While Meghan Markle isn't yet a member of royalty, the former Suits star certainly is getting a chance to hint at what will be her 'official' royal style after marrying Prince Harry in May 2018. Since making her debut as the British royal's leading lady at the Invictus Games Toronto in September 2017, the beautiful L.A. native has demonstrated she's more than ready for her close-up with the royal family! Here we take a look back at Meghan's 10 defining 'royal' fashion moments in 2017.
Meghan made her first public appearance as Prince Harry's girlfriend at the Invictus Games in Toronto in September 2017. The stylish star made a confident fashion statement wearing the burgundy $185 'Beaune' midi dress from Wilfred at Aritzia and a coordinating leather motorcycle jacket from Mackage.
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For her first joint outing at Prince Harry's side, also at the Invictus Games, Meghan opted to keep it casual. The actress paired a classic white button-down from designer and close friend Misha Nonoo with ripped Mother Denim jeans and red Sarah Flint flats. Completing the cool look were tortoiseshell sunglasses from Finley and Co.
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When her mom Doria Radlan joined her for the Invictus closing ceremony at the Air Canada Centre, Meghan continued her pared-down laidback style in a LINE 'Margaux' washed twill trench coat, black Paige skinny jeans and Stuart Weitzman heels.
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On the day she officially became a royal bride-to-be, Meghan looked ladylike in wedding white! The star wore another coat from LINE and earrings from Birks along with her new diamond engagement ring from now-fiancé Prince Harry.
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We got a glimpse of what Meghan was wearing under her white wrap coat when she sat down with Harry for a TV interview with the BBC that day. The royal's new fiancée looked perfectly put-together in a forest green dress by P.A.R.O.S.H.
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For her engagement photo session in December, Meghan went for this 'haute' look – a Fall 2016 gown by Ralph & Russo, which has an estimated price tag of around $75,000! The dramatic dress, seen on the Paris haute couture catwalk, right, features a sheer bodice with bronze appliqué and a black tiered A-line skirt.
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For another shot from the set, the Hollywood actress again represented British brands by wearing a cozy sweater by Victoria Beckham – and her stunning engagement ring – as she nuzzled close to her husband-to-be.
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For her first official royal engagement with Harry in Nottingham, England on December 1, Meghan donned a practical black Wolford turtleneck and beige Joseph skirt as well as the 'Elodie' coat by Canadian brand Mackage. Completing the look were black knee-high Kurt Geiger boots and a burgundy Strathberry purse.
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Meeting the extended royal family for the first time at Queen Elizabeth's Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on December 20, Meghan donned the 'Nightshade' midi dress by Self-Portrait – designed by Central Saint Martins-educated Han Chong – which features a guipure lace short-sleeved bodice with black collar. To accessorize the look, the future royal wore a pair of Birks Snowflake Round Jacket Diamond earrings.
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For Christmas Day with the royal family at Sandringham, Meghan looked picture perfect in a camel coat by Sentaler, a Philip Treacy hat and suede boots. Instead of a clutch the future royal carried the Chloe 'Pixie' small leather and suede bag which retails for around $1,550.
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