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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have both made memorable red carpet appearances over the years
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have attended several award shows, philanthropic galas and movie premieres
In addition to their appearances together, both Meghan and Harry have walked the red carpet solo
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made dozens of memorable red carpet appearances — both as a couple and separately — over the years.
Meghan and Harry met in 2016 after being set up on a blind date. They announced their engagement in November 2017 and made their first joint red carpet appearance at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London in February 2018.
After marrying on May 19, 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first red carpet debut as a royal couple at the premiere of The Lion King in London in July 2019. Since then, both Meghan and Harry have had several glamorous moments on the carpet as a couple and individually.
Here are 14 of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s most glamorous red carpet looks over the years.
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Meghan Markle after the debut of ‘Suits’
Meghan Markle at the Anti-Defamation League Entertainment Industry Awards on October 11, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.Credit: Michael Kovac/WireImage
While Meghan had previous acting appearances in various TV shows and movies, her big break came when she scored the role of paralegal-turned-attorney Rachel Zane on Suits. The first season premiered in June 2011.
In addition to her acting career, Meghan also developed a passion for humanitarian work. On Oct. 11, 2011, Meghan showed her support for the Anti-Defamation League by attending the organization’s Entertainment Industry Awards. She posed for pictures in a classic black shirt and skirt set that featured a peplum hemline with black stilettos.
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Prince Harry promotes ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the European Premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on December 12, 2017 in London, England.Credit: EDDIE MULHOLLAND/AFP/Getty
Shortly after Meghan and Harry began dating, Harry seemed to embrace his significant other’s career by filming a cameo in the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which never made the final cut.
Harry walked the red carpet for the London premiere alongside his brother Prince William, who was also in the deleted scene. The royal brothers matched in a pair of black tuxedos on Dec. 12, 2017, and interacted with the film’s character BB-8.
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Meghan and Harry’s royal debut at ‘The Lion King’
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend “The Lion King” European Premiere on July 14, 2019 in London, England.Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
A little over a year after getting married in May 2018, Meghan and Harry made their first red carpet appearance as a royal couple at the London premiere of The Lion King in London on July 14, 2019.
In addition to the premiere marking their first joint royal red carpet, it was also the first time they stepped out as parents after welcoming Prince Archie on May 6, 2019.
Meghan wore a black Jason Wu midi dress with sheer long sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. She accessorized the look with Aquazzura black heels and a matching Gucci clutch. Meanwhile, Harry looked sharp in a black tuxedo with a black bowtie.
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Meghan and Harry make one of their last royal appearances
Meghan Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry at the Mountbatten Festival of Music on March 7, 2020 in London, UK.Credit: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
In January 2020, Meghan and Harry made the major decision to step back as senior working members of the British royal family, adding that their last day would be March 31, 2020.
For one of their last outings as senior members of the royal family, Harry and Meghan attended the Mountbatten Music Festival at Royal Albert Hall in London on March 7. Meghan turned heads in a Safiyaa red caped floor-length dress with a detachable shoulder cape. Meanwhile, Harry wore a red military uniform.
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Meghan and Harry make a striking return
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Annual Salute To Freedom Gala on November 10, 2021 in New York City.Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty
Even after Meghan and Harry stepped back from their senior duties, they have continued supporting various causes and events.
On Nov. 10, 2021, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked the red carpet at the Intrepid Museum in New York City for the 2021 Salute to Freedom gala ahead of Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in the U.K.
Meghan dazzled in a Carolina Herrera red gown with a low-cut neckline and flowing red train and Giuseppe Zanotti coordinating heels. Harry also showed up in his best attire in a Giorgio Armani tuxedo.
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Embracing simple elegance
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards Gala on December 6, 2022 in New York.Credit: PA Wire/PA Images via Getty
Among other important causes the royal couple support, they have prioritized their Archewell Foundation. For their work in racial justice with the foundation, they were granted the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award in N.Y.C. on Dec. 6, 2022.
Meghan wore a simple yet stunning custom Louis Vuitton off-the-shoulder white dress with long sleeves and a slit at the bottom center. She held hands with her husband, who matched in an elegant black suit and black tie.
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A vision in gold
Doria Ragland, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex attend the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards on May 16, 2023 in New York City.Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty
Meghan glittered in gold while celebrating being named one of the Ms. Foundation’s Woman of Vision Award honorees on May 16, 2023, in N.Y.C.
The actress wore a Johanna Ortiz strapless gold quilted dress with a slit in the bottom center and a small cutout of below her chest. She fully embraced the gold look by adding gold and diamond jewelry and black heels with gold accents.
Harry supported his wife and sported a classic black suit with a blue tie.
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One of Meghan’s favorite necklines
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends 2023 Variety Power Of Women on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Credit: Unique Nicole/WireImage
Meghan stayed true to her monochromatic, quiet elegance style when she supported the Variety Power of Women celebration on Nov. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Meghan, who was named one of the honorees the year prior, stepped out in a Proenza Schouler beige floor-length dress with a slit hem and one-shoulder neckline — which has become one of her go-to necklines over the years.
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A date night in Jamaica
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend Premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” on January 23, 2024, in Kingston, Jamaica.Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised attendees when they had a date night at the Jamaica premiere of the 2024 film Bob Marley: One Love on Jan. 23, 2024.
Meghan went with a simple black spaghetti strap top paired with a matching Carolina Herrera black ball gown skirt and accessorized the elegant look with Jennifer Meyer earrings. Meanwhile, Harry also looked dapper in a navy suit.
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Meghan echoes her second wedding dress
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California.Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty
After Meghan and Harry got married, Meghan wore a show-stopping high-necked white halter gown by Stella McCartney for her reception.
Six years after the nuptials, Meghan appeared to channel that same style when she wore an Oscar de la Renta white floor-length halter gown at the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11, 2024 in L.A. In addition to the elegant gown, Meghan also debuted a Rodi diamond and gold ring.
Harry, who was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service, complemented his wife in a black suit with a black tie.
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Meghan rewears her red Carolina Herrera gown
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the 2024 CHLA Gala on October 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Credit: Rodriguez/Variety via Getty
She liked the dress so much, she wore it twice! Over the years, Meghan has accumulated dresses from all sorts of designers. On Oct. 5, 2024, Meghan made a surprise appearance at the Children’s Hospital L.A. 2024 Gala.
For the event, she rewore the red Carolina Herrera gown that she previously wore to the 2021 Salute to Freedom gala. Although Meghan sported the dress for a second time, she got rid of the train and shortened up the hem.
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A date night in Armani
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, at the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala on October 9, 2025 in New York City.Credit: John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock
Both Harry and Meghan stepped out in Armani at the annual Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Gala on Oct. 9, 2025, in N.Y.C. The royal couple further matched in black suits.
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Meghan embraces Hollywood glam
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala on February 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Meghan channeled Hollywood glam with her look at the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala in L.A. on Feb. 7, 2026.
Her Harbison Studio ivory gown featured a sweetheart strapless neckline with a black outline and dramatic black shawl-turned-train. She slicked back her hair and wore Stuart Weitzman black strappy heels.
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Harry rocks a carpet solo
Prince Harry Duke of Sussex at TIME100 Sports Gala on July 16, 2026 in New York.Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty
Harry looked sharp in a sleek black suit with a white button-down shirt at the inaugural TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports Gala on July 16, 2026, in N.Y.C. Harry, who was honored as a “Leader,” walked the red carpet solo.
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