Meghan the Duchess of Sussex and The Queen appeared to be getting along famously for their first official trip together this week.
The former television actress looked relaxed as she was shown the ropes by the 92-year-old monarch, even sharing a joke as they were seated for their first event together – appearing to get along extremely well.
Her Majesty and newly-married Meghan officially opened the Mersey Gateway Bridge and Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre.
They then attended a lunch at Chester Town Hall as guests of the city council.
It is the first time the duchess has attended an event with the Queen without her husband Prince Harry.
And there’s no one better for Meghan to learn royal lessons from than The Queen, who has attended thousands of public engagements during her 66 years on the throne.
The trip is a show of confidence in Meghan, with it taking the Duchess of Cambridge ten months after her marriage to Prince William to attend a similar event.
The Queen especially seemed happy to have Meghan by her side, sharing a laugh with the newest member of the royal family.
Following in the Queen’s footsteps as she greeted local dignitaries, Meghan told them: “I’m very happy to be here.”
Meghan and The Queen had been welcomed at Runcorn station with polite handshakes and curtsies from local dignitaries including David Briggs MBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire.
They were met with wild cheering and applause from hundreds of flag-waving schoolchildren – with Meghan taking to her new role effortlessly.
The Duchess of Sussex looked regal in a neutral dress by Givenchy paired with black accessories, standing demurely behind her new grandmother in law.
Meghan stunned in the neutral fitted belted pencil dress, featuring an unusual cape shoulder detail.
But she chose to have her hair down and forgo gloves for the day out.
The Queen herself made sure to stand out – with today no exception to her love of signature bright block colours and matching hats.
The monarch donned a bright green dress by Stewart Parvin and matching hat by Rachel Trevor Morgan for the day.
