Meghan Markle returns to England in her business-as-usual uniform – WWD

London – Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returned to England with her husband, Prince Harry.

The couple traveled by train from London Euston to Manchester for a young world conference. Meghan made a big speech in front of an audience of 2,300.

The event brings together young voices from more than 190 countries with representatives from companies such as Audi, Dior, Swarovski and others.

Markle has spoken out about gender equality. In the year In 2019, she met with Youth Ambassadors at Windsor Castle to discuss the topic.

It will be the ousted couple’s first public appearance since Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee weekend celebrations last June.

On the way to the event, the Duchess wore a light camel silk cashmere polo from American label Brandon Maxwell with wide-leg pants in the same shade and Manlo Blahnik heels.

Maxwell launched the brand in 2015.

Maxwell It was the first male designer she wore after her wedding to the Duke of Sussex at an invitation to the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Championships in London.

Markle’s appearance comes at a critical moment in the UK as she appoints new Prime Minister Liz Truss, the government that defeated Conservative Party rival Rishi Sunak by 57.4 percent in early July elections.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been afraid to speak out on politics in the past, but at home they follow royal protocol to avoid making a choice on the subject.

At the evening event in Manchester, England, Markle went full Italian by wearing Valentino: a red dress with wide leg pants. She finished off her look with Aquazura heels.

The monochrome ensemble could be a simple tribute to Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, who passed away 25 years ago last week. In the year

Markle began her speech by saying, “It’s great to be back in England.”

“And there I was, the ‘Suits’ kid. I had the deep and lasting respect and admiration of world leaders, humanitarians, prime ministers and activists who surrounded me. And I was allowed to take a seat at the table,” she said.

“I was so shocked by this experience, I think I even saved my marker on the little piece of paper with my name on it.”

The Duke and Duchess will continue their European tour with a visit to Dusseldorf for the Invictus Games on Tuesday and return to London for the Wellchild Awards ceremony on Thursday.