Photo credit: Samir Hussein - Getty Images From Town & Country Every day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal tour has been jam-packed, but today's events are particularly high-profile-and Markle chose a favorite dress to recycle for the occasion. At last year's Invictus Games in Toronto, Markle was in attendance, but in a separate section from her future husband. Now that they're official, that's all changed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were front and center to watch the opening ceremony at the Sydney Opera house. Photo credit: Samir Hussein - Getty Images According to the blog Meghan's Mirror, the Duchess wore navy a Stella McCartney cape dress and a navy coat by Gillian Anderson for Winser London (yes, Gillian Anderson the actress). She finished the look with simple Stuart Weitzman pumps. The dress is one that's been in the Duchess's collection since before her wedding to Harry. She wore it last year to a concert for Queen Elizabeth's 92nd birthday in London. Photo credit: JOHN STILLWELL - Getty Images The Invictus Games Opening Ceremony, which is held in an open-air theater, was delayed because of thunderstorms. Earlier in the day, Harry was seen practicing his speech for an audience of one, his wife. Prince Harry practices his speech as Meghan watches - the sole member of the audience. New pic from @KensingtonRoyal ahead of tonight’s opening ceremony @InvictusSydney pic.twitter.com/EqD9nB33U6 - Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) October 20, 2018 When he finally had a chance to give his speech, Harry thanked everyone for for the enthusiastic welcome he and his wife have received since they arrived and spoke movingly of how proud he was of his new family. (The Duke and Duchess announced that Meghan was expecting their first child on the first day of the royal tour.) Story continues "Thank you for the welcome you have given Meghan and I over the last few days," Harry said. "I have been so proud to be able to introduce my wife to you and we have been so happy to be able to celebrate the personal joy of our newest addition with you all." Prince Harry says: "Thank you for the welcome you have given Meghan and I over the last few days. I have been so proud to be able to introduce my wife to you and we have been so happy to be able to celebrate the personal joy of our newest addition with you all." #IG2018 - Lizzie Robinson (@LizzieITV) October 20, 2018 In the past, after the pomp and circumstance of the Opening, the Invictus Games have given Markle a chance to dress down. Last year, she opted for ripped jeans, and oxford shirt, and brown leather heels to watch the Wheelchair Tennis competition. Tortoiseshell sunglasses finished off the simple look. We might see a casual outfit tomorrow, when the Duke and Duchess are slated to watch the cycling and sailing competitions. Photo credit: Karwai Tang - Getty Images After Sunday, the royal couple won't return to Sydney until October 27th for the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony. Both Harry and Meghan are set to deliver speeches to mark the Games' conclusion. As Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games, it means a lot to him to participate in the ceremonies. And he's likely thrilled that this year, he has his wife Meghan by his side. ('You Might Also Like',)<doc-sep>Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal tour of Australia continues, as the pair visit Sydney Opera House for the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games. Addressing the audience at the ceremony, Prince Harry celebrated the veterans and service people taking part in this year's event, and also made reference to the fact that he's now an expectant father. As usual, throughout the ceremony, Meghan and Harry exhibited some adorable PDA, and even after an incredibly busy day, they both managed to look chic and polished. Stepping out for a reception at the Bennelong Restaurant at the Sydney Opera House ahead of the ceremony, Meghan and Harry looked incredible as they greeted attendees at the event. Royal commentator Omid Scobie revealed on Twitter that Meghan wore a Stella McCartney dress for the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, which she paired with a coat designed by actress Gillian Anderson for Winser London, which you can still shop: This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Harry and Meghan (in a @StellaMcCartney dress have arrived at the @SydOperaHouse’s Bennelong restaurant with the Premier of New South Wales @GladysB for a reception welcoming #IG2018 to Sydney. pic.twitter.com/GzGnfQuFR0 — Omid Scobie (@scobie) October 20, 2018 GILLIAN ANDERSON - SOFT WOOL SWING COAT gillian anderson winserlondon.com £495.00 Shop Now Anderson was understandably elated that the Duchess of Sussex had selected one of the designs from her capsule collection for Winser, and took to Twitter to celebrate the news. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. In his much-anticipated speech at the ceremony, Prince Harry told the crowd, "Be inspired. Get excited. Allow the example of service and determination you will see, to change something big or small in your own lives. Show the world what #GameOnDownUnder really means. Australia—let’s show the world how it’s done." He also mentioned the happy news regarding Meghan's pregnancy, referring to their "newest addition," which was beyond sweet. