Meghan's first official engagement as the Duchess of Sussex: See all the photos

Meghan Markle made her first official outing as the Duchess of Sussex on May 22, just three days after her spectacular royal wedding to Prince Harry, which saw the former actress joining "the firm" as a senior royal. She traded her Givenchy and Stella McCartney wedding gowns for a perfectly prim ensemble as the 36-year-old attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace celebrating Prince Charles' 70th birthday and patronage work. Click through for all the best photos from Meghan's milestone day out... <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan wore a pretty pastel dress by one of her sister-in-law Kate's go-to labels, GOAT, which she paired with a stunning Philip Treacy hat, Manolo Blahnik pumps and a Wilbur & Gussie clutch. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan kept her makeup natural, as she did on her wedding day, rocking a light smoky eye and pretty pink lip. But in a more royal-friendly turn, she traded her messy chignon for a coiffed side bun at the nape of her neck, topping the 'do with an asymmetrical Philip Treacy hat. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan's Welsh gold wedding band was on full display, paired with her stunning engagement ring that features two of Princess Diana's stones and a central diamond from Botswana. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan and her new husband, Prince Harry, seemed to have a blast as they joined some 6,000 people at the huge celebration at Buckingham Palace. Harry wore his top hat and tails for the occasion and carried an umbrella. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The loved-up newlyweds only had eyes for each other at their first engagement as a married couple. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Following their unforgettable weekend in Windsor, which saw Hollywood and British royalty collide, the couple was all smiles as Harry escorted Meghan around her first formal garden party. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Royal watchers have wondered if the famously affectionate couple will be toning down their public displays as royal husband and wife, but it seems they still managed to get in a tender touch here and there as Meghan placed her hand on her beau's back. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Fans couldn't wait to get a glimpse of the newly minted Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who looked dapper as ever rocking their best accessories (besides top hat and umbrella): that post-wedding glow. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
In his address to his father, who gallantly stepped in at the last minute to escort Meghan down the aisle after her father Thomas Markle was unable to make the trip to Windsor, Prince Harry highlighted the Duke of Cornwall’s dedication to making positive change in the world. “It is your selfless drive to affect change – whether that is to improve the lives of those who are on the wrong path, to save an important piece of our natural heritage, or to protect a particular species under threat – with which William and I draw inspiration from every day." <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The royal onlookers also had a giggle as Harry, 33, was delivering his speech when a bee flew in his ear and he had to dodge the insect, saying, “That bee really got me!” <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan was visibly moved by the reaction of royal watchers to seeing the couple out for the first time since their big day. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan and her new in-laws were clearly having a lot of fun and seem to get on swimmingly. Prince Charles and Meghan will always have their special moment walking down the aisle to bond them. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The royal foursome was clearly having fun! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Prince Charles, Camilla, Meghan and Prince Harry posed with attendees from among the 6000 guests all associated with the future king’s charities, patronages and military affiliations. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
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