Meghan is joined by two old friends at Wimbledon as she makes surprise appearance to cheer pal Serena Williams to victory (so could they be Archie's secret godparents?)
- Duchess of Sussex, 37, looked stylish as she arrived at Wimbledon to watch her friend Serena Williams
- Brought along university friend Lindsay Roth, and Genevieve Hillis, who co-hosted Meghan's baby shower
- She donned a chic white striped blazer, blue jeans and held a monochrome hat at seats at court No. 1 today
- The royal accessorised with a letter 'A' necklace in tribute to her son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
The Duchess of Sussex was joined by two old friends at Wimbledon today as she made a surprise appearance to cheer her pal Serena Williams to victory.
Meghan, 37, took a break from looking after Archie to watch Williams beat Kaja Juvan on Court One - alongside two friends from her days at Northwestern University in the U.S, sparking speculation they could be her son's godparents.
In only her third public appearance since giving birth, the Duchess was joined by Lindsay Roth, who was expected to be her maid of honour until she decided against having one, and Genevieve Hillis, who co-hosted Meghan's baby shower with Williams.
It was an all-American outing for the Duchess as she and her two US friends cheered on Serena on Independence Day.
The mother-of-one looked stylish in a white and black-pin-striped blazer and black vest top which she paired with blue jeans - and accessorised with an adorable 'A' necklace in tribute to her two-month-old son.
Although there is no official dress code at Wimbledon, many spectators choose to dress up - particular for Centre Court and Court One - so Meghan's decision to wear denim may have raised some eyebrows.
Donning a ring on her left hand and a stylish pair of sunglasses, she could be seen clutching a monochrome Madewell trilby hat.
Meghan Markle, 37, made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon today to cheer on her friend of ten years, Serena Williams
The royal was all smiles as she sported a pair of fashionable sunglasses and an adorable letter 'A' necklace in tribute to her two-month-old son, Archie
The Duchess of Sussex, who is renowned for her monochrome wardrobe, looked stylish in a white and black pinstriped blazer which she paired with blue jeans
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The Duchess of Sussex supported her friend Serena Williams on Centre Court at Wimbledon today, and we love the smart casual look she chose to wear. We've missed new mum Meghan while she's been on maternity leave!
She repeated a white blazer by L'Agence, which she first wore whilst on tour in Australia last year. This time she teamed it with skinny blue jeans, black court heels, her Pippa Small earrings, Finlay London sunglasses and a Madewell panama hat. Oh and of course that new initial necklace by Jennifer Meyer. A for Archie!
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The unexpected appearance, only her third since going on maternity leave, has sparked speculation that her choice of company may be hinting at who Archie's godparents are
Meghan was flanked by Genevieve Hillis, who co-hosted Meghan's baby shower with Williams and Lindsay Roth. Both met the duchess at Northwestern University in the U.S.
The duchess, 37, paired her white and black pinstripe blazer and blue jeans with a pair of black stilettos
Meghan has previously been photographed wearing a delicate 18-carat gold 'mommy' necklace when she was seven-months-pregnant, with many believing it could have been one of her baby shower gifts. The new necklace is believed to be from the same brand
The Duchess of Sussex watched Serena Williams on court one at Wimbledon today as she faced Kaja Juvan
The dainty mini uppercase letter necklace, by Jennifer Meyer, retails at £278 ($350), while Meghan also opted for a pair of turquoise mountain nosheen stud earrings costing £50.
She has favoured turquoise gems on recent appearances, selecting the stunning stone for two of her three public appearances since she gave birth in May.
Meghan has previously been photographed wearing a delicate 18-carat gold 'mommy' necklace when she was seven-months-pregnant, with many believing it could have been one of her baby shower gifts.
The handcrafted necklace doesn't come cheap, and retails at an eye-watering $850 (£650), by designer Jennifer Meyer - and it appears the new letter addition to her jewellery collection could be from the same brand.
