Settle in to those tenterhooks: precisely no news has issued from Frogmore Cottage, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are believed to be patiently awaiting the birth of their baby. Meanwhile, speculation swirls – the Queen’s choice of all-pink at All Saints Chapel yesterday seems to have all but confirmed rumours that Meghan and Harry’s child is a girl. Bookies have slashed odds on the baby’s sex accordingly, and since Friday the name Ivy has been leading the polls for the new royal, followed closely by Allegra and Grace.
The Queen's Best Pink Ensembles
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Arriving at the Chelsea Flower Show, 2018
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Visiting the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, 2012
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At a Co-operation Ireland reception, 2016
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During an official tour of China, 1986
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At the Windsor Horse Show, 1979
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With Prince Charles at a polo match, 1985
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Official tour of Hungary, 1994
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A charity visit, 2017
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A visit to Liverpool, 2016
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The decommissioning of HMS Ocean, 2018
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Attending Ascot races, 2017
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An occasion in London, 1992
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Opening the National Theatre, 1976
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Leaving church, 2015
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A visit to Malta, 1951
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A banquet at the Finnish Embassy, 1995
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At Paddington Station, 2017
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At the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations, 2014
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At Ascot races, 2013
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A Buckingham Palace garden party, 2003
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Meeting Michelle Obama, 2009
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The Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, 2012
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Attending the premiere of A Bunch of Amateurs, 2008
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Attending a banquet in Uganda, 2007
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Opening a Sikh gurdwara in Hounslow, 2004
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Attending the races, 2011
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At the Chelsea Flower Show, 1995
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On the terrace of Buckingham Palace, 1981
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Visiting Malta, 1967
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At the Highland Games with Prince Philip and Princess Anne, 1962
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Arriving at the Royal Festival Hall, 1962
After the couple refused to confirm a due date, eager onlookers have been running sums to calculate a birth in late April or early May; as such, speculation that Meghan is overdue – or has already given birth – is rife, especially following Harry and Megan’s announcement that the new arrival won’t be subject to the now-traditional hospital steps photoshoot, a la Diana and Kate Middleton.
However, and while the country goes crazy, the mum-to-be is said to be ‘incredibly relaxed’ – the Daily Mail reported that, while an overdue baby could spell an induced labour and hospital birth, Duchess Meghan remains in good spirits. Reportedly kept company by her mother Doria Ragland, US television anchor and friend Gayle King – not to mention Prince Harry, who further stoked rumours of an imminent birth when he cancelled part of a scheduled trip to Holland this week – she’s reportedly as keen on a home-birth (like the Queen herself, who gave birth to her four children at either Buckingham Palace or Clarence House) as ever.
Don’t expect the waiting to end anytime soon; Buckingham Palace have said they’ll announce when Meghan goes into labour, but won’t issue any updates until the baby arrives. As for a glimpse of the new Sussex themselves, the couple won’t release any photos for a few days. Agony! Until then, we’ll have to content ourselves with fevered conjecture – little Ivy/Allegra/Grace/Insert-Name-Here will be born more famous than most people’s wildest dreams, so a relatively quiet start to life seems only fair. Now, what’s that we hear about twins?
Meghan Markle's Pregnancy Style Gallery
Meghan Markle Pregnancy Style - Grazia
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Making a surprise appearance at the British Fashion Awards calls for a pretty spectacular outfit. Enter this timeless number, which has since set the bar high for one-shoulder gowns.
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Meghan visited Smart Works, which one of the four new patronages, wearing a simple maternity dress from Hatch. She paired this with a classic trench coat from Oscar de la Renta, and part-sheer printed heels by Gianvito Rossi. Understated yet elegant.
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Whilst attending a Royal Variety performance, Meghan dazzled in a sleek black skirt and monochrome top that featured a floral pattern. We love.
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During a visit to Brinsworth House (which is the Royal Variety Charity's residential nursing and care home), Meghan stepped out wearing a clean white floral dress by brand Brock Collection. To beat the chill, she threw on a long grey coat Soia and Kyo, before completing her look with a classic nude clutch and heels.
