Meghan Markle's Birkenhead Visit Outfit was Her Brightest Yet With a Bold Purple Dress and Contrasting Red Coat

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published 14 January 2019

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a full itinerary today for their visit to Birkenhead (opens in new tab), England. The two kicked off the activities at Hamilton Square by greeting fans and throughout the day will visit a number of local organizations that support and empower groups within the local community, including Tomorrow's Women (opens in new tab) and The Hive Wirral Youth Zone (opens in new tab).

For the visit, the Duchess of Sussex arrived wearing bold color on bold color, with a dress from Babaton by Aritizia (opens in new tab) in a vivid shade of purple, and an equally bright red coat by Sentaler (opens in new tab). It's a completely different look for Meghan, who typically opts for demure shades of nude, navy and black for her royal appearances.

You might also have spotted Meghan's Gabriela Hearst (opens in new tab) leather bowling bag and delicate jewelry—a pair of dainty earrings by Bar Jewellery (opens in new tab). She even wore a pair of matching bold red heels from Stuart Weitzman (opens in new tab) to complete the look, despite being pregnant, a true testament to her style as a chic duchess. (Because you'd find me in sneakers, TBH.)

Today's visit comes after last week when Meghan dropped by Smart Works (opens in new tab) (an organization that helps women re-enter the workforce), which she recently became a patron to. The Duchess of Sussex has a busy schedule lined up for today and she's handling everything like a pro. See more photos of her outfit, from head to toe, ahead.

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Marina Liao is the former fashion news editor at MarieClaire.com, where she covered celebrity style (from Meghan Markle to Katie Holmes), fashion trends, and shopping advice, plus conducted original interviews with industry insiders. She's also had many opportunities to write content in other areas such as beauty, food, tech, and even home. Her previous fashion stints include POPSUGAR and Cosmopolitan.