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See Every Photo From Meghan Markle And Queen Elizabeth’s First Royal Event

The Duchess Of Sussex Received A Warm Welcome From Cheshire During A Day Of Royal Duties With The Queen

June 19, 2018

It was a big day for the Duchess of Sussex as she undertook her first day of solo engagements with her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. From opening a bridge to attending story time, Duchess Meghan handled her duties with her signature grace and charm. Click through for a full recap of the day.

This article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR US.

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See Every Photo From Meghan Markle And Queen Elizabeth's First Royal Event
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Queen Elizabeth and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex exit the Royal Train at Runcorn Station in Cheshire in the north of England. Photo: Getty
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A sweet smile from Markle at the platform. Photo: Getty
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Crowds of very enthusiastic children greeted the royals in town. Photo: Getty
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The royal duo make their way through town. Photo: Getty
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The royals chat with their hosts ahead of the day's first event. Photo: Getty
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And receive a welcoming bouquet from local children. Photo: Getty
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The Duchess donned Givenchy (designed by her wedding dress designer, Clare Waight Keller) for her day of duties. She also wore a pair of diamond-and-pearl earrings, a gift from the Queen. Photo: Getty
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Meanwhile, the Queen in green (possibly a tribute to those who died in the Grenfell Tower tragedy on its one-year anniversary): a coat designed by Stewart Parvin with a Rachel Trevor Morgan hat. Photo: Getty
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The Queen and the Duchess take a moment of silence for the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Photo: Getty
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The day's first order of business: opening the Mersey Gateway Bridge in Widnes. Photo: Getty
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Markle and the Queen share a laugh... Photo: Getty
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And another... Photo: Getty
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The Queen looks truly delighted. Photo: Getty
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Queen Elizabeth does the honors. Photo: Getty
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Duchess Meghan is all smiles. Photo: Getty
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A wave from the Queen. Photo: Getty
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The Queen and the Duchess prepare to depart Storyhouse... Photo: Getty
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But not before receiving another bouquet. Photo: Getty
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The Duchess greets the crowds gathered for a royal glimpse. Photo: Getty
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And the Queen makes her way through town. Photo: Getty
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Onto the second event: Storyhouse, a culture and arts center. Photo: Getty
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The duo will take a tour before officially opening the complex. Photo: Getty
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The Queen and Markle greet their hosts at Storyhouse. Photo: Getty
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The royals peek in on story time at Storyhouse. Photo: Getty
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The Duchess arrives at Chester Town Hall for the last event of the day: lunch. Photo: Getty
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The Queen and Duchess Meghan arrive at Chester Town Hall for lunch with the Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Alex Black. Photo: Getty
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