Meghan Markle Shines in Yellow Dress at Commonwealth Reception

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been known for her pale pink ensembles since marrying Prince Harry, but she recently ditched the muted tones for a bright yellow dress during a reception in London on Thursday.

The £1,300 double-faced craved dress by American designer Brendan Maxwell is currently available on Stylebop for the reduced price of £520.

The new royal looked stunning with bare arms and legs, paired with classic pointed n^de heels.

Her outfit was a far cry from her recent more conservative outfits, and it is expected that the dress will sell out in no time.

With only plain silver studs and her wedding ring for jewellery, the Duchess let her dress do the talking.

Her proud husband Prince Harry couldn't take his eyes off her.

The couple arrived at Marlborough House in London hand in hand, putting on a tactile display as they assembled on the steps of the house.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with young leaders from across the Commonwealth at the reception hosted by the RT Honourable Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, marking the culmination of the Commonwealth Secretariat's Youth Leadership Workshop.

Patricia Scotland greeted the couple at their cars and they were treated to a musical performance by a steel-pan band as they made their way towards the house.

The delighted Duke and Duchess paused to give the band a round of applause following their performance.

Prince Harry looked dapper in a navy blue suit complete with an olive green tie as he accompanied his wife into the reception.

The Duchess opted for her previously favoured hairstyle of a bun, though she had opted for a sleeker style over her iconic messy updo.

The event marked an opportunity for the Duke, who was appointed by Her Majesty the Queen as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador earlier this year, to learn more about how the Commonwealth Youth Forum is supporting inspiring young people to shape the future.

The Duke and Duchess met youth representatives from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga ahead of their tour this autumn.

The Commonwealth Youth Forum provides an opportunity for the young people of the Commonwealth to build cross-cultural connections and networks, debate the challenges facing its young people, agree youth-led initiatives to influence decision-makers, and ensure young people have a voice in its future.

The reception began with an overview of the day, before the Duke of Sussex and the Secretary-General addressed the reception.

Their Royal Highnesses then met the young people who took part in the workshops to hear from them directly about their ideas for the future and the support they need to ensure that their voices are heard.

Despite royal fans' speculation that the couple may have stopped holding hands following their marriage, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the reception hand in hand.

The Duchess looked radiant in her bright yellow dress, and the couple put on a tactile display throughout the event.

Meghan's yellow dress was a refreshing change from her usual pale pink ensembles, and it is expected that the dress will sell out quickly.