Meghan Markle has princess moment in glitzy bird ball gown

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Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex addresses The Australian Geographic Awards in Sydney, Australia  October 26, 2018. Paul Edwards /Pool via REUTERS - RC154BD0DF50
Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex addresses The Australian Geographic Awards in Sydney, Australia October 26, 2018. Paul Edwards /Pool via REUTERS - RC154BD0DF50

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle dazzles in a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown as she and Prince Harry attend a glittering Sydney awards ceremony.

On Friday, the royal couple returned to Australia to attend the Australian Geographic Society Awards after touring Fiji and Tonga over the past few days.

The Duchess was wearing an exquisite Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress worth £10,000. 

This is her most glamorous dress of the tour thus far: a tea-length black and white gown that appropriately featured bird designs. Though they grouped together in the bodice, the bird outlines became more spread out and apparent near the illusion neckline and full skirt.

The royal parents-to-be presented a couple of awards during the ceremony to honour the highest achievements in conservation and adventure.

Paul Edwards /Pool via REUTERS

The awards are an annual gathering of Australia’s best in exploration, science and conservation. Last night’s event was hosted at the Shangri-La Hotel.

The Queen was honoured during the event with a special award for conservation for her initiative to highlight the plight of the world’s forests.

The award, for her ‘outstanding contribution’ to global conservation was accepted on her behalf by the Duke of Sussex, and recognises the impact of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, an initiative launched in 2015.

The Duke of Sussex gave an impassioned speech after picking up the award, in which he warned there “cannot be any more excuses” when it comes to protecting the planet. 

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