duchess made a surprise appearance alongside her hubby at a WE Day event in a bump-baring all-black-everything ensemble of skinny jeans, a fitted top and suede pumps. She added a pop of color courtesy of her navy blue Ralph Lauren blazer.

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March 5, 2019

The Duchess of Sussex looked graceful and beautiful while attending a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the 50th anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales in a gold jacquard brocade dress with a white Amanda Wakeley coat and Paul Andrew pumps. 

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February 25, 2019

For her third outing of the day, the Duchess stunned in a blue printed Carolina Herrera maxidress to visit the residence of Morocco's King Mohammed VI.

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February 25, 2019

The mom-to-be kept things casual for a visit to the Moroccan Royal Federation of Equestrian Sports in her Rag & Bone maternity jeans, a striped Equipment sweater, J.Crew field jacket and Stuart Weitzman booties.

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February 25, 2019

While visiting the Andalusian Gardens with her hubby Prince Harry in Morocco, the Duchess of Sussex wore a tailored white Babaton for Aritzia Keith jacket with a pleated little black dress and slingback Manolo Blahnik heels. 

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February 24, 2019

On the second day of the royal couple’s trip to Morocco, the 7-months-pregnant duchess looked chic as she attended an evening reception in a custom caftan-inspired Dior gown that she teamed with a matching Dior clutch, metallic stilettos and Birks Snowstorm earrings. A henna tattoo that she’d gotten earlier in the day was visible on her left hand.

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February 23, 2019

The duchess stunned in a red-hot Valentino dress with an embroidered cape detail that she paired with nude heels, gloves and a Valentino clutch when she and Prince Harry arrived at Casablanca Airport for a three-day visit to Morocco.

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February 20, 2019

Showing Us her super chic athleisure style, the former Suits actress rocked Lululemon leggings, an Ingrid & Isabel maternity hoodie, Adidas sneakers, a Rectify baseball cap and Cuyana weekender bag in route to the airport.

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February 19, 2019

For a dinner with friends at the Polo Bar in NYC, the Duchess looked every bit a New Yorker in her all-black-everything ensemble of a Victoria Beckham coat, Hatch maternity jeans, Tamara Mellon boots and Stella McCartney bag.

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February 19, 2019

Celebrating her baby shower in NYC at the Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side, the mom-to-be looked chic in separates wearing a William Vintage Courrèges haute couture black trapeze coat in matelassé silk from 1965 with Hatch Denim maternity jeans. She accessorized with Stuart Weitzman suede heels, a grey Carolina Herrera tote and Le Specs shades.

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February 12, 2019

Just days after her sister-in-law Kate Middleton wore white to the BAFTA Awards, the mom to be showed off her bump in a fitted ivory Calvin Klein turtleneck dress and matching Amanda Wakeley coat for a night at the Natural History Museum in London. She paired the monochrome ensemble with olive green suede Ralph Lauren heels and a coordinating clutch.

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February 7, 2019

The Duchess showed off her burgeoning baby bump (and fab gams!) in a custom Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy slitted maxiskirt and white blouse at the Endeavour Fund Awards. She accessorized with a black Givenchy clutch, Aquazzura pumps and Vanessa Tugendhaft stud earrings.

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February 1, 2019

The Duchess of Sussex arrived in a snowy Bristol on February 1 wearing a William Vintage black coat over her Oscar de la Renta dress. She topped off the look with olive green Sarah Flint boots which she matched to her clutch. 

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January 31, 2019

After injecting a bit more color into her wardrobe in recent weeks, the mom to be was back to all black everything for a visit to the Association of Commonwealth Universities in London in a custom Givenchy pleated mididress and coat, Dean Davidson earrings and nude pumps. Oh, and the Duchess swapped her go-to messy bun for a sleek ballerina style.

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January 30, 2019

Paying a visit to the National Theatre in London, the Duchess looked springy in a blush-pink Brandon Maxwell fit-and-flare dress and matching blazer. She accessorized with a white Carolina Herrera clutch and her go-to Aquazzura pumps.

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January 16, 2019

Paying a visit to Mayhew, a London-based animal charity that was recently named one of her patronages, the Duchess paired a $34.99 oatmeal-colored turtleneck dress from the H&M maternity line Mama with a $2,795 beige Emporio Armani coat, Manolo Blahnik slingback pumps and a Stella McCartney tote.

