Meghan Markle Wears Amelia Wickstead Dress to Barbecue with Prince Harry and Son Archie

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has been spotted wearing a naval-themed dress by Amelia Wickstead, the favorite designer of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.

The dress, which costs £995, was worn by Meghan as she attended a barbecue with her husband Prince Harry and their son Archie over the weekend.

The couple has been spending time at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, where Harry has been playing with his polo team, Los Padres.

The photograph, which was shared on Instagram by Delfina Blackear, the wife of Duke's close friend and polo teammate Nacho Figueras, shows Meghan wearing the fit-and-flare sleeveless dress that falls just above the ankle.

The dress features an autocle-themed print and is described by Wickstead as a light blue midi dress with a naval-themed print.

The signature silhouette of the dress is prescribed with a high-neck and fitted bodice before flaring into an A-line skirt with concealed pockets.

In the photograph, Meghan had swept her long black hair into a ponytail and appeared to be barefoot in the grass.

Prince Harry, who was also barefoot, stood next to her in a white polo shirt and green cargo shorts.

Their son Archie, who turned three this year, could be seen a short distance from the couple with his back to the camera.

The appearance from the couple comes as they prepare to make their first trip to the UK with their children Archie and Lilibet.

In other news, Meghan Markle's estranged half-sister Samantha Markle gave an update on their father's ailing health after he was hospitalized last week.

Speaking to Good Morning Britain, Samantha confirmed that Meghan has not made any attempt to reach out to the family, in particular to her father, Thomas Markle.

She called it ridiculous, saying that his phone number and address have never changed, and he can still text back despite not being able to speak.

Samantha added that disowning one's father because he was photographed or because of opportunistic photography was crazy.

She also pointed out that Meghan's sister and Harry have been quite public and photographed everywhere, including on the grave of fallen war heroes in Texas.

Samantha concluded that she knows what her father was doing was admirable and he never should have been disowned and treated that way.

Thomas Markle was admitted to hospital following a stroke last week.

Royal biographer Tom Bower confirmed that the estranged father and Meghan haven't been in contact since just before the wedding in 2018.

Thomas did not attend Meghan and Harry's royal wedding in 2018.

Royal expert Rafe Hadelmancou spoke of how Meghan previously doted on her father and also credited him with bringing her up.

Samantha revealed that Thomas is doing better but admitted he has a long road to recovery ahead of him.

She said that it could take six months to a year realistically for her father to learn to speak again.

Last month, the 77-year-old said that he was planning to fly to the UK in June to join in celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

During his visit, he was hoping to reunite with his daughter and meet his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, for the first time.

In conclusion, Meghan Markle's appearance at the barbecue in the naval-themed dress by Amelia Wickstead has caught the attention of the media.

Meanwhile, her estranged half-sister Samantha Markle has given an update on their father's health and criticized Meghan for not reaching out to him.

The news has stirred up mixed reactions from the public, with some expressing concern for Thomas Markle's health and others questioning Meghan's relationship with her family.