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Duchess Meghan’s second pregnancy made way for a new wave of royal maternity fashion

One very chic baby bump.
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It seems like only yesterday we were relishing in Duchess Meghan’s on-point maternity style as she prepared to welcome her first child.

Now not to alarm you, but that was more than two years ago. Yep, that’s how long we’ve been devoid of the Duchess’ impeccable baby bump garb.

But that was exactly why we were so over the moon when she announced she was pregnant again with her second child – and along came another serendipitous dose of maternity style.

While her recent pregnancy was a little different in terms of exposure (the Duchess of Sussex has a much more pared back role in the royal family after she and her husband stood down from their senior roles and moved to the US), it was no less a spectacle.

Yes, our glimpses of her (and that gorgeous baby bump) were few and far between, but you could bet we ogled every detail of her ensembles whenever she did make an appearance.

So with that, scroll away as we look at Meghan’s best fashion moments from her second pregnancy. It was one like no other – namely from the comfort of her Santa Barbara home.

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It was the news we didn’t expect, yet couldn’t hold back our joy for – on February 14 2021, Meghan and Harry announced they were to welcome a brand new baby in the US summer with this one gorgeous image. Snapped by their friend and famed photographer Misan Harriman, the Duchess was seen wearing a beautiful white sleeveless dress by Carolina Herrera.

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The Duke and Duchess then made her next appearance in a promotional video with Spotify in February. The Duchess wore a beautiful printed Oscar de la Renta dress, which caught fans eyes for obvious reasons.

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Then came the interview of the year – Meghan bared all to Oprah Winfrey as she and Harry recounted their experience and hardships while working in the royal family. For the momentous event (which will no doubt be brought up for years to come), the pregnant royal wore a monochrome Armani design, which featured a unique white print across the shoulder.

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Harry and Meghan announce that they’re having a daughter to Oprah

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And then came the baby girl announcement! Yep, the Duke and Duchess confirmed in the groundbreaking interview they were expecting a baby girl – their pal Misan Harriman was quick to the punch by posting another congratulatory snap from his pregnancy shoot with them. In this one, Meghan wore a gorgeous palm print maxi dress by La Ligne Pyper.

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In an abeit brief glimpse aired during her Oprah interview, Meghan, who was presumably pregnant at the time, is seen running down the beach with baby Archie in her casual gear – a black hoodie and leggings. Comfort wins!

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In May, Meghan made yet another glorious appearance during the Vax Live concert, where she implored viewers to support women and promote COVID-19 vaccinations across all sectors of society, particularly those who are disadvantaged. Her bright Carolina Herrera dress featured a beautiful poppy print, and sent us all looking for our own bright red ensembles.

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In a sweet surprise, Duchess Meghan made an appearance in Prince Harry’s new Apple TV+ docuseries, titled The Me You Can’t See. While this was presumably filmed quite early on in her pregnancy, the Duchess looked chic in a white tee designed by Mère Soeur. It features the words “Raising the Future”. She also wore a smart pair of slacks to top off that LA cool-girl vibe we know and love her for.

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Meghan Markle makes her first TV appearance since Oprah interview

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