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PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle stepped foot in Sussex today for the first time since taking on their royal titles back in May.

The Duchess of Sussex looked effortlessly glam in a light pink coat and green leather skirt - with her outfit costing £4,780.

 Meghan Markle wore a green leather skirt by Hugo Boss for her first royal visit to Sussex today - and matching bag costing £1.7k
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Meghan Markle wore a green leather skirt by Hugo Boss for her first royal visit to Sussex today - and matching bag costing £1.7kCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The Duchess of Sussex paired the green outfit with nude heels and a light pink coat by Georgio Armani
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The Duchess of Sussex paired the green outfit with nude heels and a light pink coat by Georgio Armani

As they arrived in Chichester, West Sussex, the 37-year-old former actress waved at and shook hands with the crowds gathered in West Street.

They were in the city to visit Edes House - where LA-born Meghan was treated to a rare copy of the American Declaration of Independence.

It is one of only two handwritten copies, the other being held in the National Archives in Washington DC.

The star of Meghan's outfit was a £1,695 green satin tote handbag by Uruguayan-born designer Gabriela Hearst.

 Her shirt is slightly more affordable, costing £69 from &OtherStories
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Her shirt is slightly more affordable, costing £69 from &OtherStoriesCredit: Rex Features
 Meghan shook hands with well wishers gathered in Chichester
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Meghan shook hands with well wishers gathered in Chichester
 She was wearing a Hugo Boss leather skirt and & Other Stories shirt
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She was wearing a Hugo Boss leather skirt and & Other Stories shirt
 Wearing Kate Middleton-approved nude heels, Meghan clutched flowers given to her by a fan
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Wearing Kate Middleton-approved nude heels, Meghan clutched flowers given to her by a fanCredit: �2018 Stephen Lock / i-Images
 Well-wishers waved Union Jacks - while one bought a Canadian flag for the American actress, who's recently moved to London from Toronto
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Well-wishers waved Union Jacks - while one bought a Canadian flag for the American actress, who's recently moved to London from TorontoCredit: Splash News

The also comes in navy, gold, pink and maroon - and costs £1,695.

Her dark , costing a more purse-pleasing £69.

Meghan's leather pencil skirt, meanwhile, - and costs £369.

Her , and costs £1,699, but had also sold out before Meghan even stepped foot in Sussex today.

 Harry tenderly guided his bride into Chichester's Edes House
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Harry tenderly guided his bride into Chichester's Edes HouseCredit: Rex Features
 The couple are visiting Chichester, Bognor Regis, Brighton and Peacehaven today
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The couple are visiting Chichester, Bognor Regis, Brighton and Peacehaven todayCredit: Getty - Contributor

Despite being daring with leather, the duchess also donned a pair of Kate Middleton-approved nude heels.

They're , in haze beige, and cost £360.

Meghan also wore a selection of gorgeous gold jewellery - from Missoma and Catbird.

She was wearing Missoma's , costing £85, , costing £69, and , costing £75.

From New York based designer Catbird, Meghan wore the which costs £40.

 Meghan's jewellery is by Missoma and Catbird
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Meghan's jewellery is by Missoma and CatbirdCredit: � Max Mumby
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  • Straight Fit Silk Shirt in dark green, & Other Stories, £69 -
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  • Lambskin-leather Pencil Skirt, Hugo Boss, £369 -
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  • Cashmere Double Cloth Coat, Emporio Armani, £1,699 -

The royal itinerary

  • CHICHESTER
  • Walk Street: To meet members of the public
  • Edes House:To see a rare copy of the American Declaration of Independence
  • BOGNOR REGIS
  • University of Chichester: To open the Engineering and Digital Technology Park
  • BRIGHTON
  • Pavillion Buildings: To meet members of the public
  • Royal Pavilion: To tour the rooms and learn about the iconic building's rich history
  • PEACEHAVEN
  • JOFF Youth Centre: to meet young people and talk about mental health

The royal couple will also visit Bognor Regis, Peacehaven and Brighton today, taking in the delights of the iconic Royal Pavilion and opening a new wing at University of Chichester.

In more royal news, Princess Diana did this sneaky but GENIUS thing when Prince Charles’ valet came to collect his clothes from Kensington Palace after their split.

And read how one cheeky local paper reported on the news Meghan and Harry were coming to visit.

Excited crowds wait at Sussex for arrival of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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