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KATE MEGS HER MARK

Meghan Markle suits up as Kate Middleton dazzles in flowing gown for style icons’ first fashion clash

KATE Middleton went head to head with Meghan Markle in the style icons’ first fashion clash last night.

The Duchess of Cambridge, 36, wore a dazzling gown over her baby bump alongside husband William, 35, in Oslo.

 Kate wore a dazzling gown while being escorted to dinner by King Harald V of Norway
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Kate wore a dazzling gown while being escorted to dinner by King Harald V of NorwayCredit: PA:Press Association

She raised a glass at a dinner at the Royal Palace, having previously been pictured drinking alcohol-free Swedish wine.

Meghan looked bold in black as she arrived at her first awards ceremony with fiancé Prince Harry wearing a power suit.

The royal couple are supporting the annual Endeavour Fund this evening, which celebrates the remarkable sporting and adventure challenges of servicemen and women.

All eyes were on the American actress as she arrived wearing the trousers in a striking Alexander McQueen tuxe shirt and suit.

 Suits star Meghan Markle wore a smart black suit to the Endeavour Fund awards with husband-to-be Prince Harry
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Suits star Meghan Markle wore a smart black suit to the Endeavour Fund awards with husband-to-be Prince HarryCredit: Splash News
 The bride-to-be looked confident as she strutted into a charity event wearing tuxe
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The bride-to-be looked confident as she strutted into a charity event wearing tuxe
 Kate wore a pale gown with a silver embellishment on her shoulders
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Kate wore a pale gown with a silver embellishment on her shouldersCredit: PA:Press Association
 Kate looked like the style icon she always has been as she had dinner in Oslo
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Kate looked like the style icon she always has been as she had dinner in OsloCredit: PA:Press Association
 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Queen Sonja of Norway and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at the Royal Palace
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Queen Sonja of Norway and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at the Royal PalaceCredit: PA:Press Association

She completed the powerful look with black heels and a clutch bag.

Both Harry and Meghan are due to present awards this evening at Goldsmiths Hall in London.

The Endeavour Fund was created by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Harry to give funding to wounded, injured and sick service personnel to "rediscover their self-belief and fighting spirit through physical challenges".

 Meghan looked relaxed in the spotlight as she gave out an award this evening
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Meghan looked relaxed in the spotlight as she gave out an award this eveningCredit: AFP or licensors
 The couple held hands as they left Goldsmiths' Hall in London
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The couple held hands as they left Goldsmiths' Hall in LondonCredit: EPA
 Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee US actress Meghan pose with award winners Ben Lee (third from right), Sean Gane (back second left) and Daniel Claricoates (back third left) and the award nominees
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Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee US actress Meghan pose with award winners Ben Lee (third from right), Sean Gane (back second left) and Daniel Claricoates (back third left) and the award nomineesCredit: AFP and Licensors
 Prince Harry gestures as he announces the winner of the Henry Worsley Award
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Prince Harry gestures as he announces the winner of the Henry Worsley AwardCredit: AFP or licensors

 

It was reported earlier this week that royal bride-to-be Meghan is planning to break tradition by giving a speech at her wedding to Prince Harry.

The Suits actress will address the 800 guests at the Windsor Castle reception instead of her dad.

The Endeavour Fund also raises cash to fund mentorship, qualifications or work opportunities for those who sacrificed so much in service.

Meghan​ ​Markle’s first award ceremony ​at the Endeavour​ ​Fund ​gets very awkward as co-presenter can't find the winners names​
 Before that Meghan beamed as she prepared to meet supporters of the Endeavour Fund despite the rainy weather
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Before that Meghan beamed as she prepared to meet supporters of the Endeavour Fund despite the rainy weatherCredit: Supplied
 The prince placed a reassuring hand on Meghan's arm as they arrived for their first awards event
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The prince placed a reassuring hand on Meghan's arm as they arrived for their first awards eventCredit: Supplied
 The Prince even offered to take his fiancé's umbrella from her as they made their way up to Goldsmiths Hall
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The Prince even offered to take his fiancé's umbrella from her as they made their way up to Goldsmiths HallCredit: AFP and Licensors
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The couple looked in good spirits as they walked into the London venue for the charity bash

 The US actress following fiancée Harry up the stairs at Goldsmiths Hall in London
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The US actress following fiancée Harry up the stairs at Goldsmiths Hall in LondonCredit: AFP or licensors
 The couple mingled with guests ahead of the awards ceremony kicking off
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The couple mingled with guests ahead of the awards ceremony kicking offCredit: AFP or licensors

They're the McQueens

By Gabrielle Dirvanauskas

THEY couldn’t look more different — despite Kate and Meghan wearing outfits by the same designer, Alexander McQueen.

Kate looked dazzling in a flowing gown, complete with cape, while Meghan went pared-down and chic.

I preferred Meghan’s fresh take on formal dressing, though Kate edged it on the regal front.

On November 27, 2017, it was announced that the couple were tying the knot after Prince Harry popped the question after enjoying a roast chicken at home.

A few weeks later Kensington Palace confirmed the ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 19 2018.

It will be held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, which is where Harry was christened when he was three months old.

 Prince Harry wore a blue suit while his fiancée opted for black
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Prince Harry wore a blue suit while his fiancée opted for blackCredit: Splash News
 The Suits star wore an Alexander McQueen tuxe with heels
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The Suits star wore an Alexander McQueen tuxe with heels
 The royal-to-be covered herself from the rain under a silver umbrella
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The royal-to-be covered herself from the rain under a silver umbrellaCredit: James Whatling
​Meghan Markle ​swamped by a group of adoring school children ​in Cardiff, Wales