The royal, who is known for her chic monochrome wardrobe, opted for jewellery with the colourful stone for her appearance at a baseball game in London over the weekend, as well as during Archie's photocall immediately after giving birth.
Meghan looked in high spirits as she could be seen cheering from the crowd alongside her friends from Northwestern University, Genevieve Hills and Lindsay Roth.
The group stood up from their seats and clapped as Williams defeated Juvan, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Meghan's appearance at the All England Club came on American Independence Day and a few days before the christening of Archie on Saturday.
Last year, the Duchess of Sussex, then a newly-wed, attended the tennis competition with her sister-in-law Kate.
Sharing jokes and smiles the two women looked in high spirits as they watched Serena play in the ladies final.
On that occasion the tennis legend, having given birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia ten months prior and suffered complications, could not take the trophy home.
Miss Williams, who became friends with Meghan after meeting her at a charity football match in 2014, was a guest at her wedding to Harry in May 2018 and is rumoured to be one of Archie’s godmothers.
As she left the match, the Duchess of Sussex shook hands with a young spectator dressed in Star Spangled banner attire for Independence Day
Meghan's appearance at the All England Club came on American Independence Day, and she looked delighted to speak with a young spectator representing the U.S. with his attire
Meghan and her friends Ms Hillis and Ms Roth stood up from their seats and clapped as Serena won the match 2-6, 6-2, 6-4
Meghan sported a silver ring on her left hand as she waited for the action to unfold on Centre Court alongside her friends from Northwestern University, Genevieve Hillis and Lindsay Roth
Since giving birth to Archie, Meghan has only attended two public events - Trooping the Colour, and to join Prince Harry to watch the capital host its first Major League game
The group were all smiles and laughter as they enjoyed the warm weather at Wimbledon in south west London today
The Duchess took a seat next to rumoured godparent Lindsay Roth, who opted for a stylish navy lace dress
Serena Williams, who has been friends with Meghan for more than 10 years, celebrates her 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory against Juvan
In 2018, Serena said: ‘We’ve always had a wonderful friendship. Every year for a couple of years she comes out to Wimbledon and supported me. Now she’s supporting me in a different role. But our friendship is still exactly the same.’
She added: ‘If there was a Wimbledon royalty, I would like to believe I would be Wimbledon royalty because I’ve done pretty well here in the past.’
Earlier this week, Williams, 37, said she would wait until Archie was three months old before offering 'words of wisdom'.
The tennis star, who gave birth to her daughter Olympia in 2017, was asked if she had offered advice to Meghan since Archie's arrival in May.
She said: 'I never pass on words of wisdom, because I feel like everyone when they have a kid, especially when you've just had a baby, it's so difficult to just be.'
Meghan's visit to the All England Club comes after her sister-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, made her own surprise trip to SW19 on Tuesday.
Kate enjoyed a behind the scenes tour at the Championships and made the rare move of watching part of Brit Harriet Dart's match on an outside court.
Meghan arrived on one of the hottest days of the tournament so far this year, with temperatures expected to reach 26C.
Other famous faces at Wimbledon on Thursday included ex-Chancellor George Osborne, retired broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald and former British tennis player Tim Henman.
Andy Murray, who will be Williams's partner in the mixed doubles competition, is later set to play is first match at Wimbledon in two years as he begins his men's doubles campaign.
Meghan and her friends looked like they were having a great time supporting Williams. The tennis legend and Hillis (left) co-hosted her NYC baby shower
The three friends, who all attended Northwestern University, followed the action intently this afternoon
The Duchess of Sussex appeared to share a joke with her close friend Lindsay Roth, who she met at Northwestern University
Meghan's appearance at the All England Club came on American Independence Day and a few days before the christening of Archie on Saturday. Last year, the Duchess of Sussex, then a newly-wed, attended the tennis competition with her sister-in-law Kate
The dainty mini uppercase letter necklace, by Jennifer Meyer, retails at £278 ($350), while Meghan also opted for a pair of turquoise mountain nosheen stud earrings costing £50
In 2018, Serena said: ‘We’ve always had a wonderful friendship. Every year for a couple of years she comes out to Wimbledon and supported me. Now she’s supporting me in a different role. But our friendship is still exactly the same’
Meghan and her friends looked absolutely delighted as Williams celebrated her 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory against Juvan
Who are in line to be Archie's royal godparents?
