What was Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first public appearance after the Royal Wedding?
THE roads have reopened, the bunting cleared and hangovers hopefully subsided following the Royal Wedding.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a ceremony watched by millions – and now we've seen them in public for the first time as a married couple.
When was Harry and Meghan's first public appearance?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle delayed their honeymoon to attend Prince Charles’ 70th birthday patronage party on Tuesday, May 22.
The world got their first look at the newly married couple as they arrived at the bash, with Meghan looking regal in a cream hat and matching outfit at her first event as a royal.
Charles – who walked Meghan down the aisle after her father was unable to attend – celebrated the milestone with a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Prince Charles' birthday is in November, but this event recognises patronages and military affiliations as well as charities supported by the Prince of Wales.
The new Duchess of Sussex, wearing a dress by Goat and hat by Philip Treacy, appeared relaxed with her in-laws as she stood by her new husband's side.
Harry and Meghan are said to have delayed their honeymoon so they could attend, with plans to spend time in the UK before jetting off.
Countries including Botswana, where Prince Harry wooed Meghan, are thought to be top of the list for destinations.
The couple are also expected to make an official appearance at the Invictus Games in Sydney between October 20 and 27.
Prince Harry is the patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, and the couple made their first public appearance at the Invictus Games in Toronto last year.
What happened after the Royal Wedding?
Following the wedding ceremony the couple greeted Royal fans as they rode in a horse-drawn carriage in a procession around Windsor.
They enjoyed two receptions, hosted by the Queen and the Prince of Wales, and the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex were last seen leaving for their evening do at Frogmore House.
Climbing into an E-type Jaguar, Meghan had changed out of her Givenchy gown into another designer number, a halter-neck dress designed by Stella McCartney.