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When visiting Birkenhead with her beau Prince Harry, Meghan wore a bright purple dress under this striking red coat by fashion brand Sentaler. Her statement red shoes were from Stuart Weitzman, and we're pretty obsessed with them.
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Meghan wore a Roland Mouret sequin gown during a visit to watch a charity performance of Cirque du Soleil at Royal Albert Hall. Her sequined evening look was paired with black heels by Stuart Weitzman, and she donned a slicked back bun and bold lips.
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Drawing inspiration from her sister-in-law Kate Middleton, Meghan often to wear an affordable cream dress from H&M during a visit to Mayhew, one of her royal patronages. She covered the dress with a smart Armani coat and heels. Chic.
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Burgundy is definitely the Duchess' colour! This Club Monaco coat and her collared dress make for a match-made in heaven. And when paired with with black tights and chunky heeled boots, we have a winning winter outfit.
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For the final Armistice Day service at Westminster Abbey, Meghan wore an elegant navy skirt and boxed-style shoulder peplum top, complete with a headpiece and large poppy pin.
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Can we just take a moment for this custom Givenchy outfit? Created for her last royal engagement in New Zealand, Meghan married a classy navy sweater with a pleated maxi skirt which showcased different shades of blue.
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The Duchess has opted to wear navy on several occasions during her pregnancy, including the time she wore this Antonio Berardi dress with a pair of Aquazzura heels.
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Yes, Meghan Markle is often spotted wearing heels and princess-worthy gowns, but she's also capable of rocking a more laid-back style with ease. Take this Karen Walker blazer, J.Crew skinny jeans, and practical rain boots as proof.
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In New Zealand, Meghan wore this gorgeous plaid trench by Karen Walker. She layered it over a black dress which was sold on ASOS, proving that designer and high-street go hand-in-hand.
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For her speech at the Invictus Games closing ceremony, Meghan donned a tailored, olive green dress by the designer Antonio Berardi. She completed her look with a poppy pin.
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Meghan accompanied Harry to watch the wheelchair basketball finals at Invictus Games, and donned a casual yet chic outfit. The Duchess proved that a simple pair of skinny jeans and a wrap top are in still very much in style.
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Meghan wowed the crowd at Australian Geographic Society Awards in this flowing Oscar de la Renta gown, which she styled with slingback heels.
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Have you ever seen a Veronica Beard Cary Dress and blue suede shoes look so chic together?
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What does one wear to dinner with the King and Queen of Tonga? Only a white gown by Theia, pumps by Aquazzura and earrings by Birks, of course!
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Whilst attended the unveiling of a statue in honour of a British-Fijan soldier, Meghan chose to wear Jason Wu green mid-length dress with pointed heels and an arm cuff.
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The Duchess's eye-catching blue gown by Safiyaa, married with a pair of diamond drop earrings, is one of our favourite Meghan Markle outfits of all-time.
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White 3/4 sleeve dress + matching Stephen Jones fascinator _ straw clutch = Heaven in an outfit.
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We're obsessed with this black Emilia Wickstead dress which features dainty buttons all the way down the middle. And it looks even better when paired with this Philip Treacy fascinator, don't you think?
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A striped Martin Grant dress is the only plausible outfit to wear on the beach, right? We certainly think so.
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See, we told you that Meghan is a fan of the colour navy. Lots of her dress choices - like this two-toned number by Roksanda - feature varying shades of blue.
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Let's face it: we can't blame Meghan for her love affair with navy - she really does know how to pull the colour off, and it's complementary against her dark hair colour.
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When we first saw Meghan wearing this forest green Brandon Maxwell dress, we fell hard in love, and in all honestly, we haven't stopped thinking about it since.
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This classy white dress by Australian designer Karen Gee was the first item that Meghan was spotted in after the news of her pregnancy was confirmed.