Meghan Markle touched down in Melbourne and hit the ground running — in Dior stilettos.
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, kicked off a four-day tour of Australia on Tuesday, touching down with Prince Harry for their first joint visit since their 2018 royal trip.
For a morning visit to Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital and a solo stop at McAuley Community Services for Women — where she donned an apron and served lunch to residents of the family violence and homeless shelter — Markle wore a navy sleeveless Karen Gee Priscilla dress ($892) with gold double-breasted buttons.
It was a full-circle fashion choice; she wore the Sydney-based designer for her first appearance on Australian soil eight years ago, and according to a press release from Gee’s team, the duchess “personally selected” pieces from the collection for this trip.
On her feet, the former “Suits” star kept it classic with her tried-and-true Dior pumps in black leather, a style she’s reached for repeatedly in recent years.
As for jewelry, Markle wore a Cartier Tank Française watch (the current model retails for $26,200), a piece believed to have been passed from Diana to Prince William and then traded to Harry in exchange for the late princess’ sapphire engagement ring. Markle has worn the heirloom timepiece regularly since 2020.
She stacked the watch with her own yellow gold Cartier Love bracelet ($6,630). Real Fine Studio’s gold Puffy Hearts earrings ($780) completed the look.
For the day’s final engagement at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) in Southbank, Markle went for a thematic olive-and-khaki palette: a St. Agni suede bomber ($1,000) and matching suede skirt ($890) layered over a taupe P.Johnson Annie top ($220).
She accessorized with nude Aquazzura Purist Pump 105 heels ($650) and Real Fine Studio diamond Signature Studs (from $990). The Cartier wrist stack stayed put.
Between Karen Gee, St. Agni, P.Johnson and Real Fine Studio Markle championed four Australian designers across two day-one looks — a strategy she’s employed on past trips abroad, spotlighting local fashion talent wherever she lands.
Searches for Gee skyrocketed over 5,800 percent after Markle wore the brand’s “Blessed” dress on the 2018 trip shortly after announcing her pregnancy.
The tour continues through Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, with engagements focused on mental health, veterans’ support and community resilience.
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