Meghan Markle glowed in a white ensemble as she arrived in Germany hand-in-hand with husband Prince Harry for the Invictus Games event this afternoon.
The Duchess of Sussex, 41, who currently lives in the US after stepping back from her royal duties, attended the event with the Duke to mark the one-year countdown to the 2023 Games, which were postponed due to the pandemic.
The royal mother-of-two looked elegant in a £245 cream knit cardigan by Los Angeles-based designer Anine Bing, which she teamed with a pair of £1,040 wide-leg beige wool-blend trousers by Brandon Maxwell.
The white neckline top was reminiscent of the Duchess’s second wedding dress, which had a similar neckline. Fittingly, it was the 2017 Invictus Games where Meghan and Harry made their first public appearance.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at the Invictus Games 2023 event in Düsseldorf ahead of next year’s event
Meghan looked effortlessly chic as she walked the red carpet with her husband in a £245 cream knit top and £1,040 wide leg trousers
Los Angeles-based designer Annin has proven to be a favorite of the Duchess over the past year, with the royal choosing to step out in pieces from the brand on several occasions.
And Brandon Maxwell has become another of the royals’ favorite brands. The American designer, who has also dressed the likes of Michelle Obama, has enjoyed phenomenal sales success since Meghan started wearing his clothes in 2018.
She first stepped out in a headline-grabbing mustard yellow dress in July 2018, before choosing his designs throughout her time as senior royal and beyond.
Meanwhile, the Duchess pulled her dark locks back from her neck into a sleek bun for the occasion.
Meghan showed off her natural beauty by wearing understated make-up and a minimal outfit as she arrived at the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event
Meghan looked delighted as she met royal fans outside Düsseldorf’s town hall and shared a joke with several people who had queued to meet her
The Duchess bent down to greet a woman in the crowd waiting with royal fans to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan at City Hall
Meghan looked delighted to be meeting royal fans again as she waved and smiled at the crowd as Harry shook hands with well-wishers in the background
Royal fans rushed to take selfies with the Duchess of Sussex and rushed towards her with their phone cameras as she patiently posed for photos
Meghan shook hands with royal fans who had lined up to meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wearing Union Jack flags and umbrellas
She teamed the top with simple, elegant earrings and opted for a bit of eyeliner, blush and lip gloss to bring out her natural beauty.
Meanwhile, the Duchess wore her $7,000 Cartier Tank Française watch, which she bought herself while filming US legal drama Suits, along with her $6,555 Cartier Love bracelet.
Harry and Meghan arrived in Dusseldorf today after being pictured leaving Frogmore Cottage earlier this morning.
Last night the couple stayed in Windsor, which was their permanent home until they left the UK to live in LA.
They were just half a mile from Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children, who recently moved there from London – but the brothers are not expected to meet amid reports of a deep rift. The couple attended the One World Summit yesterday – with Meghan opting for a stunning scarlet Another Tomorrow blouse costing £471, teamed with wide leg trousers in the same colour.
Meghan beamed as she stood next to her husband Harry, who had a more subdued expression on his face as they attended the event
Meghan looked lovingly at her husband as she stood by his side at the Invictus Games event – a cause that means an awful lot to Harry, who served in the British Armed Forces for a decade
Meghan and Harry looked dapper as they walked the red carpet at Düsseldorf City Hall hand-in-hand to mark one year until the next Invictus Games
Meghan was picked up by a service dog who came out to meet her and bent down to make noise for him as Harry watched next to her
While Meghan couldn’t get enough of the adorable pooch, Harry seemed less inclined to make a fuss of him and watched as his wife petted him
Harry and Meghan, who stepped down as senior members of the royal family in early 2020, are on their first trip to Europe since June, when they returned to the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
She wore the outfit to address the crowd at Manchester’s One Young World summit, held at Bridgewater Hall, where she gave a seven-minute speech on gender equality.
The Duchess of Sussex delivered the speech to young leaders from more than 190 countries in her role as an adviser to One Young World, and it was her first personal speech in the UK since she and Harry stepped down as senior royals in early 2020.
Megan recalled the moment she was asked to take on the role in One Young World and described it as a “pinch-pinching moment”.
She said: “And here I am, the Suits girl. I was surrounded by world leaders, humanitarians, prime ministers and activists for whom I had such deep and long-standing respect and admiration. And they let me in, to take a seat at the table.
