Royal Style and Gossip: The Sussexes Down Under; Meghan is glowing

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Harry & Meghan have arrived in Sydney.
The purple folders coordinating with her coat will not slow down speculation...

And I'll bet there aren't many 60something women who can still fit into dresses they wore when they were in their thirties!

I do like Meghans style and the muted colour palette and would really hate to see her in a mother of the bride ensemble like Kate seems to favour but I really want to see her wearing more British designers and less of her mega wealthy best buddies fashion line, the Royal family have to earn their keep for want of a better phrase, otherwise people will wonder what the point of them is.

I think Meghan comes over as stylish, elegant, understated and classy.

There are a lot of subtexts to this, to do with how women of colour in the media are portrayed, and I am sure she is very aware of this.

I am interested in clothes and I am interested that the Royal Family is going to have mixed race heirs quite close to the throne.

However, if Meghan wants to wear navy, then let her, doesn't bother me. I think she looks great and very professional. I am sure she is getting good professional advice re image.

A distant relative of mine was in The Price and the Showgirl - he played Laurence Olivier's son.

Oh wow! It's years since I've seen it so I don't remember, but did he have any scenes with Marilyn?

I think so, he was third-billed so it wasn't a small part. I've never actually met him though, he must be fairly elderly now.

Probably 9 out if 10 items in my wardrobe are navy. I love navy. But if she's not going to change the colour, maybe inject some pattern?

I adored the Roksanda.

Fiji Tour is due to start on Tuesday.
Haven't got a full photo, but Meghan's evening dress from the governor's reception looks interesting.

Veja eco trainers on the boat.

Blimey, they don't half gaze at each other lovingly.
Trouble is, if that ever stops, same with all the hand holding, rumours will start. Keep being lovin', Harry and Megs!

I tried to rock the Meghan look today: skinny dark jeans, white blouse, grey jacket. I looked bloody awful.

I do wish she would stop clinging to Harry like a simpering limpet.

Bit harse pp. it's reciprocated in most photos.

*harsh

Clionba - those were my thoughts. They can't keep up this loved up clinginess up indefinitely and then people will start talking...

Ooh so she has cancelled all her appointments today - no fashion to gaze at!

If she cancels all her Monday appointments, it is more acceptable to cancel her next few days appointments. It is more diplomatic to do that than refuse to travel somewhere due to health risks. It doesn't matter how obvious it is, she has to look after herself.

I adored the Roksanda.

Me too. I was watching some YouTube videos today of the tour, and for the first time, I noticed that she wore that dress when visiting a girls' high school. Interestingly, their school uniform is in the same two shades of blue. I doubt that was an accident. Nice touch, Meg.

What day were they due to travel?

Where did you hear that she's cancelled all her Monday appointments @MonteCarla?

mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-21/meghan-markle-pulls-out-of-official-engagements-on-fraser-island/10402190

Thanks @crabb. The palace are still saying she's going to Fiji and Tonga (always a MN favourite!) though.

Headline news on the Times about an hour ago.

I’m not surprised she’s giving Fraser Island a miss - it’s a long day on very bumpy 4WD tracks.

I like Meghan’s polka dot number this morning. I’m watching the live footage atm they’re currently on the cruise over to Fraser Island. Harry on a barge and Meghan on a more luxurious yacht.

Also nice to see pictures of Pippa and James strolling around London with DS in his pram, no name yet.

Will check the DM for pics....

Photo of dress from last night. Bump definitely showing more now