Meghan has poignant meeting with Association of Commonwealth Universities

Following a starry engagement <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02019013049622/meghan-markle-visits-national-theatre-photos"><strong>at The National Theatre</strong></a> as its patron on Wednesday (Jan. 30), the <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/meghan-markle"><strong>Duchess of Sussex</strong></a> has done it yet again, stepping out to support a cause close to her heart. <p>The academic-minded royal was the picture of elegance in an all-black ensemble for a meeting with the Association of Commonwealth Universities at the University of London on Jan. 31. She first met with the group in secret in December 2018, but now she's officially visited as their official royal patron. <p><strong>Click to see all the best moments from her meeting...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
Meghan arrived to the meeting to hundreds of adoring fans cheering for! She lovingly clutched her blossoming baby bump as she stepped out of the car. <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
The pregnant duchess looked no further than her wedding gown designer Givenchy, recycling the dark coat by the fashion house which she wore <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018111148540/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-the-queen-remembrance-sunday-cenotaph/1"><strong>for her first Remembrance Sunday</strong></a> service as a royal. She appeared to be wearing a pleated black skirt and black top underneath the piece, anchoring the look with a pair of beige suede heels. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Meghan looked fresh and happy as ever to discuss a cause very important to her – education. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Meghan styled her dark hair up in a top knot and as for makeup, the 37-year-old let her natural beauty shine through with minimal products – a nude lip and a simple smoky eye. She appeared to be wearing her her 'Midi Knockout' earrings by Canadian jewellery designer Dean Davidson. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Meghan looked beautiful as ever for her visit to the University of London. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Meghan spoke over Skype to Hilary Harawo, a student in Ghana, during her visit. In her new role as Patron of the international organization, which is dedicated to building a better world through higher education, the duchess met students from the Commonwealth now studying in the UK, for whom access to university has transformed their lives. <p>Photo: &copy; Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Meghan let out a hearty laugh while meeting with students at the University of London. <p>Photo: &copy; Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Meghan looked at <em>Denali Dreams</em>, a book for native American Indian children about the dangers of tobacco use. <p>Photo: &copy; Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
She smiled brightly at those waiting to meet one of their favourite royals. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The royal showed off her winning charm by greeting fans outside of the university. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
The pregnant duchess discussed some important pillars in her work as an activist, like gender equality and social justice. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
She also checked out reusable coffee cup designs during the visit. <p>Photo: &copy; Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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