“I was so blown away by that experience, I think, I think I even kept my little paper place marker with my name on it. Just proof: proof that I was there, proof that I belonged, because the truth was I wasn’t sure I belonged.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised royal fans with their eco-friendly decision to take the train from London Euston to Manchester for the summit – after previously being criticized for flying on private jets.
The summit marked the first event in the Duke and Duchess’ whirlwind European trip – with the couple starting the second leg of their ‘lite’ royal tour in Düsseldorf, Germany, today.
The couple will spend time in Dusseldorf, Germany before returning to the UK where they will attend the WellChild Awards in London on Thursday night
Huge crowds gathered at Düsseldorf City Hall to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry – and had their camera phones ready to snap him as he got out of the car
Meghan and Harry cheered as they stood in front of the Invictus Games banner, which reads: ‘Home of Respect’ and pays tribute to cities that have hosted previous games, including Toronto
The couple, who will return to the UK for the WellChild Awards event in London on Thursday, will meet competitors and officials at the 2023 Invictus Games
Meghan looked fresh-faced despite the late night on Monday after her keynote address to young leaders at the One Young World summit in Manchester
Meghan smiled as she shook hands with an official at the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event, which marks the countdown to next year’s event
Harry and Meghan (pictured) will meet officials and competitors at next year’s event, which has been postponed due to the Covid pandemic, in Düsseldorf
Meghan looked elegant in her understated look, in contrast to the glowing scarlet outfit she donned last night to address a crowd in Manchester
Meghan and Harry looked like the perfect couple as they walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at City Hall, with Harry looking dapper in a dark gray suit and white shirt
The Duchess of Sussex appeared to share a joke with Invictus Games officials as she was photographed laughing with them on arrival in Düsseldorf
Meghan looked as graceful as ever as she met officials ahead of the sixth Invictus Games event, which will take place next year after a Covid delay
Meghan, who wore simple earrings, opted for subtle eyeliner and a touch of blush to enhance her natural look as she smiled next to her husband
Love look! Meghan flashed Harry a smile as he spoke to officials upon arrival at the event, where they will also meet competitors for next year’s event
As the couple arrived at Düsseldorf City Hall, huge crowds of royal fans and well-wishers could be seen in the background trying to catch a glimpse of
The Duchess’s best friend! Meghan looks taken by a cute service dog who was also on hand to greet the royal couple in Düsseldorf
The couple posed outside the city hall in Düsseldorf, Germany alongside officials as the sun shone above them for the Invictus Games One Year to Go event
Harry and Meghan held hands as they posed for pictures on the steps outside the Town Hall, looking delighted to be at the Invictus Games event
Meghan wore subtle jewelery to complement her minimalist cream and beige look as she greeted people alongside her husband Harry
The couple posed with officials and the service dog at the opening of the event, which will mark one year until the 2023 Invictus Games.
Meghan perfectly paired her cream knit top by Los Angeles-based designer Anine Bing with wide-leg pants by Brandon Maxwell
The Duchess chatted with a member of the German armed forces, looking radiant as the sun shone down on her
Meghan showed off her dainty gold watch and bracelets, tucking her hair behind her ears while her locks were pulled back into a sleek low bun
Meghan Markle, 41, was beaming in the back of a Range Rover after spending the night at Frogmore Cottage as she headed to Dusseldorf, Germany
Meghan’s elegant cream cardigan is by Anine Bing and retails for £245 – pictured here on the model
Meghan wore her hair in a neat low bun and accessorized her top with simple stud earrings and wore minimal make-up
Harry was also pictured next to his wife in the back of the car as the pair were driven out of Frogmore Cottage before heading to Dusseldorf for an Invictus Games event
The couple will meet officials and competitors at next year’s Invictus Games event to mark the one-year countdown to the event, which will be the sixth of its kind since Prince Harry, 38, founded the games in 2014.
The Duke of Sussex, who served in the British Army for a decade, founded the games as a place for wounded and ill servicemen and women to compete in an arena that allows them to show they are not limited by their injuries.
He was inspired to organize the Invictus Games after observing a similar event, the Warrior Games, in the US state of Colorado in 2013, in which competitors were wounded servicemen and women.
The 2023 Games in Düsseldorf will be held at the Merkur Spiel-Arena – and have been postponed until next year due to the Covid pandemic.
Meghan and Harry will make a quick stop in Germany before returning to the UK on Thursday to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity Harry has been a patron of for several years.