Happy birthday, Duchess Meghan! See her 40 greatest fashion moments in honour of her 40th birthday

<strong>By Heather Cichowski</strong> <p><a href=/tags/0/meghan-markle><strong>Duchess Meghan</strong></a> has exquisite style. She has a classic elegance and can transform timeless pieces such as trench dresses, white blouses and black trousers into very special outfits. At the same time, she can carry off statement accessories and stronger colours. <p>When she and <a href=/tags/0/prince-harry><strong>Prince Harry</strong></a> have made appearances or stepped out to an event, they have captivated with their style, as well as their love! <p><strong>There are so many times Meghan has inspired us with her style. Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the best moments from the Duchess of Sussex.</strong> <p>Photos: &copy; SIMON DAWSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty Images, David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage
<h2>London, 2018</h2> <p>The duchess defined sophistication during a visit to The Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition at Southbank Centre in London on July 17, 2018 in a trench dress from Canadian label <a href=/tags/0/nonie><strong>Nonie</strong></a>. She accessorized with jewels from another Canadian brand. Meghan wore the <a href=/tags/0/birks><strong>Birks</strong></a> Bee Chic White Quartz Stud Earrings. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>Belfast, 2018</h2> <p>The Duchess of Sussex paid a beautiful tribute to Canada while visiting Catalyst Inc, a next generation science park, in March 2018. <p>She wore a <a href=/tags/0/greta-constantine><strong>Greta Constantine</strong></a> trumpet skirt accessorized with a lightweight beige sweater and bronze pumps. <p>Photo: &copy; Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>Endeavour Fund Awards, 2019</h2> <p>Meghan was pregnant with <a href=/tags/0/archie-harrison><strong>Archie</strong></a>, when she wore this elegant monochromatic ensemble to the <a href=/tags/0/endeavour-awards><strong>Endeavour Awards</strong></a> on Feb. 7, 2019. <p>She was dressed in a <a href=/tags/0/givenchy><strong>Givenchy</strong></a> white blouse and black maxi skirt, paired with <a href=/tags/0/Aquazzura><strong>Aquazzura</strong></a> pumps and a Givenchy clutch. <p>Photo: &copy; TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images
<h2>Tonga, 2018</h2> <p>Meghan looked lovely in this <a href=/tags/0/veronica-beard><strong>Veronica Beard</strong></a> blue dress when she stopped by Tupou College in Nuku'alofa during her and Prince Harry's royal tour. <p>Photo: © Karwai Tang/WireImage
<h2>Sandringham, 2017</h2> <p>After getting engaged, Meghan and Harry joined other members of the <a href=/tags/0/british-royals><strong>Royal Family</strong></a>, including <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kate-middleton"><strong>Duchess Kate</strong></a> and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-william"><strong>Prince William</strong></a> for Christmas Day church service at Church of St. Mary Magdalene in King's Lynn. <p>The former actress wowed in a camel wrap coat from Canadian brand <a href=/tags/0/sentaler><strong>SENTALER</strong></a>, a <a href=/tags/0/philip=treacy><strong>Philip Treacy</strong></a> hat, a two-tone <a href=/tags/0/chloe><strong>Chloe</strong></a> round bag and gloves by <strong>Dents</strong>. <p>Photo: © Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>London, 2018</h2> <p>For her first solo engagement as a royal on Sept. 25, 2018, the American actress looked very chic in all-black Givenchy. <p>She visited the Royal Academy of Art Oceania exhibition opening in anticipation of her first overseas royal tour with Prince Harry to the South-Pacific. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
<h2>Morocco, 2019</h2> <p>Beautiful! The mom-to-be stunned in an elegant cream <a href=/tags/0/dior><strong>Dior</strong></a> gown featuring a wrapped neckline. She accessorized with diamond studs, glowing makeup and a sleek bun. <p>Photo: © Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>London, 2020</h2> <p> Duchess Meghan was a vision in head-to-toe green at <a href=/tags/0/commonwealth-day><strong>Commonwealth Day</strong></a> service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 9. <p>She wore an emerald green dress featuring an asymmetrical draped neckline by <a href=/tags/0/emilia-wickstead><strong>Emilia Wickstead</strong></a>. <p>The ensemble was completed with a matching fascinator with netted veil by <strong>William Chambers</strong>, her favourite Aquazzura heels in beige, a <strong>Gabriella Hearst</strong> Demi bag and Birks Snowflake Snowstorm Diamond Earrings. <p>Photo: &copy; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
<h2>London, 2018</h2> <p>Meghan and then-fiancé Harry attended the 2018 Endeavour Fund Awards in London. <p>The rain didn't dampen her style. She opted for sleek tailoring courtesy of a fitted black suit from <a href=/tags/0/alexander-mcqueen><strong>Alexander McQueen</strong></a> and a white blouse. <p>The Duchess of Sussex accessorized with a black <a href=/tags/0/prada><strong>Prada</strong></a> clutch and black <a href=/tags/0/manolo-blahnik><strong>Manolo Blahnik</strong></a> pumps. <p>Photo: © John Stillwell/PA via Getty Images
