The Duchess of Sussex has stepped out in Johannesburg in an affordable version of a favoured trench-style dress she first wore to introduce newborn Archie to the world.
Meghan made a solo visit to the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday wearing a camel coloured belted-style trench dress.
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The $170 Banana Republic outfit was almost an exact replica of the Grace Wales Bonner designer dress she wore when introducing baby Archie to the world back in May. A typical dress from the Wales Bonner label costs in the vicinity of $1200.
The decision to choose a high-street version rather than opt for designer brands shows she has brought a new awareness to her role on the South African tour.
During the trip, Meghan has also ditched her engagement ring and toned down the designer outfits she opted for on her royal tour of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, instead wearing her favourite denim jacket and clothing from her own Smart Set collection.
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She has also recycled a dress previously worn on a visit to Bondi and opted to champion ethical brands that straddle the US, UK and South African designers.
The Sussexes first tour as a family has been widely seen as a success after the couple faced accusations of hypocrisy over using private jets while lecturing on environmental messages.
They have also come under fire over an expensive renovation to their Frogmore Cottage home that was paid for by taxpayer funds.
At the University event, Meghan said it had been an “incredible year now and we are really working to advocate for what is truly and deeply important to me: education and higher education, specifically is such a key element for growth, for economic growth and personal growth.”
“I think so much of what we should be talking about at ACU is supporting people to know that … you can take the next step,” she said.
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“So much is about having the support and scholarships and funding for students … That was the reason I was able to attend university.
“At the same level you need to have that support on the inside to be able to give as much back to those in the education system”
Meghan attended the event solo as her husband flies back from Malawi later today. The couple will reunite before visiting Nelson Mandela’s widow tomorrow.
On Monday Meghan was almost lost for words when she was presented with a pair of denim dungarees made specially for baby Archie.
The gifts were presented to her as she made a solo visit to Victoria Yards in Jo’burg.
She was given a pair of dungarees specially made for Archie from a local designer, who declined to comment on his meeting with her. Meghan was also delighted when she was given a pair of designer jeans made especially for her from one of South Africa’s up-and-coming brands.
Meghan could only say, “Oh my, oh my” when she saw the skinny fit jeans.
Meghan has charmed crowds in South Africa spreading her message of inclusivity and diversity, while also speaking as their “sister” as a woman of colour.
She spoke with Dr Mamphela Ramphele — an anti-apartheid activist, medical doctor and former managing director of the World Bank.
“Much of my life I have been advocating for women and girls’ rights, so this has been an incredibly powerful moment to hear first-hand from all of you,” the duchess said.
“The leadership and strength shown by these women is remarkable, and at a time when the issue of gender and gender-based violence is at the forefront of people’s minds, I hope their voices will resonate and not only give comfort but also create change.
- With wires, The Sun
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