- Meghan Markle wore a $34.99 H&M dress for her visit to the Mayhew animal-welfare charity on Wednesday.
- She paired the maternity dress with a cream Emporio Armani coat she’s worn before.
- The dress is one of her most affordable looks yet.
Meghan Markle has been building a royal wardrobe filled with designer duds from high-end labels, including Oscar de la Renta and Givenchy, in the past year. However, the duchess took a brief break from expensive brands in favor of something a little more accessible.
During a visit to the Mayhew animal-welfare charity on Wednesday, Markle wore a $34.99 maternity dress from H&M.
Markle opted for the “MAMA” dress in a light shade of beige, though H&M also offers the style in dark gray. The fine-knit dress features a polo-neck design with long sleeves.
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She still managed to incorporate her designer taste by pairing the more affordable dress with a £1,699 ($2,188 USD) cream cashmere coat by Emporio Armani. She previously wore the coat during her first visit to Sussex in October 2018, channeling Kate Middleton's knack for recycling key pieces in her wardrobe.
Kensington Palace announced that the duchess is now a royal patron of Mayhew, and even shared photos of Markle meeting the animals being cared for.
In 2018 @TheMayhew:
🐈 Handled 1061 animal welfare cases
🏥 Neutered 12,109 cats and dogs overseas
🐕 Rehomed 98 dogs and 380 cats
💉 Vaccinated 32,431 dogs against rabies
📝 Educated 111,097 adults and children in IndiaMore: https://t.co/RQkTEnNMC7 pic.twitter.com/koRtekMtAP
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 16, 2019
She also met with people who have benefited from the Mayhew program, such as a man named Wully who used to be homeless with his two dogs.
At @TheMayhew The Duchess of Sussex meets Wully, a formerly homeless Pet Refuge service user, and his two dogs Azzy and Gallis — Wully was helped by Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officers. pic.twitter.com/exYEOu2Ed0
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 16, 2019
"The Duchess has spent many years championing animal welfare, and we are honoured to have our charity represented by such a passionate Patron," Mayhew CEO Caroline Yates said via a statement from Kensington Palace. "We look forward to working closely with The Duchess and hope that, together, we can help even more animals and people."
Markle reportedly told fans that her baby is due in April, so it looks like the duchess is spending time tending to her new duties before taking her royal maternity leave.
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