<h2>South Africa, 2019</h2> <p>Such style! Meghan brought out another staple from her wardrobe during the Sussexes' tour of South Africa. She stepped out in the black <a href=/tags/0/everlane><strong>Everlane</strong></a> jumpsuit paired with Manolo Blahnik pumps and statement earrings from <a href=/tags/0/gas-bjoux><strong>GAS Bijoux</strong></a> while visiting the not-for-profit organization mothers2mothers. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Ireland, 2018</h2> <p>The duke and duchess visited Ireland for their first royal tour as a married couple. Meghan looked smart in a grey <strong>Roland Mouret</strong> dress accessorized with her favourite Birks snowflake earrings. <p>Photo: &copy; Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>Johannesburg, 2019</h2> <p>The Duchess of Sussex's South African royal tour wardrobe featured one lovely look after another. While visiting the Tembisa Township to learn about its youth employment services, she wowed in a white shirtdress from local ethical fashion brand <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/hannah-lavery/"><strong>Hannah Lavery</strong></a>. <p>Photo: © Karwai Tang/WireImage
<h2>London, 2019</h2> <p>At an event at Canada House in London, the former actress dazzled in a bespoke <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/erdem"><strong>Erdem</strong></a> embellished coat and dress. <p> The <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/fashion/02019031150280/meghan-markle-erdem-commonwealth-day-canada-house"><strong>detailing on the dress was described as</strong></a> "Doria beaded rose embroidery" in a reference to Meghan's mother, <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/doria-ragland"><strong>Doria Ragland</strong></a>. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
<h2>London 2020</h2> <p>Harry and Meghan had a movie star moment on March 5, 2020 at the Endeavour Awards. <p>She brightened up the rainy evening in a turquoise dress by <a href=/tags/0/victoria-beckham><strong>Victoria Beckham</strong></a>. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>London, 2017</h2> <p>Prince Harry and Meghan held an official photocall to celebrate their engagement at the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace in London on Nov. 27, 2017. <p>The bride-to-be donned a white wrap coat by Canadian brand <strong>Line the Label</strong> She finished the look with Birks 18-karat yellow gold and opal earrings and strappy Aquazzura heels. <p>Photo: © Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>Casablanca, 2019</h2> <p>At the beginning of the couple's royal tour of Morocco, Meghan stepped off the plane in high style in a bright red <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/valentino">Valentino</a></strong> gown with cape detail. <p>Photo: © Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>Windsor, 2019</h2> <p>It's a boy! The Sussexes introduced newborn Archie to the world on May 8, 2019 at St. George’s Hall at Windsor Castle. <p>The new mom sported a <strong>Grace Wales Bonner</strong> trench dress. <p>Photo: © DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP via Getty Images
<h2>London, 2020</h2> <p>At the Sussexes' first engagement of 2020 at Canada House, the duchess wowed in neutral shades. Her ensemble featured a classic camel coat from <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/reiss" target="_blank"><strong>Reiss</strong></a>, a chocolate brown turtleneck sweater and a coordinating <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/Massimo-Dutti" target="_blank"><strong>Massimo Dutti</strong></a> satin midi skirt. <p>Archie's mom paired the separates with copper velvet <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/jimmy-choo" target="_blank"><strong>Jimmy Choo</strong></a> pumps and swallow earrings from <strong>Catherine Zoraida</strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>London, 2019</h2> <p>Meghan was so chic at <em>The Lion King</em> premiere in London on July 2019 in a <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/jason-wu">Jason Wu</a></strong> black dress with sheer sleeves and bodice. <p>She accessorized with matching Aquazzura heels and a <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/gucci">Gucci</a></strong> clutch. <p>Photo: © David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage
<h2>Cape Town, 2019</h2> <p>On Sept. 24, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the British High Commissioner's residence in Cape Town to attend a reception. <p>She made a style statement in a striped maxi dress from <strong>Martin Grant</strong>. <p>Photo: © Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Birkenhead, 2019</h2> <p>The mom-to-be had a colourful start to 2019 with a bold midi dress by Canadian label <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/aritzia/">Babaton by Aritzia</a></strong> paired with a bright red <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/sentaler/"><strong>SENTALER</strong></a> coat and matching heels during a royal engagement in Birkhead. <p>Photo: © Neil Mockford/GC Images
