It was back to work for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as the couple carried out their first joint engagement of 2019 on Monday morning. Following their festive break in Sandringham, the Duke and Duchess looked happy and refreshed as they travelled up north to Birkenhead in Merseyside. The purpose of their trip was to visit local organisations that support and empower groups within the community, including Tomorrow’s Women Wirral and Hive Wirral Youth Zone.
Meghan, who is due in the spring, looked absolutely radiant in bright colours. She dressed her baby bump in a fitted, purple dress by Babaton for ARITZIA and wrapped up with a red coat by Sentaler. Harry and Meghan began their visit at Hamilton Square, where crowds of royal fans had gathered. The couple took part in a short walkabout, greeting locals and shaking hands with dozens of people.
The mother-to-be was pictured cradling her tummy as she arrived for the engagement.
A closer look at Meghan’s vibrant outfit, which included a Gabriela Hearst tote. We love the shoes!
Harry and Meghan were welcomed by Frank Field, Birkenhead’s MP, who said he had invited the couple to his constituency and that the planned day reflected the royals’ interests and allowed them to get a real feel for the area’s people.
Harry wrapped a protective arm around his wife as they arrived at Hamilton Square.
In Hamilton Square, the royals viewed a sculpture that was erected in November to mark the 100th anniversary of Wilfred Owen’s death. Named after one of the poet’s poems, Futility, the statue is cast in bronze and represents an exhausted World War One solider. Harry and Meghan unveiled a plaque to mark the visit, before meeting local veterans and members of the Birkenhead Institute Old Boys, of which Wilfred Owen belonged to.
The Duchess, 37, swept her hair up in her trademark bun, and kept her makeup natural.
The Duchess was inundated with flowers, cards and gifts.
Harry looked delighted to receive a giant teddy bear for his unborn baby.
Meghan’s look called to mind Princess Diana, who liked to combine red and purple on occasion. On the left, the People’s Princess is pictured at the Taj Mahal in India, while on the right, Diana is on a visit to Bangkok.
Source: HELLO MAGAZINE