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January 14, 2019

For a visit to Birkenhead, England, the mom to be was all about color, pairing her amethyst Babaton by Aritzia Maxwell frock (which was marked down to $50 before it sold out) with a scarlet Sentaler wrap coat, matching Stuart Weitzman pumps and cognac leather Gabriela Hearst Nina bag.

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January 10, 2019

Stepping out in her first official maternity dress, the Duchess made an appearance at Smart Works charity in London after announcing the organization as one of her patronages in the $218 Hatch Eliza dress, an Oscar de la Renta trench, Gianvito Rossi printed pumps, Kimai earrings and a Victoria Beckham top-handle bag.

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December 25, 2018

Feeling blue: In Sandringham, Norfolk Christmas Day, the Duchess of Sussex sported a head-to-toe navy outfit, wearing a $3,085 Victoria Beckham double-breasted coat over a $1,690 v-neck dress by the brand. She accessorized with a $2,125 Victoria Beckham top-handle bag, $435 Awon Golding hat, $750 Jennifer Meyer necklace and $1,475 Anita Ko diamond earrings. Prince Harry’s bride finished off the look with a chic pair of $1,715 Victoria Beckham knee-high boots, consistent with her personal style. At last year’s Christmas service, the then-fiancee similarly wore tan over-the-knee suede boots by Stuart Weitzman.

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December 18, 2018

The Duchess visited the Royal Variety charity’s Brinsworth House in a floral-print $1,480 Brock Collection mididress that she paired with a $550 grey Soia & Kyo wrap coat, Aquazzura suede pumps and a Wilbur & Gussie clutch.

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December 10, 2018

At the 2018 Fashion Awards in London, the mom to be showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a one-shoulder black velvet gown and strappy Tamara Mellon Karat sandals while presenting Givenchy designer Clare Waight Keller (i.e. the woman behind her royal wedding dress) with the British Womenswear Designer of the Year award.

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November 21, 2018

The mom to be got in the holiday spirit while visiting the Hubb Community Kitchen in London in the $228 Club Monaco burgundy Sallyet dress with a velvet collar and the brand's matching $349 Daylina coat.

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November 19, 2018

The mom to be refused to be slowed down by the chilly November temperatures at the Royal Variety Performance in London. She wore a shoulder-baring $1,149 Safiyaa sequined halter top that showed off her growing baby bump.

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November 11, 2018

For a night event to mark the centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey, Meghan looked elegant in a wide-neck navy peplum top and matching navy skirt along with her trusty Aquazzura Deneuve Bow Pumps (still available in black, red, leopard and nude).

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November 11, 2018

Striking an understated tone, the Duchess opted for a simple black custom Givenchy peacoat and sleek diamond earrings or the daytime Remembrance Sunday Service at The Cenotaph.

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November 10, 2018

She chose a black bow-belted Stella McCartney coat and the designer’s Shaggy Deer Faux Leather Crossbody Bag to attend the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

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October 31,2018

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kept things casual for their final appearance on the Australia tour, visiting the Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua. Markle rewore her Outland Denim Harriet jeans and her Givenchy knit top from earlier in the day with a classic pair of Birdie's Starling black vegan velvet smoking slippers, as well as a borrowed (from Prince Harry) Oslo Lightweight Down Jacket. She later swapped into white lace-up sneakers. 

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October 31, 2018

For her second stop of the day on Rotorura with Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex donned an indigo blue knit Givenchy top and coordinating Givenchy skirt with cobalt pleats. The top, you may recall, is the same style as the one she wore while visiting Ireland over The Summer of 2018. Of course, Markle relied on her trusty blue suede Manolo BB pumps to keep everything looking uber chic. 

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October 31, 2018

Markle picked a bespoke navy Stella McCartney asymmetric crepe dress for an appearance in Rotorura, for the final day of the 2018 Australia tour. She added her go-to Manolo Blahnik BB navy suede pumps as well as Boh Runga Feather Kiss Studs and a hand-carved Pounamu Kouma necklace to complete the look. 

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October 30, 2018

Taking a page out of frequent wardrobe repeater Kate Middleton’s playbook, the Duchess opted to re-wear the navy double-breasted Antonio Berardi frock that she first rocked at a polo match back in May 2017 for a reception at the Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand. 

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October 30, 2018

Keeping things casual (and practical!) for a visit to the North Shore in Redvale, New Zealand, Meghan wore a $575 Karen Walker blazer with her J.Crew toothpick jeans and Muck wellies. 

