01of 24ARRIVING FOR HER FIRST EVENT AS A ROYALSipa/APThe newDuchess of Sussexarrives at Buckingham Palace looking flushed and happy for herfirst eventas an official member of the royal family!

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ARRIVING FOR HER FIRST EVENT AS A ROYAL

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The newDuchess of Sussexarrives at Buckingham Palace looking flushed and happy for herfirst eventas an official member of the royal family!

02of 24THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX MAKE THEIR ENTRANCEMegaThe newlyweds arrive at Buckingham Palace for their first appearance as a married couplein honor of Prince Charles' 70th birthday.

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THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX MAKE THEIR ENTRANCE

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Duke Of Sussex Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan arriving at Buckingham Palace for Prince Charles 70th Birthday - London

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

03of 24ALL ABOUT THE HATNeil Mockford/GC ImagesMeghan’s quickly picking up on howroyallyimportant an elegant hat is to any ensemble!

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ALL ABOUT THE HAT

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London Celebrity Sightings - May 22, 2018

Meghan’s quickly picking up on howroyallyimportant an elegant hat is to any ensemble!

04of 24BLUSHING BRIDEDominic Lipinski/PA WireMeghan couldn’t hold back a giggle as guests arrived for the garden party.

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BLUSHING BRIDE

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Buckingham Palace garden party

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

05of 24COOL & COMPOSEDDominic Lipinski/PA WireBut she quickly remembered to keep her composure (and perfect posture!)

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COOL & COMPOSED

Buckingham Palace garden party

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

06of 24ROYALLY RADIANTTim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockMeghan looks like she was destined to be royal atPrince Charles' garden party, which honors Charles’ patronages, military affiliations and charities.

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ROYALLY RADIANT

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The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

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

07of 24A CLASSIC CLUTCHTim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockMeghan’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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A CLASSIC CLUTCH

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

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!

08of 24PART OF THE FAMILYChris Jackson/GettyMeghan fit right in as she stood besidePrince Charlesand his wife Camilla as guests arrived for his garden party.

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PART OF THE FAMILY

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The Prince Of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration

Meghan fit right in as she stood besidePrince Charlesand his wife Camilla as guests arrived for his garden party.

09of 24READY FOR HER NEW ROLETim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockMeghan 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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READY FOR HER NEW ROLE

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

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!).

10of 24HARRY GIVES A SPEECHTim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockHarryhonored his father at the garden party with a speech to the crowd.

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HARRY GIVES A SPEECH

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

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

11of 24PRETTY IN PINKTim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockMeghan looked lovely in a dusty rose asymetrical hat and sheer-sleeved white dress.

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PRETTY IN PINK

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

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

12of 24NEWLYWED GLOWTim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockMeghan’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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NEWLYWED GLOW

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

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

13of 24THE NEW DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEXTim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockThe newlyweds looked dashing intheir elegant ensemblesduring their first outing together as a married couple.

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THE NEW DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

The newlyweds looked dashing intheir elegant ensemblesduring their first outing together as a married couple.

14of 24SHARING A LAUGHIt looks likePrince Charlesand Camilla have fully welcomed their new daughter-in-law into the royal fold!

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SHARING A LAUGH

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

It looks likePrince Charlesand Camilla have fully welcomed their new daughter-in-law into the royal fold!

15of 24MEGHAN’S STYLE GETS THE ROYAL TREATMENTDominic Lipinski/PA WirePantyhoseand anot-so-messy bun…who is this newMeghan Markle?!

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MEGHAN’S STYLE GETS THE ROYAL TREATMENT

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Pantyhoseand anot-so-messy bun…who is this newMeghan Markle?!

16of 24LEADING THE WAYTim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockThe royal couple’s first official event also paid tribute to the first responders of the terrorist attack atAriana Grande’s Manchester concert in May 2017.

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LEADING THE WAY

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

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

17of 24SMILING FOR THE CROWDDominic Lipinski/PA WireThe newlyweds were all smiles as they looked out at those gathered for the garden party.

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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

Buckingham Palace garden party

19of 24BYE-BYE MESSY BUNDominic Lipinski/PA WireThe newly-minted duchess wore a pale pink hat that showed off her herperfectly polished side chignon(just like sister-in-lawKate Middleton!).

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BYE-BYE MESSY BUN

Buckingham Palace garden party

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

20of 24SUNNY SURPRISETim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockThe couple squinted against the unusually bright day as they waited for the group photo-op

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SUNNY SURPRISE

The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, Buckingham Palace, London, UK - 22 May 2018

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

21of 24POLISHED PERFECTIONDominic Lipinski/PA WireMeghan and Harry looked sharp and unable to hold back their joy during their first event together.

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POLISHED PERFECTION

Buckingham Palace garden party

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

22of 24THE GROUP PHOTO-OPChris Jackson/GettyThe royals stood before the crowd as everyone gathered for a photo under the banner honoringPrince Charles' 70th birthday (which he’s celebrating six months early!)

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THE GROUP PHOTO-OP

The Prince Of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration

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

23of 24ARM-IN-ARMDominic Lipinski/PA WireThe 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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ARM-IN-ARM

Buckingham Palace garden party

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.

24of 24THEY’VE GOT EACH OTHER’S BACKSDominic Lipinski/PA WireMeghan kept a perfectly-manicured hand on Harry as the pair made their way inside.

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THEY’VE GOT EACH OTHER’S BACKS

Buckingham Palace garden party

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

source: people.com