Meghan takes centre stage next to the Queen in dazzling outfit
<p><span>On Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex took centre stage next to the Queen as the royals watched a spectacular fly-past to mark the British Royal Air Force’s centenary.</span></p>
<p><span>The royal family watched as 100 aircrafts took to the skies to mark the special occasion.</span></p>
<p><span>Meghan wore a navy Dior dress and a hat by Stephen Jones as she stood next to the 92-year-old monarch on the Palace balcony.</span></p>
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<p><span>The Duchess of Cambridge impressed in a baby blue Alexander McQueen outfit, a hat by Sean Barrett and a RAF brooch, while she stood to the side with Prince William.</span></p>
<p><span>Although Kate is still on maternity leave after giving birth to Prince Louis 11 weeks ago, she attended the celebration as she felt it was too important to miss.</span></p>
<p><span> The Queen appeared to be delighted with the show, clapping and smiling as various aircrafts, including Red Arrows and Hercules, flew over the palace.</span></p>
<p><span>The celebration marked 100 days after the RAF’s centenary, with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merging on April 1 1918, to create the world’s first independent air service.</span></p>
<p><span>After the fly-past, Her Majesty presented a new Queen’s Colour to the RAF, paying tribute to the “tenacity, skill and gallantry” that served as hallmarks for the RAF’s service.</span></p>
<p><span>The Queen spoke of how her father was the first member of her family to serve as a RAF pilot alongside the service’s founder Lord Trenchard.</span></p>
<p><span>The Queen said: “Presenting the Royal Air Force with a new Queen’s Colour provides an opportunity to congratulate the service for your remarkable contribution to defence over the last 100 years.</span></p>
<p><span>“Tenacity, skill and gallantry have been your hallmarks as you helped safeguard freedom and security in many parts of the world.</span></p>
<p><span>“I remember the Battle of Britain being fought over the skies above us and we shall never forget the courage and sacrifice of that time.”</span></p>
<p><span>As her family watched on, the Queen added that Prince Charles and Prince William today wore their uniforms with pride.</span></p>
<p><span>She said: “The Royal Air Force has won a place in the heart of our nation.</span></p>
<p><span>“I wish all ranks, past and present, together with your families, every good fortune for your second century of service.”</span></p>
<p><span>Later, Harry and Meghan flew to Dublin on their first foreign tour as a married couple.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr">The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive in Dublin for their first official visit to Ireland <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoyalVisitIreland?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoyalVisitIreland</a> 🇮🇪<br /><br />Tá an Diúc agus an Bandiúc Sussex i mBaile Átha Cliath ar a gcéad chuairt oifigiúil go hÉirinn. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CuairtR%C3%ADogaAr%C3%89irinn?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CuairtRíogaArÉirinn</a> 🇮🇪 <a href="https://t.co/TJdiJWgx1u">pic.twitter.com/TJdiJWgx1u</a></p>
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1016718582712033280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p><span>Meghan wore a green Givenchy dress as the couple landed in Ireland.</span></p>
<p><span>While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in Dublin, they will attend a Gaelic sports festival at Croke Park, attend a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence and visit Trinity College. </span></p>
<p><span>Scroll through the gallery to see photos from the celebration. </span></p>
