Meghan Markle news: Pregnant Duchess gives glimpse of growing baby bump in blue dress

Meghan Markle, 37, and Prince Harry, 34, were pictured making their way to an evening out together tonight. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to welcome their first child together in spring 2019. The exciting news was announced on October 15 this year by Kensington Palace. Tonight, a glimpse at Meghan’s growing baby bump could be seen, as she stepped out in a royal blue dress.

The garment featured a scoop-neck design, and hugged her stomach.

The former Suits actress teamed her outfit with a matching coat, as well as a blue clutch bag.

She wore her brunette locks in a sleek up ‘do.

As they made their way towards the car, the duo appeared to hold hands.

Prince Harry sported a blue suit, and wore his shirt with some top buttons undone.

The Duke and Duchess had attended The Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund Christmas Carol Service at St Luke’s Church, London.

Shortly after the event, royal correspondent for The Sun Emily Andrews took to Twitter to share some more snaps with her 20,800 followers.

She captioned the photos: “Cute baby bump alert! #meghan #duchessofsussex looks like she’s popped!

“All KP [Kensington Palace] have ever said is that she’s due in the ‘spring’.

“By the looks of things March or early April. H&M here leaving a charity carol concert in Chelsea for the Henry van Straubenzee fund, where both spoke.”

Elsewhere this evening, Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 36, were pictured at Buckingham Palace, London.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had attended an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps.

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were also at the event.

The Duchess stepped out in a pale-toned dress which had been embellished with sparkles.

Having opted for an up ‘do, Kate teamed the bejewelled outfit with the late Princess Diana’s Cambridge Lovers’ Knot Tiara.

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Who is Meghan Markle? Quick profile

Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle, on August 4, 1981 to parents Doria Ragland and father Thomas Markle.

Her father was previously married to Roslyn Loveless and Meghan has two elder half sibling – sister Samantha Markle and brother Thomas Markle Junior.

Actress

Meghan’s first television appearance in the USA was in an episode of the medical drama General Hospital in 2002.

She later moved on to roles in CSI, Without a Trace and Castle along with bit parts in Hollywood films including Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me and Horrible Bosses.

Meghan was also a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal – but her most famous role was as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, which launched in 2011.

She was written out in the finale of the seventh series when her character got married, which aired in April 2018 – just before she got married herself.

Charity and humanitarian work

Meghan Markle’s career in television has gone hand-in-hand with her support for causes close to her heart.

She wrote about the stigma around menstrual health in an article for Time magazine and was a Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada – with whom she travelled to Rwanda for the charity’s Clean Water Campaign.

And her commitment to gender equality has seen her work with the United Nations – receiving a standing ovation in 2015 for her speech to mark International Women’s Day.

Relationships

In September 2011, she wed film producer Trevor Engelson, who she began dating in 2004.

But the pair divorced two years later in August 2013, citing irreconcilable difference.

She was in a relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello for almost two years, before they broke it off in 2016 but the two remain good friends.

And in June 2016, she met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.

Their relationship began in October that year and just over one year later, on November 27, 2017, the pair announced their engagement.

They married on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Meghan’s heritage

Some have claimed Meghan Markle is the first mixed-race member of the Royal Family.

Historians are still arguing about Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.

But Meghan will be the first royal to openly embrace a mixed-race heritage.

She has written about the difficulties of being a biracial actress in Hollywood as she claims she is not black enough for some roles and not white enough for others.