ON MEGHAN'S SIDE
THE MOTHER OF MEGHAN'S GODCHILDREN: Benita Litt
If Meghan decides a reciprocal godparenting arrangement might be best, then she may well look to the mother of her own godchildren.
Benita Litt, mother to Remi and Rylan Litt, was spotted close to Meghan's mother Doria at the royal wedding with the pair clearly delighted to be representing the Duchess's side of the family.
A former entertainment lawyer, high-flying Benita has previously been on holiday with the royal - and if you needed any further proof of their solid friendship, the pair also spent Christmas 2016 together.
Benita Litt (pictured left at the Royal wedding with Meghan's mother Doria) is the mother of Meghan's godchildren Remi and Rylan Litt
THE UNIVERSITY PAL: Lindsay Roth
Keeper of some of the Duchess' oldest secrets, Lindsay Roth is a fellow alumni from Northwestern University in Illinois, where the pair bonded in an English literature class studying Toni Morrison's works.
Now a successful TV producer and author, Lindsay has already bestowed a role on Meghan, choosing her to serve as her maid of honour at her wedding in 2016.
Roth has produced series for Larry King, Haylie Duff, the Grammy Awards and the US Open. She had also worked in beauty at one point and will soon be adding author to her resume. Her book What Pretty Girls Are Made Of takes a look inside the beauty industry.
Lindsay Roth (pictured with Meghan) is one of her oldest friends and a fellow alumni from Meghan's time spent studying literature at Northwestern
THE BABY SHOWER CO-HOST: Genevieve Hillis
Genevieve Hillis also met Meghan while studying at Northwestern University. She and Serena Williams co-hosted her baby shower in New York.
Hillis is a high-powered lobbyist who worked her way up in the political system after starting out as an intern for Congresswoman Debora Pryce (R- OH).
In 2007 she switched things up however and took a position with Direct Supply Inc after getting her master's degree in public health from Indiana University.
That interview was no doubt a breeze for Hillis since she knows botht he president and CEO of the company - her father Bob Hillis.
She is now the Director of Government Affairs for the company, which aims to provide an array of products and service to assist with senior living.
Hillis' address is listed as the $1.5 million home where her parents live the suburbs outside Milwaukee.
Genevieve Hillis also met Meghan while studying at Northwestern University. She and Serena Williams co-hosted her baby shower in New York (pictured)
THE BFF: Jessica Mulroney
Widely thought of as Meghan's BFF - and unofficial stylist - Jessica Mulroney is a clear frontrunner, although her U.S. location means she'd be a godparent from afar.
The American stylist, a mother-of-three married to Canadian TV host Ben Mulroney, is so close to the Duchess that her four-year-old daughter, Ivy, was a flower girl at the royal wedding.
Her seven-year-old brothers John and Brian had the honour of being page boys.
The 39-year-old, who divides her time between Toronto and New York, where she works for Good Morning America as a fashion contributor, even has photos of the royal wedding in her home, with the stylish black-and-white snaps revealed in a video she posted last year.
Among those closest to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who could be named godparents of their first child, is Meghan's best friend and unofficial stylist Jessica Mulroney (pictured)
THE FAMOUS FRIEND: Serena Williams
Tennis icon Serena Williams has remained close friends with Meghan since the pair first met in 2010 at the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida.
Meghan previously wrote about their friendship on her lifestyle blog, The Tig, saying the pair had found an instant affection.
'We hit it off immediately,' she said. ‘Taking pictures, laughing through the flag football game we were both playing in, and chatting not about tennis or acting, but about all the good old fashioned girly stuff.’
