Meghan Markle is radiant in £245 cream knitted vest from trendy LA label Anine Bing

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Meghan Markle flashed a beaming smile while she walked hand-in-hand with her husband Prince Harry as the pair arrived in Dusseldorf for an Invictus Games event.

The Duchess of Sussex, 41, attended the event with Harry to mark the one-year countdown to the 2023 Games, which have been delayed due to the pandemic.

Megan looked elegant in a £245 cream knitted vest from LA-based designer Anine Bing and paired it with a pair of £1,040 beige wide-leg wool blend trousers from Beandon Maxwell. 

She paired the top with simple, classy stud earrings and opted for a little eyeliner, blush and lip gloss to enhance her natural beauty.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked hand in hand as they arrived at an Invictus Games 2023 event in Dusseldorf ahead of next year's event

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked hand in hand as they arrived at an Invictus Games 2023 event in Dusseldorf ahead of next year’s event

Meghan looked effortlessly elegant as she walked down the red carpet with her husband in a £245 cream knitted top and £1.040 wide leg trousers

Meghan looked effortlessly elegant as she walked down the red carpet with her husband in a £245 cream knitted top and £1.040 wide leg trousers

Meghan looked effortlessly elegant as she walked down the red carpet with her husband in a £245 cream knitted top and £1.040 wide leg trousers

Meghan showed off her natural beauty as she wore understated make-up and a minimalist outfit as she arrived at the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event

Meghan showed off her natural beauty as she wore understated make-up and a minimalist outfit as she arrived at the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event

Meghan showed off her natural beauty as she wore understated make-up and a minimalist outfit as she arrived at the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event

Meghan beamed in the sunshine as she wore her locks in a low, sleek bun with her hair tucked behind her ears and simple stud earrings to accessorise

Meghan beamed in the sunshine as she wore her locks in a low, sleek bun with her hair tucked behind her ears and simple stud earrings to accessorise

Meghan beamed in the sunshine as she wore her locks in a low, sleek bun with her hair tucked behind her ears and simple stud earrings to accessorise

Meghan meeting royal fans

Meghan meeting royal fans

Meghan meeting royal fans

Meghan meeting royal fans

Meghan appeared charmed as she met with royal fans outside City Hall in Dusseldorf and shared a joke with a few people who had queued up to meet her

The Duchess leaned in to greet a woman in the crowd who had waited with royal fans to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan at City Hall

The Duchess leaned in to greet a woman in the crowd who had waited with royal fans to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan at City Hall

The Duchess leaned in to greet a woman in the crowd who had waited with royal fans to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan at City Hall 

Meghan smiled as she shook hands with a well-wisher who had come to greet her on her first trip around Europe since stepping down as a senior royal

Meghan smiled as she shook hands with a well-wisher who had come to greet her on her first trip around Europe since stepping down as a senior royal

Meghan smiled as she shook hands with a well-wisher who had come to greet her on her first trip around Europe since stepping down as a senior royal

Meghan looked pleased to be back meeting royal fans as she waved to the crowd and flashed them a smile, while Harry shook hands wuth well-wishers in the background

Meghan looked pleased to be back meeting royal fans as she waved to the crowd and flashed them a smile, while Harry shook hands wuth well-wishers in the background

Meghan looked pleased to be back meeting royal fans as she waved to the crowd and flashed them a smile, while Harry shook hands wuth well-wishers in the background

Royal fans scrambled to take selfies with the Duchess of Sussex and rushed towards her with their camera phones as shepatiently posed for photos

Royal fans scrambled to take selfies with the Duchess of Sussex and rushed towards her with their camera phones as shepatiently posed for photos

Royal fans scrambled to take selfies with the Duchess of Sussex and rushed towards her with their camera phones as shepatiently posed for photos

Meghan greets royal fans

Meghan greets royal fans

Meghan greets royal fans

Meghan greets royal fans

Meghan shook hands with royal fans who had queued up to meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex kitted out in Union Jack flags and umbrellas 

Meghan greeting royal fans

Meghan greeting royal fans

Meghan greeting royal fans

Meghan greeting royal fans

The Duchess appeared to be carrying a bunch of flowers a well-wisher had given her as she shook hands with royal fans outside City Hall

Prince Harry, 38, gave a speech at the opening of the Invictus Games, One Year to Go event at City Hall in Dusseldorf to state the importance of the event

Prince Harry, 38, gave a speech at the opening of the Invictus Games, One Year to Go event at City Hall in Dusseldorf to state the importance of the event

Prince Harry, 38, gave a speech at the opening of the Invictus Games, One Year to Go event at City Hall in Dusseldorf to state the importance of the event

Harry stood behind a lectern to deliver the speech to attendees, including officials for the event and competitors, who will be former servicemen and women

Harry stood behind a lectern to deliver the speech to attendees, including officials for the event and competitors, who will be former servicemen and women

