When Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry embarked on their whirlwind tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga in 2018, all eyes were on the Duchess of Sussex.
Not only had she and her husband revealed that they were expecting their first child, but Meghan outdid herself with every single outfit she wore, whether she was sporting jeans or a ballgown.
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So when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they would be visiting Africa for a 10 day royal tour with their son, Archie, we couldn’t wait to see the fashionable ensembles that Her Royal Highness would be modelling.
From the moment they touched down in Cape Town, Meghan looked positively radiant and it’s clear to see the new mum is a fan of shirt dresses.
The thrifty royal has also been recycling some of her favourite outfits- two dresses were first debuted on her last royal tour with Prince Harry back in 2018.
Keep scrolling to see all of Meghan’s African royal tour fashion highlights.
Day ten, South Africa
For her final engagement of the royal tour, Duchess Meghan recycled her blush pink House of Nonie dress.
Day ten, South Africa
The stylish royal met Nelson Mandela’s widow Graça Machel and her dress was the same one she wore to the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition at London’s Southbank Centre last year.
Day ten, South Africa
The return of the shirt dress! Duchess Meghan stepped out in the Tencel shirt dress from South African designer Hannah Lavery and accessorised her outfit with nude pumps.
Day ten, South Africa
We love her orange tassel earrings!
Day nine, South Africa
While visiting ActionAid in Johannesburg to discuss combating gender-based violence, Duchess Meghan paired her khaki dress with a pair of black stilettos.
Day nine, South Africa
Duchess Meghan joined students and educators at The University of Johannesburg dressed in a nude trench dress from Banana Republic with Stuart Weitzman heels and a delicate bracelet by Alemdara.
Day eight South Africa
At an engagement at Victoria Yards in Johannesburg, Duchess Meghan’s navy blue shirt dress was effortlessly fashionable, but that pop of colour from her red ballet flats is just perfect!
Day seven South Africa
When she Skyped in to chat with students at Nalikule College of Education in Malawi from South Africa, Duchess Meghan wore a khaki dress reminiscent of the one she wore to the polo with baby Archie.
Day seven South Africa
They look very similar!
Day six, South Africa
Duchess Meghan wore a floaty white top and jeans as she made a private visit to tie a ribbon at the site where Uyinene Mrwetyana, a 19-year-old Cape Town student who was murdered last month. The action was “to show solidarity with those who have taken a stand against gender based violence and femicide.”
Day four South Africa
At a breakfast hosting some of South Africa’s top female leaders, the Duchess of Sussex wore a sleeveless black top paired with a black and white skirt from J.Crew.
Day three South Africa
What does one wear for tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu? Well if you’re Duchess Meghan you opt for a sheer Club Monaco patterened dress with navy heels and her long locks tied back in a bun.
Day three South Africa
For her second outfit of the day, Meghan wore a black Everlane jumpsuit, which at $US120 ($A177) is one of her less expensive ensembles.
Day three South Africa
The Duchess of Sussex kept her hair tied back in a neat bun and sported a pair of stunning gold earrings by GAS Bijoux.
Day two South Africa
For the second day of the royal tour, Duchess Meghan wore a Madewell denim jacket and reminded of her pre-duchess days. Along with her white shirt, black trousers, sandals and a cross-body tote bag, Meghan looked casual yet oh so chic at the same time.
Day two South Africa
Duchess Meghan’s usual diamond engagement ring was absent but we love her Jennifer Meyer turquoise replacement and matching earrings.
Day two South Africa
For her second outfit on the second day, Duchess Meghan donned an olive green dress and Sally Edelman flat shoes to visit the oldest mosque in South Africa.
Day two South Africa
She also wore a traditional cream headscarf as she entered the place of worship.
Day two South Africa
The royal mum’s STAUD khaki dress is valued at $325.
Day two South Africa
The duchess removed her headscarf for the Heritage Day celebrations.
Day two South Africa
For her final engagement of the day, Duchess Meghan wore a Martin Grant maxi dress and accessorised the look with espadrilles and Karen Walker earrings.
Day two South Africa
And we have another royal tour recyclable! The Duchess of Sussex wore the same dress when she and Prince Harry visited Bondi Beach in October 2018 during their Australian royal tour.
Day one South Africa
For their first engagement in South Africa, Duchess Meghan wore a printed black and white Mayamiko Dalitso wrap dress, a fair trade fashion label from Malawi that retails for £69 (AU$126).
Day one South Africa
The dress was reportedly made from ethically-sourced organic cotton and stitched in the Mayamiko workshop, a charity that provides local artisans with job training. She finished her look with Castaner wedged espadrille sandals.
Day one South Africa
For their second engagement of the day at the District 6 Museum, both the Duke and Duchess changed into a new outfit.
Day one South Africa
You may have recognised Meghan’s blue Veronica Beard wrap dress from her visit to Tonga’s Tupou College in October last year.
Day one South Africa
But the royal mum kept her feet comfy in the same wedged heels.
Prince Harry and Meghan during a walkabout on Day 1
