Meghan Markle shares first solo engagement with the Queen
Meghan Markle stepped out for her first solo royal engagement with Queen Elizabeth following her royal wedding to Prince Harry. The public outing is the first time the new Duchess has been seen out with the Queen without any other members of the royal family.
Meghan Markle was all smiles — and covered shoulders — as she made her first solo appearance with Queen Elizabeth for the pair’s first joint engagement in Chesire, England.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Sussex stepped out together on June 14, 2018. (AP)
On June 14, the newly minted Duchess of Sussex stepped out after an overnight ride on the Royal Train with her 92-year-old grandmother-in-law looking decidedly demure in an a cream-colored, Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy sheath, Yahoo Lifestyle reported.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, arrive by Royal Train at Runcorn Station, northwest England. (AP)
Markle's ensemble also included a capelet-style top also kept her shoulders and upper arms thoroughly covered — a noticeabley more modest look than the off-the-shoulder dress she wore to the Queen's birthday parade Saturday, which was slammed on Twitter as "inappropriate."
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The 36-year-old former actress also sported all-black accessories, rounding out the elegant look with a slim buckled belt, low Sarah Flint heels and clutch. Notably, this is the second time the newest royal has opted for Givenchy, as she selected a much buzzed about Givenchy design for her May 19 wedding day.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, third right, are welcomed by well-wishers after arriving by Royal Train at Runcorn Station, northwest England. (AP)
Attending a ceremony for the opening of the new Mersey Gateway Bridge, Markle and the long-reigning monarch enjoyed a musical performance by local children.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visit Storyhouse Chester, where they took a tour of the building before unveiling a plaque to mark the official opening. (AP)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, left, attend the opening of the new Mersey Gateway Bridge, in Widnes, northwest England. (AP)
"The Queen said she thoroughly enjoyed it and it was lovely to see the history of the bridge on the videos,” Andrew Curphey of the Andrew Curphey Theatre Company, which organized the performance, told Express. “As Meghan walked away from me she turned back and said 'The children did great by the way.' They both wanted to talk and seemed interested.”
"Meghan seemed really, really calm considering it was her first official engagement with the boss!" he added.
Britain's Prince Harry, left, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex ride in a carriage to attend the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London, Saturday, June 9, 2018. (AP)
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Just days ago, Markle caught heat on social media for her "inappropriate" look at the Queen’s birthday parade, as she sported a blush, sleeveless, off-the-shoulder number by Carolina Herrera that some felt was unsuitable for the regal occasion.
