Meghan Markle's first 100 days as a duchess were filled with royal milestones

Today marks Meghan Markle's 100th day as an official royal, and she has more than a few milestones under her belt to commemorate it. From <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018061445704/meghan-markle-the-queen-cheshire-best-photos"><strong>her first solo outing with the Queen in Cheshire</strong></a> to <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018071046126/prince-harry-meghan-markle-ireland-visit-photos"><strong>her debut overseas visit in Ireland with Prince Harry</strong></a> and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018082046800/prince-harry-meghan-markle-visit-george-amal-clooney-lake-como"><strong>a glitzy jaunt to Lake Como</strong></a> to hang out with pals <strong>George</strong> and <strong>Amal Clooney</strong>, the newly minted Duchess of Sussex has had one busy summer as she settles into life as the Duchess of Sussex. <p><strong>Click through for the 10 biggest milestones marked by the newest member of the royal family after 100 days as a duchess...</strong> <p>Photos: &copy; Getty Images</p>
<h2>Her wedding day</h2> May 19 marked Meghan's first day as the official Duchess of Sussex, and a beautiful day it was. Filled with happy tears from mom Doria Ragland, an impassioned speech by Meghan's childhood bishop Michael Curry and the adorable appearances of her bridesmaids and page boys, it was certainly a day to go down in royal history – and, of course, a milestone moment in the former actress's life as she opened a new chapter with her very own Prince Charming, Harry. <p>Photo: &copy; ANDREW MATTHEWS/AFP/Getty Images
<h2>Her Trooping the Colour debut</h2> The newlyweds made their first appearance together after saying "I do" for the annual Trooping the Colour – the Queen's celebratory birthday parade. Meghan, stunning in a peach Carolina Herrera ensemble and matching hat, looked perfectly at ease on the Buckingham Palace balcony, standing just behind her sister-in-law, Duchess Kate. But it's the kids who really steal the show at this event each year, and we can't wait for the duke and duchess to have their own little one to join them for the flypast! <p>Photo: © Mike Marsland/WireImage
<h2>Her first solo outing with the Queen</h2> The duchess and her grandmother-in-law enjoyed their very first solo overnight outing together in the quaint county of Cheshire. The dynamic duo, who've hit it off with flying colours since meeting, enjoyed a full 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. And when matters of protocol seemed to stump the duchess, her seasoned guide was there to lead the way, saying "you go first" as the two were getting in a car. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
<h2>Her first girls' day out with Duchess Kate</h2> Kate and Meghan have a lot more in common than great hair and amazing senses of style! The two are also avid tennis fans, so naturally their first duchesses' day out without their royal hubbies was at Wimbledon. The duo showed up to watch the former <em>Suits</em> star's pal Serena Williams play in the singles finals – and their matching reactions were priceless. It's clear that the sisters-in-law are becoming fast friends, making Meghan's foray into royalty a piece of cake. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/Getty Images
<h2>Her first royal tour abroad</h2> Goodbye London, hello Ireland! Prince Harry and Meghan were the ultimate royal duo, charming the Irish throughout their whirlwind two-day tour. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to the Emerald Isle included stopping by a Gaelic sports festival at Croke Park and a lavish garden party. They also paid a visit to Trinity College to see the world’s oldest manuscript, Book of Kells, before paying their respects at the city’s Famine Memorial in Custom House Quay. <p>Photo: © Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>Her first of many royal vacations</h2> Aside from their jaunt to Ireland, Meghan and Harry have also been taking some well-deserved time out of the spotlight. The couple have a two-year lease on a home in the Cotswolds, England's chic rural getaway, where they've been staying on and off while taking a break from their royal duties and getting their reported new pet, a Labrador dog, settled into the family. Royal reporter Omid Scobie also revealed that A-list pal George Clooney helped the high-profile couple enjoy a stay at his and Amal's Lake Como villa, where the guys plaid basketball and checked out the actor's motorcycle collection while the ladies lounged by the pool with twins Ella and Alexander. The couple is believed to also be visiting the Queen in Balmoral at some point this summer as per royal tradition. <p>Photos: &copy; Getty Images
<h2>Her first trip with the in-laws</h2> For most, winning over the in-laws is one of the scariest part of marriage. But for the <em>Suits</em> alum, it's seemed easy as pie! Meghan made fast friends with Prince Charles and Camilla, with whom she attended her very first post-wedding engagement in celebration of his 70th birthday. This summer, she and Harry took some time away from their busy schedules to meet up with the couple at Scotland's Castle of Mey, marking their first visit to the Scottish landmark nestled among the green hills in the picturesque town of Caithness. The spot steeped in royal history and beloved by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall provided the perfect backdrop for some welcome family time! <p>Photos: &copy; Getty Images
<h2>Her first official portraits as a member of the Royal Family</h2> In addition to their stunning wedding photos, Prince Harry and Meghan posed for <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018071646261/prince-louis-smile-fifth-christening-photo/"><strong>for portraits with their family</strong></a> to commemorate Prince Louis' christening on July 19. The duchess stunned in a unique olive-green dress by Ralph Lauren in her first official portraits as a member of "the firm." <p>Photo: &copy; DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images
<h2>Her first polo match smooch</h2> The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recreated one of Princess Diana and Prince Charles' many public polo match kisses on July 26. Much to royal watchers' delight, the two locked lips while Meghan was presenting the Sentebale Polo Cup trophy to her husband's winning team. <p>Photo: © Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>Cementing her status as a royal style icon</h2> Every milestone Meghan has checked off has come with a stunning outfit, from her sunny Brandon Maxwell dress for a surprise appearance to her Roland Mouret number in Ireland to the trench coat dress by Canadian label NONIE that stopped fashion fans in their tracks. The duchess's sartorial savvy is always on display, ever reminding us that her sense of style – though evolved since becoming a royal – is its own force to be reckoned with. <p>Photos: &copy; Getty Images
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