Harry stood behind a lectern to deliver the speech to attendees, including officials for the event and competitors, who will be former servicemen and women 

Meghan beamed as she stood next to her husband Harry, who had a more subdued facial expression, as they attended the event

Meghan beamed as she stood next to her husband Harry, who had a more subdued facial expression, as they attended the event

Meghan beamed as she stood next to her husband Harry, who had a more subdued facial expression, as they attended the event 

Meghan looked lovingly at her husband as she stood by his side at the Invictus Games event - a cause that means an awfwul lot to Harry who served in the British Armed Forces for a decade

Meghan looked lovingly at her husband as she stood by his side at the Invictus Games event - a cause that means an awfwul lot to Harry who served in the British Armed Forces for a decade

Meghan looked lovingly at her husband as she stood by his side at the Invictus Games event – a cause that means an awfwul lot to Harry who served in the British Armed Forces for a decade

Meghan and Harry in Dusseldorf

Meghan and Harry in Dusseldorf

Meghan and Harry in Dusseldorf

Meghan and Harry in Dusseldorf

Meghan and Harry looked sleek as they walked hand-in-hand down the red carpet at City Hall in Dusseldorf to mark one year until the next Invictus Games 

Meghan was taken by a service dog who turned out to meet her and bent down to make a fuss of him while Harry looked on next to her

Meghan was taken by a service dog who turned out to meet her and bent down to make a fuss of him while Harry looked on next to her

Meghan was taken by a service dog who turned out to meet her and bent down to make a fuss of him while Harry looked on next to her

While Meghan couldn't get enough of the adorable dog, Harry seemed less keen to make a fuss of him and watched on as his wife stroked him

While Meghan couldn't get enough of the adorable dog, Harry seemed less keen to make a fuss of him and watched on as his wife stroked him

While Meghan couldn’t get enough of the adorable dog, Harry seemed less keen to make a fuss of him and watched on as his wife stroked him

Harry and Meghan, who stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family in early 2020, are on their first trip to Europe since June, when they came back to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Harry and Meghan, who stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family in early 2020, are on their first trip to Europe since June, when they came back to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Harry and Meghan, who stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family in early 2020, are on their first trip to Europe since June, when they came back to the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The couple will spend time in Dusseldorf, Germany, before returning to the UK where they will attend the WellChild Awards in Lndon on Thursday evening

The couple will spend time in Dusseldorf, Germany, before returning to the UK where they will attend the WellChild Awards in Lndon on Thursday evening

The couple will spend time in Dusseldorf, Germany, before returning to the UK where they will attend the WellChild Awards in Lndon on Thursday evening

Enormous crowds turned out in Dusseldorf at City Hall to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry - and had their camera phones ready to take snaps of him as he stepped out of the car

Enormous crowds turned out in Dusseldorf at City Hall to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry - and had their camera phones ready to take snaps of him as he stepped out of the car

Enormous crowds turned out in Dusseldorf at City Hall to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry – and had their camera phones ready to take snaps of him as he stepped out of the car

Meghan and Harry applauded as they stood in front of an Invictus Games banner that reads: 'A home for respect' and pays tribute to cities that have hosted former games, including Toronto

Meghan and Harry applauded as they stood in front of an Invictus Games banner that reads: 'A home for respect' and pays tribute to cities that have hosted former games, including Toronto

Meghan and Harry applauded as they stood in front of an Invictus Games banner that reads: ‘A home for respect’ and pays tribute to cities that have hosted former games, including Toronto

The couple, who will be returning to the UK for a WellChild Awards event in London on Thursday, will meet with competitors and officials at the 2023 Invictus Games

The couple, who will be returning to the UK for a WellChild Awards event in London on Thursday, will meet with competitors and officials at the 2023 Invictus Games

The couple, who will be returning to the UK for a WellChild Awards event in London on Thursday, will meet with competitors and officials at the 2023 Invictus Games

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle

Meghan looked fresh-faced despite a late night on Monday following her keynote speech to young leaders at the One Young World summit in Manchester 

Harry looked smart in a dark grey suit and a white shirt with an open collar as he arrived at City Hall in Dusseldorf ahead of the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event

Harry looked smart in a dark grey suit and a white shirt with an open collar as he arrived at City Hall in Dusseldorf ahead of the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event

Harry looked smart in a dark grey suit and a white shirt with an open collar as he arrived at City Hall in Dusseldorf ahead of the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event

Meghan smiled as she shook hands with an official at the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event, which marks the countdown to next year's event

Meghan smiled as she shook hands with an official at the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event, which marks the countdown to next year's event

Meghan smiled as she shook hands with an official at the Invictus Games 2023 One Year to Go event, which marks the countdown to next year’s event

