Meghan Markle and the Queen are all smiles in Cheshire - all the best photos from their day together

The <a href="/tags/0/meghan-markle/">Duchess of Sussex</a> marked a milestone royal first on Thursday (June 14) as she stepped out with <a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii/">the Queen</a> for their first solo joint engagement, a day of outings in Cheshire. It was smiles all around for the duo throughout the day as they greeted locals at Runcorn Station, opened the Mersey Gateway Bridge, watched a performance by children at the Andrew Curphey Theatre Company, marked the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire disaster, toured and took in a performance at Storyhouse and unveiled a plaque with the Mayor of Chester. Click through to see all the best photos from Cheshire... <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Royal fans were delighted to see the twosome stepping off the <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018061345687/queens-royal-train-facts-video">Royal Train</a> - Her Majesty's personal locomotive, which is only used by the most senior royals and have never been ridden by the <strong>Duke and Duchess of Cambridge</strong> or <strong>Prince Harry</strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The monarch and her new granddaughter-in-law looked stunning as they arrived at Runcorn Station. The 92-year-old wore a lime-green skirt suit by Stewart Parvin - a subtle tribute to the Grenfell Tower victims on the first anniversary of the tragedy - along with a matching hat by Rachel Trevor Morgan and the Kensington Bow Broach. Meghan, 36, solidified the fact that her wedding gown designer Clare Waight Keller is now her official go-to, slipping into a stunning blush-hued Givenchy dress with caped detailing. She finished the look with a black belt and clutch by the designer and dark pumps. The piece de resistance? Pearl earrings gifted to her by the Queen. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The Duchess of Sussex was happily learning the ropes from her grandmother-in-law, who guided the new royal through the events of the day. At one point, as they were getting into a car, Meghan seemed unsure as to who should get in first. "What is your preference?" she asked the Queen, to which the monarch replied: "You go first." "Oh OK," Meghan replied. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Two children were lucky to have a chat with the monarch and her new granddaughter outside the Storyhouse. Meghan revealed to the crowds on one of her walkabouts that Prince Harry is the "best husband ever" and she's "really enjoying" married life! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
On the occasion of their first joint tour, the Queen gifted Meghan a beautiful pair of pearl and diamond earrings that bear a striking resemblance to the ones Princess Diana wore while on tour in New Zealand. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan and the Queen were thick as thieves throughout the Mersey Gateway Bridge opening, where they shared quite a few laughs and beamed in each other's company. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan had the Queen in stitches during their joint engagement. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Her Majesty was so animated, we need to know what these two were talking about! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Seated behind the pair is Samantha Cohen, the Queen's former special adviser who is helping the Duchess in her first six months as a royal. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan's gorgeous engagement ring was dazzling as ever as she and the Queen attended the official opening of the Mersey Gateway Bridge. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
A royal wave! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan's royal transformation is coming along beautifully! The former actress traded her messy bun for a sleek blowout with soft waves and looked perfectly proper in her chic Givenchy dress. Her small handbag in the style of Duchess Kate completed the regal look. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Meghan has always done a wonderful job charming and chatting with royal watchers. Fan Jo Richards asked the former <em>Suits</em> actress about married life, saying, "Meghan looked simply perfect, she is actually draw droopingly gorgeous… Then I asked her was she enjoying married life and she said 'Harry is the best husband ever', she was so sweet." <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The royals were beaming in the audience as they watched a performance by Fallen Angels, a dance theatre company for people recovering from addiction. "Wonderful," said the Queen of the organization. "That must help." She and Meghan then moved into the theatre to watch actors from Swallow and Amazons and school children perform as well as a medley of songs from Storyhouse's latest production, <em>A Little Night Music</em>. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Ever a lover of children, Meghan looked thrilled to be taking in an adorable performance of "The Wheels on the Bus" from the children of Ashgrove Farm day nursery. Two schoolgirls who were celebrating their birthdays even had the chance to chat with the Queen and Meghan - Savannah Cafferty, 11, and Alarni Wain, 8. "They both wished me happy birthday,” said Alarni, while Savannah added: "I never thought I'd get the chance to meet the Duchess." <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The duo paid a visit to the Storyhouse in Chester. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The Queen of walkabouts! After decades of greeting crowds, Meghan was sure to learn a thing or two from Her Majesty's expertise. Here, she holds two little bouquets while smiling and chatting with adorable children. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The Queen waved to a crowd of adoring fans from the podium in Chester, where she and Meghan stood flanking the Mayor at City Hall for a plaque unveiling. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The two royals were gifted many bouquets on their day in Cheshire, including this beautiful purple-and-white arrangement that the Queen carried outside the Storyhouse in Chester. Meghan appears to have been gifted a bouquet featuring her favourite flowers: peonies! <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
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