Meghan Markle made her first outing as the Duchess of Sussex today as the newlyweds arrived at Prince Charles's 70th birthday party at Buckingham Palace.
The honeymoon is over for Prince Harry and Meghan, with the new Duke of Sussex giving a warm and witty speech at the garden party in honour of his father Prince Charles.
The Duchess of Sussex was given a warm welcome into the family, with Prince Harry explicitly referring to the garden party as a 'family celebration' during his speech.
Harry and Meghan enjoyed only a brief private getaway following their wedding on Saturday, delaying their full honeymoon to honour the Prince, with talks of a 'mini-moon' in Ireland in June or July.
But their newlywed energy was on full display as she rubbed her hand up and down her husband's back as they made their way out.
Meghan joined Prince Harry, Camilla and Prince Charles for the 'family celebration' today for Prince Charles's 70th birthday
Meghan placed a protective arm around Harry as they made their way back inside during the garden party
The pair never seemed to lose touch with one another, and Meghan held her new husband's arm as she navigated the grass in 4.5-inch heels
The outing is Meghan and Harry's first event as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
For the first time at this afternoon's garden party, Meghan was addressed as Her Royal Highness – HRH – in public
The Duchess of Sussex - who will be referred to as Her Royal Highness (HRH) for the first time in public - wore a white dress by Goat and a hat by Philip Treacy, switching up her signature messy bun for a chic up do.
Meghan's nerves at her first public outing were quickly offset by a lighthearted moment when a bumblebee flew into Prince Harry's ear during his speech, sending her into a fit of giggles.
Harry, who was midway through the speech at Buckingham Palace in London suddenly went lost his place and said laughing: 'To say... phffff....that bee really got me!'
Meghan enjoyed only a brief private getaway with Harry following their wedding at Windsor Castle on Saturday
The garden party saw more than 6,000 people, all from the charities and military associations most closely linked with the Prince, descend on the grounds of Buckingham Palace
Meghan's nerves at her first public outing were quickly offset by a lighthearted moment when a bumblebee flew into Prince Harry's ear during his speech, sending her into a fit of giggles
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
People will be expected to curtsey to the new Duchess of Sussex and call her Ma'am at the garden party today
The Duchess asked her father-in-law to accompany up part of the aisle for the St George's Chapel service
Prince Harry speaks to those gathered for Charles's 70th birthday celebrations, while Camilla and Meghan listen
The newlyweds looked delighted to be in attendance of the garden party, despite sacrificing having a full honeymoon to make it
Prince Charles playfully swung his umbrella while holding his top hat during his birthday celebrations as his wife clapped
Charles looked slightly bemused and she leant across the laughing Duchess of Cornwall to explain to him what had happened.
Ironically, Harry had just praised his father's life-long determination to protect species under threat.
Harry said today: 'We're here today to reflect on and to celebrate my father's dedicated support to all of you and the work that you do.
'But first, I would like us to take a moment to remember all those affected by the tragic events at the Manchester Arena a year ago.
'We are fortunate to have over 250 representatives of the emergency services here today.
'It is right that we take a moment to recognise the amazing work they do every day, and how each member of our blue light services rise to meet the challenge of tragic events such as the attack a year ago.
'We are also joined by Youth United Cadets.
'Their organisation also provided triage support to the medical crews on the attack.
'So, on behalf of my family, and everyone here, I would like to say thank you to the emergency services and all those who supported the injured and affected.
The Duchess of Cornwall met a gospel choir at the garden party today, some members of which had performed at the royal wedding on Saturday
Prince Charles also enjoyed a laugh with the Kingdom Choir, some of who had performed at the wedding on Saturday, where he walked his new daughter-in-law Meghan Markle down part of the aisle
Prince Charles and Camilla posed for photographs together on the lawn during the garden party
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex smiles for the cameras along with Charles and Camilla at the birthday celebration today
The garden party sees more than 6,000 people descend on the grounds of Buckingham Palace for music and speeches
The Duchess of Sussex was given a warm welcome into the family, with Prince Harry explicitly referring to the garden party as a 'family celebration' during his speech
Asked whether Meghan would be insisting on royal protocol being enforced, Kensington Palace declined to comment
When Meghan embarked on meeting charity representatives, she cleverly extended her hand to shake before most had a chance to bow
Prince Harry speaks as Charles, Camilla and Meghan listen at the garden party at Buckingham Palace this afternoon
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex walked with her husband, Prince Harry as they attended the garden party this afternoon
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