Every Outfit Meghan Markle Wore On Her Nigeria Trip With Prince Harry
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry finished their three-day visit to Nigeria on May 12, and it was packed with events. From giving speeches at schools to watching a game of polo, the trip required many outfit changes from the royals, and Meghan unsurprisingly had several a day. The Duchess of Sussex's post-royal fashion is normally classic yet laidback, and she's regularly seen in slim-fitting jeans with a structured jacket or blazer on top. Of course, she and Harry had to pack for Nigeria's warmer weather, which hovered around the mid-90s Fahrenheit. Still, Meghan looked calm and collected as she enjoyed the sights and people around her.
Loose, breezy dresses were a staple in Meghan's Nigeria wardrobe, and she also honored the country — as well as her heritage — by wearing a traditional Nigerian skirt. In fact, during a panel, the former "Suits" actor got candid about finding out she was part Nigerian through a genealogy test. The red maxi she wore while speaking to the audience was just one of the many colorful looks she rocked on this trip, so let's take a look at all of her impeccable fashion while in Nigeria.
Meghan Markle's first look was a flowy maxi dress
While visiting Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, Meghan Markle wore a soft, blush-colored floor-length dress by Heidi Merrick. Its name? The Windsor Gown. The British royal family just happens to be called the House of Windsor, so her choice of apparel may have been deliberate. It was the perfect ensemble for the Nigerian heat, and Meghan kept extra cool with her hair in a sleek low ponytail. She accessorized her look perfectly with two necklaces: a thin, gold collar necklace and a long, beaded Nigerian one.
Meghan Markle looked impeccable in a white pantsuit
For their formal welcome, Meghan Markle wore a crisp, bold pantsuit combo with a slightly flared leg and camel-colored heels, while Prince Harry looked dashing in a dark green suit — surely a nod to the Nigerian flag. Meghan kept on her gold necklace and added a pop of color with a pink wrist corsage.
Meghan Markle's white column dress matched Prince Harry's outfit
White seems to be one of Meghan Markle's favorite colors, as she opted for a simple column dress for the Nigeria Unconquered reception. Around her neck was a gold and diamond cross necklace that belonged to the late Princess Diana but was later presented to Meghan by Prince Harry. As for Harry, he coordinated his wife's 'fit with a sand-colored suit and white button-down shirt.
Meghan Markle then opted for a pop of color in a red dress
On the second day of her Nigeria trip with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle spoke on a Women in Leadership panel while wearing a spaghetti-strap ankle-length dress with a ruffled hem. Complementing it was a pair of simple nude sandals with stiletto heels. "I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more color, so I can fit in with all of you and your incredible fashion," she told the audience (via the New York Post). It doesn't hurt that red is just one of many colors that look gorgeous on the duchess.
Meghan Markle rocked a Nigerian skirt
Meghan Markle blended two of her cultures together with a white Carolina Herrera button-down shirt paired with a blue, striped Nigerian skirt, which was one of the many gifts she and Prince Harry received during their trip. This time, she and Harry were in Lagos, where they enjoyed watching a traditional dance before departing the country. Meghan's 'fit was one of her more relaxed ones, but of course, she wasn't without a pair of high heels, this time in gold.
Meghan Markle stunned in a leafy dress for a charity game
One of Meghan Markle's most stunning and daring looks was her strappy, dark green dress by Johanna Ortiz. The front bodice features a cute cut-out, while the bottom is even more daring with a high slit. The tropical, laidback pattern was fitting, as Meghan wore the dress for a charity volleyball match benefiting Nigeria Unconquered. Here, she looked relaxed and cool with a low ponytail accessorized with lots of gold jewelry.
Meghan Markle's effortless polo-viewing dress
Talk about a gliz look! Meghan Markle donned a breezy beige floor-length dress with a deep V-neck and a halter neckline for day three's polo match at the Lagos Polo Club. The gorgeous gown had a subtle floral pattern and a matching scarf that Meghan dangled backward over her neck. She wore her hair in a chic updo with some tendrils framing her face. It was the perfect high-end yet comfy attire for watching live sports.
Meghan Markle pulled out a familiar yellow dress
Meghan Markle took to her vow to wear more color and popped into a bright yellow Carolina Herrera maxi dress while visiting the State Governor House on the last day of the trip. The gown was custom-made for the duchess while she was pregnant with Archie, and she also wore the dress when she and Prince Harry announced that they were expecting their second child, daughter Lilibet. Could this 'fit be an Easter egg, or did she just wear it for sentimental reasons? There's not way to know for certain at the time of writing, but it's an interesting point regardless.