Harry and Meghan (pictured) will meet with officials and competitors at next year's event, which has been delayed due to the Covid pandemic, in Dusseldorf

Harry and Meghan (pictured) will meet with officials and competitors at next year's event, which has been delayed due to the Covid pandemic, in Dusseldorf

Harry and Meghan (pictured) will meet with officials and competitors at next year’s event, which has been delayed due to the Covid pandemic, in Dusseldorf

Meghan looked elegant in her understated look, in contrast with the radiant scarlet outfit she donned last night to address a crowd in Manchester

Meghan looked elegant in her understated look, in contrast with the radiant scarlet outfit she donned last night to address a crowd in Manchester

Meghan looked elegant in her understated look, in contrast with the radiant scarlet outfit she donned last night to address a crowd in Manchester

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Meghan and Harry looked like the perfect pairing as they walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at City Hall, with Harry looking dapper in a dark grey suit and white shirt

Meghan and Harry looked like the perfect pairing as they walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at City Hall, with Harry looking dapper in a dark grey suit and white shirt

Meghan and Harry looked like the perfect pairing as they walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at City Hall, with Harry looking dapper in a dark grey suit and white shirt

Meghan and Harry

Meghan and Harry

Meghan and Harry

Meghan and Harry

The Duchess of Sussex appeared to share a joke with the officials of the Invictus Games as she was pictured laughing with them on her arrival in Dusseldorf

Meghan looked graceful as ever as she met with the officials ahead of the sixth Invictus Games event, which will be held next year following Covid delays

Meghan looked graceful as ever as she met with the officials ahead of the sixth Invictus Games event, which will be held next year following Covid delays

Meghan looked graceful as ever as she met with the officials ahead of the sixth Invictus Games event, which will be held next year following Covid delays

Meghan, who wore simple stud earrings, opted for subtle eyeliner and a little blusher to enhance her natural looks as she smiled alongside her husband

Meghan, who wore simple stud earrings, opted for subtle eyeliner and a little blusher to enhance her natural looks as she smiled alongside her husband

Meghan, who wore simple stud earrings, opted for subtle eyeliner and a little blusher to enhance her natural looks as she smiled alongside her husband

The look of love! Meghan flashed Harry a smile as he spoke to officials on arrival at the event, where they will also meet competitors for next year's event

The look of love! Meghan flashed Harry a smile as he spoke to officials on arrival at the event, where they will also meet competitors for next year's event

The look of love! Meghan flashed Harry a smile as he spoke to officials on arrival at the event, where they will also meet competitors for next year’s event

As the couple arrived at City Hall in Dusseldorf, huge crowds of royal fans and well-wishers could be seen in the background triyng to get a glimpse

As the couple arrived at City Hall in Dusseldorf, huge crowds of royal fans and well-wishers could be seen in the background triyng to get a glimpse

As the couple arrived at City Hall in Dusseldorf, huge crowds of royal fans and well-wishers could be seen in the background triyng to get a glimpse

Duchess's best friend! Meghan appeared taken by a sweet service dog who was also on hand to greet the royal couple in Dusseldorf

Duchess's best friend! Meghan appeared taken by a sweet service dog who was also on hand to greet the royal couple in Dusseldorf

Duchess’s best friend! Meghan appeared taken by a sweet service dog who was also on hand to greet the royal couple in Dusseldorf

The couple posed outside City Hall in Dusseldorf, Germany alongside officials as the sun beamed down upon them for the Invictus Games One Year to Go event

The couple posed outside City Hall in Dusseldorf, Germany alongside officials as the sun beamed down upon them for the Invictus Games One Year to Go event

The couple posed outside City Hall in Dusseldorf, Germany alongside officials as the sun beamed down upon them for the Invictus Games One Year to Go event

Harry and Meghan held hands as they posed for photos on the steps outside City Hall, looking delighted to be at the Invictus Games event

Harry and Meghan held hands as they posed for photos on the steps outside City Hall, looking delighted to be at the Invictus Games event

Harry and Meghan held hands as they posed for photos on the steps outside City Hall, looking delighted to be at the Invictus Games event 

Meghan wore understated jewellery to complement her cream and beige minimalist look as she greeted people alongside her husband Harry

Meghan wore understated jewellery to complement her cream and beige minimalist look as she greeted people alongside her husband Harry

Meghan wore understated jewellery to complement her cream and beige minimalist look as she greeted people alongside her husband Harry

Meghan and Harry pose with officials and a service dog

Meghan and Harry pose with officials and a service dog

Meghan and Harry pose with officials and a service dog

Meghan and Harry pose with officials and a service dog

The couple posed with officials and the service dog at the opening of the event, which will mark one year until the 2023 Invictus Games

Meghan perfectly paired her cream knitted top from LA-based designer Anine Bing with the belted wide-leg trousers from Brandon Maxwell

