The Duchess of Sussex – formally Meghan Markle – stepped out on Wednesday for a visit to one of her four new patronages, the animal charity Mayhew, where she met a number of dogs and community members being helped by the organisation.
The Duchess of Sussex cradled her baby bump as she arrived at Mayhew on Wednesday to meet staff, volunteers, and hear more about what the animal welfare charity projects – not to mention cuddle a few adorable dogs.
Duchess Meghan will work with the organisation to raise awareness for the work they do to improve the lives of animals and people in London.
The radiant mum-to-be looked gorgeous for her animal-friendly outing, wearing a cream maternity dress by H&M and an Armani coat.
The Duchess, who is “very natural with the dogs, as one needs to be,” according to CEO Caroline Yates – was very taken with one of the dogs: a Jack Russell Terrier named Minnie that she held in her arms.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have also gotten their own dog together. Although they are still keeping the pooch’s name hush-hush, the Duchess did let it slip that the couple’s dog is a “she.”