<h2>Johannesburg, 2019</h2> <p>Meghan showed her understated fashion sense in a belted trench dress by <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/banana-republic">Banana Republic</a></strong> while stopping by the University of Johannesburg on Oct. 1, 2019. <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/stuart-weitzman">Stuart Weitzman</a></strong> suede high heels rounded out the neutral outfit. <p>Photo: © Tim Rooke - Pool/Getty Images
<h2>London, 2018</h2> <p>In preparation for becoming a Royal, Meghan carried out her first engagement with <a href=/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii><strong>the Queen</strong></a> on March 12, 2018. <p>The American actress was a vision at <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018031243597/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-day-service-pictures/1/"><strong>2018 Commonwealth Day service</strong></a> in a cream <strong>Amanda Wakeley</strong> longline coat, navy dress and Stephen Jones fascinator. <strong>Adina Reyter</strong> 3 Diamond Amigos Curve Posts Earrings and the <a href=/tags/0/mulberry><strong>Mulberry</strong></a> Small Darley bag completed the coordinated ensemble. <p>Photo: © Karwai Tang/WireImage
<h2>Windsor, 2018</h2> <p>No one could forget about the duchess's bridal look! To marry Prince Harry at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Meghan wore a bespoke Givenchy gown designed by <a href=/tags/0/clare-waight-keller><strong>Clare Waight Keller</strong></a>. <p>The classic style featured a wide boat neck and three-quarter sleeves. <p>She accessorized with a Givenchy veil, Givenchy silk duchess satin heels and <a href=/tags/0/queen-mary><strong>Queen Mary</strong></a>'s diamond bandeau tiara, which was borrowed from the Queen. <p>Photo: &copy; Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Ireland, 2018</h2> <p>On the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's first royal tour outside of the United Kingdom as a married couple, she looked so sophisticated in a green Givenchy dress to meet with Taoiseach, or Prime Minister, <strong>Leo Varadkar</strong> on July 10, 2018. <p>Meghan accessorized with a cognac-brown <a href=/tags/0/strathberry><strong>Strathberry</strong></a> tote and matching heels. <p>Photo: &copy; PAUL FAITH/AFP/Getty Images
<h2>London, 2019</h2> <p>At the National Theatre on Jan. 30, 2019, the winter weather didn't seem to impact the duchess. She donned a <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/brandon-maxwell"><strong>Brandon Maxwell</strong></a> dress and coordinating blazer. The style maven accessorized with a <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/carolina-herrera/">Carolina Herrera</a></strong> "Insignia" clutch and Aquazzura pumps, which are the same style she wore to <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02017112740397/prince-harry-meghan-markle-engagement-photos/1/"><strong>announce her engagement to Prince Harry</strong></a>! <p>Photo: © Neil Mockford/GC Images
<h2>London, 2018</h2> <p>Ahead of their wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan joined members of the Royal Family at the Royal Albert Hall on April 21. <p>Her navy Stella McCartney dress and Manolo Blahnik shoes were so stylish. The brown box clutch by <strong>Naeem Khan</strong> added a surprising contrasting element. <p>Photo: © John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Morocco, 2019</h2> <p>This blue eyelet dress by Carolina Herrera was incredible! The mama-to-be paired it with a Dior clutch and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/cartier"><strong>Cartier</strong></a> earrings during her and Harry's Morocco royal tour on Feb. 25. <p>Photo: © Tim Rooke/Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>London, 2019</h2> <p>Meghan and Givenchy are an incredible pairing, and this is another example that highlights the point. The pregnant duchess stepped out to the Association of Commonwealth Universities in London in January 2019 in a black Givenchy coat and pleated dress. <p>The sleek coat was the same one she previously wore to 2018 Remembrance Day service. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
<h2>Tonga, 2019</h2> <p>Meghan charmed in a white Stella McCartney gown with embellished shoulder details at a welcome reception hosted by <strong>King Tupou VI</strong> and <strong>Queen Nanasipau'u</strong> in Nuku'alofa during the Sussexes' royal tour in 2019. <p>Photo: © Pool/Samir Hussein/Getty Images
<h2>London, 2020</h2> <p>On March 7, the duke and duchess turned heads at the Mountbatten Festival of Music with their regal looks. <p>He wore his Captain General uniform while she sported a sleek red maxi dress from <strong>Safiyaa</strong>. <p>The mom of one accessorized with a red Manolo Blahnik clutch, red Aquazzura heels and deep red earrings by <strong>Simone Rocha</strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; SIMON DAWSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
