Just four months after giving birth to Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, Meghan Markle is joining her husband Prince Harry on an official tour of South Africa.
The trip marks the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's first royal tour as parents, having previously visited Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Morocco alone following their royal wedding in 2018.
After the pair spend time in South Africa, 35 year-old Harry is set to continue his tour across Angola, Malawi and Botswana, while the 38 year-old former Suits actress is expected to stay in the family's original location with their son.
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Despite her limited travels, we're sure the new mum's style will put the 'Meghan Effect' into full force.
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2nd October, Outfit 2: Meet with Graca Machel, widow of the late Nelson Mandela, in Nonie trench dress
Second up on their final day in South Africa for the happily reunited Duke and Duchess of Sussex was a meeting with Graca Machel, widow of the late Nelson Mandela.
For the exciting meeting the mother-of-one rewore a blush pink trench-style coat by Canadian brand Nonie.
Meghan Markle last wore the chic midi dress visiting the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition on its opening day at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall in London back in July of 2018.
A fitting tribute to Mandela.
2nd October, Outfit 1: Reunited with Prince Harry In Johannesburg
For the final day of their Royal Tour the couple were reunited in Johannesburg after six days apart.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Tembisa Township to learn about Youth Employment Services.
For the event the mother-of-one, who revealed that her schedule had been dictated by five-month-old son Archie's feeding times, wore a cream button-up shirt dress with nude pumps.
Shirt dresses have been Markle's go-to for this tour, nailing the smart casual trend, and keeping her looking polished, no matter how many events and feeds she needs to squeeze in.
1st October, Outfit 2: Visits visits ActionAid in khaki dress
The mother-of-one spent the afternoon of the first day of October visiting ActionAid in
Johannesburg.
Pairing the dress with some black stilettos Markle looked chic as ever in the pared-down ensemble.
1st October, Outfit 1: Visits University of Johannesburg in Banana Republic Dress
Meghan Markle was heard speaking about the importance of gender equality in higher education with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) at the University of Johannesburg.
For the event, she wore a sold-out beige double-breasted trench dress which she teamed with beige Stuart Weitzman pumps and a bracelet by Alemdara.
Day 3, Outfit 2: Visits the the Woodstock Exchange in Everlane jumpsuit
After near-breaking the internet by bringing her son baby Archie out to meet Desmond Tutu this morning, Meghan Markle pulled back her hair and swapped her dress for a black jumpsuit.
The Duchess made a visit to the Woodstock Exchange to meet female entrepreneurs working in tech, rewearing an Everlane jumpsuit that we last saw her in during a behind-the-scenes look at her Smart Works collection.
She paired the low-key look with earrings she last wore during her royal tour of Morocco.
Day 3, Outfit 1: Meeting Desmond Tutu with Archie in Club Monaco Dress
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex brought along their adorable son Archie for their meeting with South African anti-apartheid activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Tutu Legacy Foundation at The Old Granary in Cape Town.
For the event, Meghan wore a silk, white and blue plisse dress by Club Monaco.
Club Monaco, Dremah Silk Dress, £368.52
For the momentous occasion little Archie wore dungarees by H&M, proving that, despite his blue blood, he's just like us really.
H&M, Dungarees and bodysuit, £12.99
Day 2, Outfit 3: Reception at the Residence of the British High Commissioner in recycled Martin Grant
Whilst attending a reception for young people, community and civil society leaders at the Residence of the British High Commissioner, the Duchess of Sussex revisited the Martin Grant dress she wore during her Royal Tour last year in Australia.
This is the second item the mother-of-one has recycled from her and Prince Harry's last Royal Tour, proving the Duchess' commitments to sustainability.
Day 2, Outfit 2: Visit to Africa's first mosque in headscarf and Staud dress
For the second outfit of the second day, Markle swapped out of her casual beach attire into a more situation-appropriate ensemble.
Out of respect to the mosque she was visiting (reportedly Africa's oldest) she wore a headscarf to meet faith leaders in celebration of Heritage Day.
For the visit to the Auwal Mosque in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town she wore a light, cream scarf over her dark hair, with a khaki maxi dress by Staud and nude flats.
Day 2, Outfit 1: Visit to Waves for Change in denim jacket
Up bright and early for their second day of the royal tour Markle stepped out in the perfect off-duty ensemble.
For a morning at Monwabisi Beach visiting NGO Waves for Change, Markle wore a denim jacket by Madwell, with dark jeans, a white shirt by friend Misha Nonoo, brown loafers and a canvas tote.
She wore her hair in a messy bun, and kept some stylish Le Specs sunglasses to hand.
Day 1, Outfit 2: Visit to the District 6 Museum and Homecoming Centre in Veronica Beard dress
Ever the eco-warrior Markle stepped out for her second event of the day in an old cobalt-blue dress.
The couple's second stop of the day was the District 6 Museum and Homecoming Centre.
The former Suits star re-wore a blue shift 'Cary' dress from US read-to-wear brand Veronica Beard that she last wore publicly on the 26th October in 2018 to unveil The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy at Tupou College in Fiji.
Day 1, Outfit 1: Visit to Nyanga township in Mayamiko dress
For the couple's first stop on their 10-day royal tour they visited the Nyanga township, with the Duchess opting for a monochromatic wrap dress in a leopard print on Monday 23rd September.
The cotton dress, currently sold out, costs £69 from the ethical clothing brand Mayakimo.
Named the Dalitso, the dress is: 'Sourced and made in Malawi by the talented artisans at the Mayamiko workshop.' You can even scan the QR code on the care label of the garment to find out more about the team who created the glorious dress.
The mother-of-one paired the flattering midi dress with her trusty Castañer espadrilles wedges.
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The 38-year-old has shown her love on the sandals on several occasions in the past, and they were a staple for the former Suits star during her tour of Australia, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand last year.
The couple landed in Cape Town, with baby Archie in tow, this morning, and their first stop was visiting a Justice Desk initiative in Nyanga, which teaches children about their rights and provides self-defence classes and female empowerment training to young girls in the community.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
