During her time as an actress, best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the hit legal TV drama Suits, was no stranger to a Hollywood party or red carpet event.
However, when she married in 2018, the new Duchess of Sussex joined the ranks of the world’s most desirable party guests and has, since the , attended a number of charity awards and galas in an array of showstopping gowns.
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Here, Regalrumination.com looks at five of Meghan’s most glamorous red carpet fashion moments, from premieres to awards galas.
The Lion King
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In the summer of 2019, Harry and Meghan were guests of honor at a special London premiere of the re-adaptation of The Lion King movie.
For the occasion, Meghan looked ultra-chic in a black sweetheart neckline cocktail dress featuring sheer bodice and sleeve panels from designer Jason Wu.
The duchess paired the dress with matching black accessories, with her hair styled in a classic chignon at the back of the head.
Salute To Freedom Gala
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In 2021, a year after Harry and Meghan relocated to the U.S. after stepping away from the royal family, the duchess made a dramatic appearance on the red carpet of the Salute to Freedom Gala veterans event in New York City.
Honoring the red color of the poppy, an international symbol of remembrance for soldiers who lost their lives in world conflicts, Meghan wore a vivid red evening gown designed by Carolina Herrera.
Ripple of Hope Awards Gala
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For the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New York City in December 2022, Meghan and Harry walked the blue carpet hand-in-hand, as the duchess stood out from the bold color scheme, wearing
Meghan styled the dress with her simple slicked back hairstyle and a pair of black pointed high heeled pumps.
Women of Vision Awards
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Another New York City awards appearance saw Meghan opt for a glittering gold cocktail dress with daring bust cut-out
Meghan wore her hair styled in waves across one shoulder for the event and styled the look with gold heeled sandals and gold and diamond jewelry.
Variety Power of Women Gala
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Meghan’s most recent red carpet appearance was made in November 2023, where the duchess attended the Variety Power of Women Gala in Los Angeles.
For the gala, the royal wore a in one of her favorite neutral shades designed by Proenza Schouler.
Meghan wore her hair in her slicked back style with a chignon at the nape of the neck and carried a black leather clutch bag, paired with black heeled pumps.
William Brown is Regalrumination.com‘s royal reporter, based in London. You can find him on X (formerly ) at and read his stories on Regalrumination.com‘s
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