Meghan Markle's Trooping the Colour Outfit Is a Nod to Her Wedding Day
This is so sweet.

Despite giving birth only a month ago, Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance alongside the royal family for Trooping the Colour. The new mom was spotted riding in a carriage while sitting next to Prince Harry and across from Kate Middleton and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, smiling at the crowd.
For the event, Meghan opted for a solid color choice of navy. (She also wore a third new ring on her ring finger.) The blue ensemble consisted of a cape and, underneath, a navy wool crepe cocktail dress with white sleeves. The ensemble was a totally different look from her outfit last year, where she wore an off-the-shoulder pink Carolina Herrera dress. (Kate, meanwhile, wore a sunny yellow dress.) Though the blue color was definitely more understated than a hot pink look, it contained a special meaning.
According to the chief foreign correspondent of People, Meghan reportedly wore the navy outfit by Clare Waight Keller, with a Noel Stewart fascinator, as a nod to her wedding day. Coincidentally for the event, Kate wore Alexander McQueen (her wedding dress, as you'll remember, was also by McQueen).
Meghan on the balcony:
Understandably, the Duchess of Sussex left her son Archie at home as he is still too young to join his older cousins for Trooping the Colour. This will probably be one of very few events Meghan will attend since she is currently on maternity leave, so enjoy every single photo of her ahead.
See Every Photo From Trooping the Colour 2019
The wave!
You vs. me.
"This is my show." -Charlotte
George, naturally unbothered.
A moment for Prince Louis!
Prince Louis at his first Trooping the Colour next to his sister, Princess Charlotte.
Look at that grumpy face!
The Queen arrives to her birthday celebration.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie in their iconic fascinators.
Kate looking like a ray of sunshine.
Meghan with the soft smile.
All smiles here!
The new parents, Meghan and Harry.
The Queen arrives for her birthday celebration.
Duchess Camilla waves to the crowd.
Duchess Camilla and Kate Middleton look out towards the crowd.
Meghan and Harry wave to the crowd.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middelton, and Duchess Camilla arrive in a carriage together.
Kate and William arrive in the car together.
Members of the Welsh Trooping the Colour guards.
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