See Every Single Photo of Meghan Markle's Debut as the Duchess of Sussex

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ARRIVING FOR HER FIRST EVENT AS A ROYAL

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The new Duchess of Sussex arrives at Buckingham Palace looking flushed and happy for her first event as an official member of the royal family!

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THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX MAKE THEIR ENTRANCE

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The newlyweds arrive at Buckingham Palace for their first appearance as a married couple in honor of Prince Charles’ 70th birthday.

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ALL ABOUT THE HAT

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Meghan’s quickly picking up on how royally important an elegant hat is to any ensemble!

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BLUSHING BRIDE

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Meghan couldn’t hold back a giggle as guests arrived for the garden party.

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COOL & COMPOSED

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But she quickly remembered to keep her composure (and perfect posture!)

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ROYALLY RADIANT

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Meghan looks like she was destined to be royal at Prince Charles’ garden party, which honors Charles’ patronages, military affiliations and charities.

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A CLASSIC CLUTCH

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Meghan’s quickly caught on that no royal outfit is complete without a classic clutch. Also, note how perfect her wedding band looks beneath her engagement ring!

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PART OF THE FAMILY

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Meghan fit right in as she stood beside Prince Charles and his wife Camilla as guests arrived for his garden party.

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READY FOR HER NEW ROLE

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Meghan looked poised and confident as she stood beside her new family members, ready to take on her royal duties with elegance and grace (and pantyhose!).

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HARRY GIVES A SPEECH

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Harry honored his father at the garden party with a speech to the crowd.

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PRETTY IN PINK

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Meghan looked lovely in a dusty rose asymetrical hat and sheer-sleeved white dress.

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NEWLYWED GLOW

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Meghan’s wore her makeup natural, featuring a gorgeous golden glow and peachy blush that tied into the pink tones in her outfit.

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THE NEW DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX

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The newlyweds looked dashing in their elegant ensembles during their first outing together as a married couple.

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SHARING A LAUGH

It looks like Prince Charles and Camilla have fully welcomed their new daughter-in-law into the royal fold!

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MEGHAN'S STYLE GETS THE ROYAL TREATMENT

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Pantyhose and a not-so-messy bun…who is this new Meghan Markle?!

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LEADING THE WAY

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The royal couple’s first official event also paid tribute to the first responders of the terrorist attack at Ariana Grande’s Manchester concert in May 2017.

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SMILING FOR THE CROWD

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The newlyweds were all smiles as they looked out at those gathered for the garden party.

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A HEARTFELT MOMENT

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Meghan appears touched by a comment from an onlooker as she and her new husband lead a group down the steps for a photo.

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BYE-BYE MESSY BUN

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The newly-minted duchess wore a pale pink hat that showed off her her perfectly polished side chignon (just like sister-in-law Kate Middleton!).

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SUNNY SURPRISE

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The couple squinted against the unusually bright day as they waited for the group photo-op

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POLISHED PERFECTION

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Meghan and Harry looked sharp and unable to hold back their joy during their first event together.

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THE GROUP PHOTO-OP

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The royals stood before the crowd as everyone gathered for a photo under the banner honoring Prince Charles’ 70th birthday (which he’s celebrating six months early!)

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ARM-IN-ARM

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex linked arms as they made their way across the lawn, further showing off Meghan’s first foray into pantyhose.

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THEY'VE GOT EACH OTHER'S BACKS

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Meghan kept a perfectly-manicured hand on Harry as the pair made their way inside.

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See Every Single Photo of Meghan Markle's Debut as the Duchess of Sussex

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ARRIVING FOR HER FIRST EVENT AS A ROYAL

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THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX MAKE THEIR ENTRANCE

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ALL ABOUT THE HAT

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BLUSHING BRIDE

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COOL & COMPOSED

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ROYALLY RADIANT

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A CLASSIC CLUTCH

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PART OF THE FAMILY

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READY FOR HER NEW ROLE

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HARRY GIVES A SPEECH

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PRETTY IN PINK

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NEWLYWED GLOW

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THE NEW DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX

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SHARING A LAUGH

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MEGHAN'S STYLE GETS THE ROYAL TREATMENT

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LEADING THE WAY

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SMILING FOR THE CROWD

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A HEARTFELT MOMENT

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BYE-BYE MESSY BUN

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SUNNY SURPRISE

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POLISHED PERFECTION

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THE GROUP PHOTO-OP

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ARM-IN-ARM

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THEY'VE GOT EACH OTHER'S BACKS

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