The sportswoman, 37, was one of the pals involved in organising her baby shower in New York - and admitted that she'd pulled out all the stops to make it perfect for her pal.
Serena was a guest at St George's Chapel Windsor when Meghan married Prince Harry last May, and was one of the close friends invited to their more 'intimate' evening do for 200 friends.
Tennis icon Serena Williams (pictured centre in New York) has remained close friends with the Duchess of Sussex since the pair first met in 2010
THE BERKSHIRE FRIEND: Amal Clooney
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, 41, and her husband George, 57, were in attendance at Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding.
The mother of twins, who developed a friendship with the duchess during her transition to London, are connected through celebrity hair stylist Miguel Perez.
According to Elle, Meghan has been relying on Amal's advice for coping with being in the public eye.
Amal and her husband are part of the well-heeled set of Berkshire-based celebrities who live close to Harry and Meghan's new home at Frogmore Cottage.
Their sprawling home is just a 30-minute drive from Windsor and the couples are said to socialise regularly.
Harry and Meghan also spent a few days with the Clooneys at their 18th century Villa Oleandra in Lake Como in August 2018, relaxing by the pool and playing basketball.
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, 41, seen with George in March, attended Harry and Meghan's wedding. Amal was also in attendance of the Duchess's New York baby shower
On Harry's side
THE SECOND FATHER: Mark Dyer
Mark Dyer has been noted as a 'second father' to Prince Harry throughout his upbringing and a mentor alongside the royal's former nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke.
Cheltenham College educated Dyer, known as Marko to friends, became a steadying big brother figure to the princes in the mid-Nineties when he worked as an equerry to the Prince of Wales for 18 months.
Prince Charles appointed Dyer to keep an eye on his sons, and he was brought in as a male counterpart to former royal nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke.
During the first half term after Diana's death, when the boys would have been with their mother, Prince Charles was committed to a five day visit to Africa.
He took Harry along and while the Prince carried out engagements, Harry went off on safari in Botswana, organised by Mark.
From then on he was a key guiding figure as Harry and William tried to come to terms with the loss of their mother.
After his spell as an employee to the Prince ended he remained a mentor to Harry.
In 2009 Mark founded the management company MDM Bars and Pubs and runs two pubs The Sand's End and The Brown Cow, in south-west London which both became haunts of Prince Harry.
Mark's six-year-old son Jasper, who is Prince Harry's godson, was chosen as a page boy for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding.
Mark Dyer (pictured with Harry) has been described as a 'second father' to Prince Harry following his mother Princess Diana's death
THE FATHER OF HARRY'S GODCHILD: Jake Warren
Jake Warren and his wife Zoe attended the couple's wedding, and their daughter Zalie - who is one of Prince Harry's godchildren - was chosen to be a flower girl.
The godson of Princess Diana, Jake grew up alongside Prince Harry and has often been spotted with him at events including Ascot.
The Warren family are closely connected to the royals through horse-racing. Jake's father John Warren is the Queen's racing manager.
The father-and-son team run Highclere Stud in Newbury together.
Jake Warren and his wife Zoe had their daughter Zali, who is one of Prince Harry's godchildren, attended their wedding (Harry and Jake pictured together at Royal Ascot in 2014)
THE FAMILY MEMBER: Mike and Zara Tindall
Harry has shared a close bond with his cousin Zara Tindall since childhood.
Back when Zara had a tongue piercing and Harry was known for his wild nights out, the pair were known as the 'fun' royal rebels.
However, their friendship has endured now they are both settled down and in their 30s.
Indeed, it's Harry who is said to be responsible for Zara's happy marriage to Mike Tindall after introducing the pair at Manly Wharf Hotel in Sydney in 2003, during the Rugby World Cup.
Zara and Mike chose Prince Harry to be godfather to their second daughter, Lena, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended her christening in March at St Nicholas Church in Cherington, Gloucestershire.
Harry is godfather to Lena Tindall, the younger daughter of his cousin Zara and Mike Tindall (pictured at the Copper Box)
Not on maternity leave then
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