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Meghan Markle made her first public outing alongside the Queen of England herself on Monday for a celebration of Commonwealth Day, joining her fiancé Prince Harry and soon-to-be siblings-in-law Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton_  by [Raisa Bruner](https://time.com/author/raisa-bruner/)  ## Raisa Bruner Mar 12, 2018 5:43 PM UTC Meghan Markle made her first public outing alongside the Queen of England herself on Monday for a celebration of Commonwealth Day, joining her fiancé Prince Harry and soon-to-be siblings-in-law Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton  by [Raisa Bruner](https://time.com/author/raisa-bruner/)  ## Raisa Bruner Mar 12, 2018 5:43 PM UTC [Meghan Markle](http://time.com/5179035/meghan-markle-prince-harry-prince-william-kate-middleton-royal-foundation-forum/) made her first public outing alongside the [Queen of England](http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/bbc-the-coronation-of-queen-elizabeth-ii) herself on Monday for a celebration of Commonwealth Day, joining [her fiancé Prince Harry](http://time.com/5182543/prince-harry-meghan-markle-invite-public-wedding/) and soon-to-be siblings-in-law Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge [Kate Middleton](http://time.com/5156818/kate-middleton-royal-baby-due-date/) for a visit to Westminster Abbey in London for a multi-faith prayer service. Decked out in a white beret and matching coat with blue stiletto heels, Markle’s fashion caught attention, [as usual](http://time.com/5062929/meghan-markle-fashion-photos/). This time, however, there was an extra meaning behind her look. Her striking beret, designed by milliner Stephen Jones, had special resonance for the royal family: Jones was a favorite of [Princess Diana](http://time.com/5037800/meghan-markle-ring-details/), Harry and William’s mother. And Diana was also prone to topping off her look with a chic beret. The subtle nod to Diana’s fashion sense did not go unnoticed by sharp-eyed fashion fans and followers of the future royal bride. Markle’s footwear also came to many spectators’ attention: she appeared to be wearing the exact same navy suede pumps as the [Duchess of Cambridge](http://time.com/5168720/kate-middleton-hard-hat/) for the day’s events. Power to both of them, as they nimbly navigated the cobblestone streets outside Westminster Abbey while entering the service and greeting fans outside afterward. > [](https://twitter.com/KateBennett%5FDC/status/973238697159282688) > [](https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/973219278500585473) ## Transcript [00:00] [ UNKNOWN ] [00:02] dancers, and drummers. Who very patiently [00:06] be waiting there and miss Markel is having a crash [00:10] course beginning of the Commonwealth as our all [00:12] younger. Members of the family, the Duke and the [00:14] Duchess of Cambridge there. The Duke there tonight [00:17] will be joining his father at Mowbray House. Yeah, the [00:20] great thing about the Commonwealth is just are all [00:23] continents. It spans all sizes, all, don't forget, 24 [00:27] Commonwealth nations, are small island- states, very, [00:29] very vulnerable to environment. 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