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October 30, 2018

Attending a charity event in Auckland, New Zealand, the mom to be showed off her tiny bump in an ivory Brandon Maxwell dress that she topped off with a khaki Burberry trench coat and Stuart Weitzman pumps.

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October 29

Markle loves a good tuxedo dress, and maternity dressing isn't keeping her form reaching for one of her sartorial classics! The Duchess of Sussex rocked a white sleeveless Maggie Marilyn tuxedo dress with her go-to navy blue suede Manolo Blahnik BB pumps to visit Courtenay Creative in Wellington. 

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October 29

The mom-to-be looked outdoorsychic in a navy Seasalt raincoat, and Stella McCartney for Adidas white sneakers, adding a weather-appropriate emerald scarf to her go-to Outland stovepipe trousers and classic Jac + Jack pullover to visit the Abel Tasman National Park. 

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October 29

The Duchess of Sussex visited on of Wellington's most iconic cafes wearing a drapey Club Monaco trenchcoat, a Jac + Jack turtleneck sweater, her go-to Outland jeans, Stuart Weitzman suede lace-up boots and Boh Runga gold studs.

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October 28, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex departed from the Sydney  Airport for New Zealand, and Markle picked a stunning burgundy Hugo Boss dress for he occasion, adding beige suede Aquazurra pumps with chunky ankle straps, a nude Cuyana chain bag and Paspaley pearl earrings. 

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October 28, 2017

Gabriela Hearst was behind the head-turning, square-neck LBD Meghan wore to deliver an empowering speech about feminism at a Government House reception in Wellington, New Zealand. She also gave a nod to the country with a dainty necklace with a traditional Maori design.

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October 28, 2017

The duchess made mamas-to-be everywhere swoon while meeting with locals at the Pukeahu National War Memorial in her second look of the day, a chic ASOS Wiggle dress, which retails for $56. She covered up with a plaid Karen Walker trench coat, black pumps and the same Royal British Legion poppy pin she wore one day prior.

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October 27, 2018

Meghan closed out the Invictus Games in an olive green Antonio Bernardi shirtdress with a Royal British Legion poppy pinned to her lapel in honor of fallen military vets.  She carried a $225 nude Cuyuna mini saddle bag to boot. 

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October 27, 2018

The expectant mom wore a chic knit burgundy Scanlan Theodore wrap top with black Outland Harriet jeans and Sarah Flint Jay heels to award medalists in the wheelchair Invictus basketball games. She added an extra pop of color on her outfit in the form of a red Royal British Legion poppy pin.

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October 26, 2018

Markle finished off day 11 of the royal newlyweds' Australia tour back in Sydney, attending a formal affair wearing a graphic tulle Oscar de la Renta gown with her go-to Aquazurra pumps. 

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October 26, 2018

The Duchess of Sussex arrived at Tupou College wearing a bright classic: a sky blue Veronica Beard wrapdress, completing the look with baby blue Mary Jane pumps and a sleek ponytail to cap off the more casual vibe. 

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October 26, 2018

The Duchess visited with the Prime Minister of Tonga in Nuku'alofa in one of her most geometric looks yet — a $1,385 olive green-striped Martin Grant shirtdress with a bump-boosting tie. She accessorized the look with a Prada purse, suede pumps and ponytail.

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October 25, 2018 

Duchess Meghan attended a formal event in the Kingdom of Tonga wearing white Theia gown with beaded shoulders and Aquazurra pumps, as well as her go-to Birks snowflake earrings. 

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October 25, 2018 

Meghan and Harry arrived in the Kingdom of Tonga, setting a bright and peppy tone: the Duchess of Sussex wore a lovely lipstick red Self-Portrait A-Line mididress with her go-to navy suede Manolo Blahnik BB pumps.

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October 25, 2018

For her last appearance in Fiji, the Duchess of Sussex appeared in the city of Nadi wearing an emerald Jason Wu sheath dress, which she paired with gold statement earrings and classic black pumps.

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October 24, 2018

In a rare move for the Duchess of Sussex, she opted for a pink printed Figue Frederica Ruffle Dress, and added Castaner espadrilles, as well as Karen Walker earrings and a Shaun Leane bracelet to finish the look for her visit to the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. 

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October 23, 2018 

Markle picked a stunning caped cerulean Safiyaa gown for a state dinner in Fiji, completing the look with a glossy, sleek blowout and long drop earrings. 

