• Meghan Markle attended her close friend Misha Nonoo's wedding in Rome.
  • The Duchess arrived in a black Valentino dress, alongside Prince William who wore a tux.

Despite speculation that she might not attend the wedding of her long-term friend Misha Nonoo, Meghan Markle arrived at the ceremony on Saturday (21 September), looking stunning in a floor-length black gown from Valentino.

Meghan wore her hair in a signature up-do, and looked thrilled to be at the event.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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The Duchess chose a full-length, embroidered tulle gown, and we think it's a stunning wedding guest dress choice - but, sadly, at £8,900, it's way out of most of our budgets.

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However, there are plenty of similar styles to shop on the high street - and while black isn't traditionally considered a wedding guest dress colour, most modern brides are more than happy for their guests to choose a darker shade, if they feel more comfortable doing so.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex might have made time in their schedule for Misha's wedding, but their visit is likely to be a flying one, as their tour of South Africa begins on Monday.

The couple, along with baby Archie Harrison, will spend 10 days visiting various charities and businesses. Here's hoping we get plenty of pics!

From: Prima