Meghan Markle has appeared publicly in the UK for the first time since she and Prince Harry’s surprising announcement to step down from their roles as senior royals.
In pouring rain, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at London’s Mansion House for the annual Endeavour Fund Awards, which celebrate the sporting achievements of injured or sick servicemen and women.
Meghan wore a turquoise blue Victoria Beckham midi dress, while Harry was dressed in a navy suit and tie.
All eyes were on Meghan, 38, as she had not been seen in the country since the announcement of their withdrawal from public life in early January.
During the event, Meghan presented the Celebrating Excellence Award and remarked, “It’s very nice to be back. It’s the third year I’ve had the incredible fortune of joining my husband here. It’s just the most inspiring space.”
“When we were watching the [nomination] videos all the way in Canada we had the same moment of ‘how are you going to choose?’ Well, we’ve done our best,” she added.
Meghan and Harry’s official exit as senior royals takes effect on March 31.
Below are more photos from the Duke and Duchess’s public engagement.