<h2>Northern Ireland, 2018</h2> <p>Meghan looked so elegant in a longline coat from Canadian brand <strong>Mackage</strong> paired with <strong>Greta Constantine</strong> Kace skirt, which is another Canadian brand. <p> She completed the look with a simple white knit from <a href=/tags/0/victoria-beckham><strong>Victoria Beckham</strong></a>, <a href=/tags/0/jimmy-choo><strong>Jimmy Choo</strong></a> suede heels and a brown bag by British designer <strong>Charlotte Elizabeth<strong>, who was supported by <a href=/tags/0/prince-charles><strong>Prince Charles</strong></a>'s charity. <p>Meghan stepped out in the classic ensemble in Belfast during her and Prince Harry's tour of Northern Ireland in 2018. <p>Photo: &copy; Tim Rooke - Pool/Getty Images
<h2>London, 2018</h2> <p>Meghan made a surprise appearance at the <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/fashion/02018121148985/meghan-markle-the-fashion-awards-photos/"><strong>Fashion Awards</strong></a> on Dec. 10 to pay a special tribute to Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy. <p>The duchess was dressed appropriately in a one-shouldered black Givenchy gown which showcased her baby bump! <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff Spicer/BFC/Getty Images
<h2>London, 2019</h2> <p>Another memorable appearance! On March 11, the fashionista stepped out to Commonwealth Day service in a patterned cream midi dress by Victoria Beckham paired with a coordinating coat and fascinator. Moss green pumps added more colour to the ensemble. <p>Photo: © Karwai Tang/WireImage
<h2>London, 2019</h2> <p>Does the dress look familiar? Duchess Meghan <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/2019102279526/meghan-markle-stuns-in-purple-at-one-young-world-summit/">recycled this royal purple Babaton for Aritzia "Maxwell" midi dress</a></strong> at the One Young World Summit opening ceremony on Oct. 22, 2019. <p>She last wore the frock she was pregnant with little Archie! <p>Photo: © Gareth Fuller - Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Windsor, 2018</h2> <p>Meghan looked timelessly elegant at the nuptials of <a href=/tags/0/princess-eugenie><strong>Princess Eugenie</strong></a> and <a href=/tags/0/jack-brooksbank><strong>Jack Brooksbank</strong></a> on Oct. 12 at Windsor Castle. <p>The duchess sported a navy blue Givenchy coat, designed by Givenchy’s then-artistic director Clare Waight Keller. It was a touching tribute because she wore the designer when she married Harry at the same place, just months earlier! <p>At the later event, Meghan accessorized with a fascinator from London-based milliner <strong>Noel Stewart</strong> and dark heels. <p>Photo: &copy; Gareth Fuller - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Windsor, 2018</h2> <p>Another iconic moment is when Meghan, stepped out following saying "I do" with Prince Harry to attend their evening reception at Frogmore House. <p>She looked marvellous in a halterneck gown from Stella McCartney crafted from lily white silk crepe. <p>She added a "something blue" via the turquoise soles of her satin Aquazzura pumps and <a href=/tags/0/princess-diana><strong>Princess Diana</strong></a>'s aquamarine ring. <p>Additionally, the newlywed added further sparkle with the Cartier Reflection de Cartier earrings in white gold and diamonds. <p>Photo: &copy; Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Melbourne, 2018</h2> <p>Meghan is a fan of <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02020042256097/sustainable-fashion-brands-royals-love-photos/1/"><strong>sustainable brands</strong></a>. <p>Case in point: At South Melbourne beach in 2018, she slipped into the <strong>Rothy's</strong> black flats, which are crafted from repurposed water bottles! <p>A <a href=/tags/0/club-monaco><strong>Club Monaco</strong></a> black A-line dress and classic trench coat from <strong>Martin Grant</strong> made for an arresting two-tone outfit. <p>Photo: &copy; Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>London, 2018</h2> <p>Prince William, <a href=/tags/0/kate-middleton><strong>Duchess Kate</strong></a>, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan carried out their <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018022843186/meghan-markle-first-joint-engagement-kate-middleton/1/"><strong>first joint engagement</strong></a> together on Feb. 28, 2018. <p>The Duchess of Sussex wowed in a navy trench dress by Jason Wu. <p>Photo: © Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Morocco, 2019</h2> <p>At the investiture for <strong>Michael McHugo</strong>, the founder of Education for All, Meghan stepped out in an <strong>Alice & Olivia</strong> navy blazer with <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/misha-nonoo"><strong>Misha Nonoo</strong></a> sweater and black skinny jeans. <p>She kept her eyes shielded from the sun with oversized sunglasses from <strong>Illesteva York</strong>! <p>Photo: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
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