Meghan perfectly paired her cream knitted top from LA-based designer Anine Bing with the belted wide-leg trousers from Brandon Maxwell

Meghan perfectly paired her cream knitted top from LA-based designer Anine Bing with the belted wide-leg trousers from Brandon Maxwell

The Duchess chatted with a servicewoman from the German armed forces, looking radiant as the sun beamed down upon her

The Duchess chatted with a servicewoman from the German armed forces, looking radiant as the sun beamed down upon her

The Duchess chatted with a servicewoman from the German armed forces, looking radiant as the sun beamed down upon her 

Meghan showed off her understated gold watch and bracelets as she tucked her hair behind her ears, as her locks were pulled back into a sleek low bun

Meghan showed off her understated gold watch and bracelets as she tucked her hair behind her ears, as her locks were pulled back into a sleek low bun

Meghan showed off her understated gold watch and bracelets as she tucked her hair behind her ears, as her locks were pulled back into a sleek low bun

Meghan Markle, 41, beamed in the back of a Range Rover after spending the night at Frogmore Cottage as she headed to Dusseldorf, Germany

Meghan Markle, 41, beamed in the back of a Range Rover after spending the night at Frogmore Cottage as she headed to Dusseldorf, Germany

Meghan Markle, 41, beamed in the back of a Range Rover after spending the night at Frogmore Cottage as she headed to Dusseldorf, Germany

Meghan's elegant cream vest is from Anine Bing and is on sale for £245 - pictured here on the model

Meghan's elegant cream vest is from Anine Bing and is on sale for £245 - pictured here on the model

Meghan’s elegant cream vest is from Anine Bing and is on sale for £245 – pictured here on the model

Harry and Meghan arrived in Dusseldorf after they were pictured leaving Frogmore Cottage earlier this morning.

The couple stayed in Windsor last night, which had been their permanent home until they departed the UK to live in LA.   

They had been just half a mile from Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children, who have recently moved there from London – but the brothers are not expected to meet amid reports of a deep rift.

Meghan’s more understated look comes the morning after she dazzled in a stunning Another Tomorrow scarlet blouse costing £471, paired with matching wide-leg trousers.

She wore the outfit to address the crowd at the One Young World summit in Manchester, held at Bridgewater Hall, where she made a seven minute-long speech about gender equality.

The Duchess of Sussex delivered the speech to young leaders from more than 190 countries in her role as a counsellor for One Young World and it was her first in-person speech in the UK since she and Harry stepped down as senior royals in early 2020. 

Meghan wore her hair in a neat low bun and accessorised her top with simple stud earrings, and wore minimal makeup

Meghan wore her hair in a neat low bun and accessorised her top with simple stud earrings, and wore minimal makeup

Meghan wore her hair in a neat low bun and accessorised her top with simple stud earrings, and wore minimal makeup

Harry was also pictured next to his wife in the back of the car as the couple were driven out of Frogmore Cottage before heading to Dusseldorf for an Invictus Games event

Harry was also pictured next to his wife in the back of the car as the couple were driven out of Frogmore Cottage before heading to Dusseldorf for an Invictus Games event

Harry was also pictured next to his wife in the back of the car as the couple were driven out of Frogmore Cottage before heading to Dusseldorf for an Invictus Games event

Meghan recalled the moment she was asked to take the role within One Young World and described it as a ‘pinch me moment’.

She said: ‘And there I was, the girl from Suits. I was surrounded by world leaders, humanitarians, prime ministers and activists that I had such a deep and long-standing respect and admiration for. And I was allowed in, to pull up a seat at the table.

‘I was so overwhelmed by this experience, I think, I think I even saved my little paper place-marker with my name on it. Just proof: proof that I was there, proof that I belonged, because the truth was, I wasn’t sure that I belonged.’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised royal fans with their eco-friendly decision to take the train from London Euston to Manchester for the summit – after previously receiving criticism for flying in private jets.

The summit marked the first event in the Duke and Duchess’s whirlwind European trip – with the couple embarking on the second leg of their ‘lite’ royal tour in Dusseldorf, Germany, today.

The couple will meet officials and competitors in next year’s Invictus Games event to mark the one-year countdown to the event, which will be the sixth of its kind since Prince Harry, 38, founded the Games in 2014.

The Duke of Sussex, who served in the British Army for a decade, founded the games as a space for injured and sick servicemen and women to compete in an arena that allows them to show they are not limited by their injuries.  

He was inspired to organise the Invictus Games after watching a similar event, the Warrior Games, in the US state of Colorado in 2013, in which competitors were injured servicemen and women.

The 2023 Games in Dusseldorf will be held in the Merkur Spiel-Arena – and have been delayed to next year due to the Covid pandemic.

Meghan and Harry will make the quick stopover in Germany before heading back to the UK on Thursday to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity of which Harry has been a patron for several years.