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Meghan Markle embraced her Californian roots while stepping out in London for the first time since her family moved to the UK.
On Wednesday, October 7, the Duchess of Sussex joined Malala Yousafzai at the Art Deco-inspired Foyer & Reading Room at Claridge's in Mayfair.
Total cost of Meghan Markle's look
For the outing, Meghan included American fashion labels in her relaxed yet elegant outfit, which cost over $36,000.
Meghan Markle's London outfit details
Meghan rocked a pair of white wide-legged satin trousers from Ralph Lauren that retail for about $2,246 and elevated the look with a light taupe turtleneck cashmere sweater from CO, costing $832.
Adding a bit of London touch, Meghan wore an approximately $2,239 camel-toned coat from the London label Tove Studio.
She also flaunted Saint Laurent tan loafers, prized at $1,050.
As she exited the premises with the Nobel Peace laureate, the entrepreneur also held a black Chanel bag worth about $9,248 and a colourful tote bag covered in icons of women wearing hijab head coverings.
Meghan styled her auburn-highlighted dark brown hair in a sleek, middle-parted low burn and added some sparkles to her look.
She wore a diamond and emerald chain necklace from Logan Hollowell, which can cost around $21,406, bringing the total amount of her look to over $36,998.36.
Meghan Markle and Malala Yousafzai met for afternoon tea
While they met during lunchtime, the pair enjoyed British treats, including cucumber sandwiches and scones served with jam and clotted cream, reported the Daily Mail.
The outing marks Meghan's first known public sighting in London since she and Prince Harry moved back to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, on August 26.
Malala Yousafzai and Meghan Markle's close bond
"It was a chance for a catch-up between friends," a source told PEOPLE.
Meghan and Malala share a close bond. In October 2020, the Duchess and Prince Harry joined the Pakistani activist for a virtual conversation marking International Day of the Girl, discussing the importance of girls’ education.