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Meghan Markle is the height of elegance in Stella McCartney at Invictus Games opening ceremony This time last year Harry and Meghan hadn't announced their engagement The Duchess of Sussex showed off her sartorial prowess as she attended the Invictus Games opening ceremony in Sydney. Meghan rocked her night-time look on Saturday evening, recycling one of her favourite dresses by Stella McCartney. She covered her small baby bump with a coat by Gillian Anderson for Winser. The pregnant royal had her hair styled into her signature low bun with a few loose tresses to frame her pretty face. She kept her makeup to a minimum, opting for a smokey eye and natural foundation, and accessorised with a small clutch. Watch Prince Harry and Meghan arrive: Loading the player... Meghan, who is expecting her first child with Prince Harry, was on hand to support her Prince Charming. Harry kicked off proceedings at the Sydney Opera House, delivering a speech to the thousands of spectators. Earlier that day, the royals had attended a pre-ceremony reception at the Bennelong Restaurant and watched the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge on Cockatoo Island. MORE: Prince Harry just revealed one of his favourite baby names The couple attended a pre-ceremony reception at the Sydney Opera House Meghan has been showcasing her fabulous maternity style during her tour of Australia. From hanging out with koala bears to visiting state officials and greeting royal well-wishers, the mum-to-be has proved she knows how to dress for every occasion. Kate's sister-in-law has been wearing a mix of Australian, British and American designers. MORE: See how Meghan Markle's baby bump has grown month by month Meghan wore one of her favourite dresses by Stella McCartney In a nod to her host country, she's been wearing some very stylish numbers by local brands including Karen Gee, Dion Lee and Martin Grant. Perhaps her most classic outfit to date has been the white dress she wore on day one of her tour. The simple but elegant Karen Gee piece is aptly named 'Blessed'; Meghan slipped it on just hours after her pregnancy was announced by Kensington Palace. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.<doc-sep>If you were to take a peek inside Meghan Markle's royal tour wardrobe, first, your jaw would likely fall to the floor, and second, you'd probably see quite a bit of navy. The Duchess of Sussex has already broken out the deep shade of blue in several different outfits for her 16-day trip with husband Prince Harry, and it's clearly a favorite color, as she dug into her own fashion archives for her Invictus Games Opening Ceremonies ensemble. While Meghan kept things casual at the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge earlier in the day, she opted for a navy Stella McCartney cape dress for the couple's night out at the Sydney Opera House. This is the same gown she wore to Queen Elizabeth's birthday festivities, so you know it's a special one. She paired the stunning dress with a Gillian Anderson coat ($516), neutral pumps, Birks sapphire earrings, and a custom Christian Dior clutch. Check out more snaps of Meghan's elegant outfit below — we're anxiously awaiting her next fashion pick for this royal tour!<doc-sep>
The Duchess of Sussex chose a stately hue to celebrate the official start of her husband's Invictus Games. Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle at the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Samir Hussein / WireImage Ever since announcing her engagement to Prince Harry, the world's eyes have been fixed on Meghan Markle — and her style. We'll be following the Meghan Markle Effect™ with our column, "Meghan Markle Wore a Thing." Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and her husband, Duke of Sussex Prince Harry first shared their romance with the public last year at the 2017 Invictus Games. We reveled in their burgeoning love as the pair held hands, exchanged smooches and even spent time with Markle's mother, Doria Ragland. Now, exactly a year later, and they've gotten married, have a baby on the way and look as in love as ever. They also look as dapper as ever. For this year's Invictus Games Opening Ceremony on Saturday at the Sydney Opera House, the Duchess stuck to her go-to hue: a stately navy blue. She wore her favorite royal color in a Stella McCartney cape dress — a very similar version is available now at Bergdorf Goodman — and a coat by Gillian Anderson for Winser London. After a playful day spent in the sun, Markle wore her in a low bun, allowing her blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings to be on full display. She then completed the look with a pair of Stuart Weiztman "Legend" suede pumps in nude and a black satin clutch. Prince Harry, who gave a speech at the event where he mentioned his excitement about the arrival of their first child, complimented his wife's ensemble in a gray suit and blue tie. See more things the Duchess of Sussex has worn in the gallery below: 45 Gallery 45 Images Please note: Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making. Sign up for our daily newsletter and get the latest industry news in your inbox every day.