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October 23, 2018 

For her arrival in Fiji the Duchess of Sussex wore a cream Zimmermann dress with a matching Stephen Jones fascinator. She also carried a straw Kayu clutch and wore Tabitha Simmons slingback kitten heels for the occasion. Markle’s extended family were kept close with her choice of jewelry: she wore a pair of earrings that were a gift from the Queen and a gifted bracelet from her father-in-law the Prince of Wales.

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October 21, 2018

Putting expectant mothers' fears at ease that they have to kiss potentially widening stripes goodbye while pregnant, the Duchess wore a sweet maxidress from last season's Reformation line with her trusty Sarah Flint sandals and Karen Walker sunglasses to meet with locals on Fraser Island on day seven of her tour of Australia.

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October 21, 2018

Hours after Kensington Palace announced that Meghan, who is 15 weeks along, would be cutting down on her tour schedule, she appeared at a reception for Invictus Games competitors hosted by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison looking as gorgeous as ever in a L'Agence Brea blazer over a black turtleneck and jeans. Aquazzura Deneuve bow pumps and an Oroton purse capped off her ensemble.

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October 20, 2018

The expectant mother showed Us his-and-hers dressing done right while wearing matching Invictus Games shirts with Prince Harry. Though their tops were the same, Meghan set herself apart in a white Altuzarra Acacia blazer and black Mother Looker jeans. Tabitha Simmons Millie slingbacks and Illesteva shades completed her casual chic look.

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October 20, 2018

The former blogger recycled the navy Stella McCartney cape dress that she wore to Queen Elizabeth II’s 92nd birthday party to take in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Invictus Games at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, where her husband made reference to their unborn babe. The mama-to-be topped off the look with a matching overcoat from Gillian Anderson for Winser London and Stuart Weitzman pumps.

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October 20, 2018

The former Suits star lived up to her royal status while honoring fallen veterans at the Anzac memorial opening in a regal, full-length black button-down dress by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead and a matching Philip Treacy fascinator. She finished the look off with a pair of dark high heels. 

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October 19, 2018

For her second engagement of the day, Meghan Markle visited the Macarthur Girls High School wearing a navy and robin's egg blue trimmed Roksanda Athena fit-and-flare dress with an exposed zipper, pairing the classic cut with a her go-to pair of Stuart Weitzman sand suede Legend pumps. 

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October 19, 2018

How does a duchess dress for a day at Bondi Beach? Markle picked a $1,420 maxidress by Martin Grant for the occasion of meeting Grant Trebilco and Sam Schumacher, founders of OneWave,  a mental health awareness group. 

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October 18, 2018

The Duchess of Sussex attended a reception hosted by the Honourable Linda Dessau, governor of Victoria, at the Governor's House wearing a striking navy asymmetrical Dion Lee dress, which she topped with a classic trench coat and complemented with navy blue suede pumps.

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October 17, 2018 

The Duchess of Sussex made a more casual appearance at Dubbo Airport wearing a white button down with a pair of Outland denim Harriet black jeans, which she paired with an oversized gray blazer (from bestie Serena Williams’ collection) and black suede booties. 

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October 16, 2018

For her second official appearance at an afternoon reception in Australia, Markle picked a classic Brandon Maxwell olive shirtdress with a pleated skirt and added Tamara Mellon Rebel 105 nude pumps as well as butterfly earrings and a gold bracelet previously owned by Princess Diana. 

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October 16, 2018 

Markle debuted her teeny-tiny baby bump shortly after the announcement at the Royal Tour welcome ceremony hosted by Australia's Governor General and Lady Cosgrove at Sydney’s Admiralty House wearing a white sleeveless sheath by Australian designer Karen Gee, pairing the look with nude suede Stuart Weitzman pumps. The momma-to-be later swapped into black Rothy’s skimmers for her next event with Prince Harry. 

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October 14, 2018

The Duchess of Sussex touched down in Sydney with her husband on their Australian tour with exciting baby news. Markle wore a simple navy overcoat with a burgundy collar with a black turtleneck and slacks to touchdown down Under. 

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October 12, 2018 

Markle’s appearance at Princess Eugenie’s wedding in a navy Givenchy dress coat got the rumor mills churning. And the speculation wasn’t far off: days after she wore the elegant blue topper with blue suede Manolo Blahnik pumps did the Duchess of Sussex confirm that, yes, a baby is set to arrive in 2019.