Meghan Markle wows in £25k ruby earrings as Kate Middleton looks elegant in £17 Zara headband at Festival of Remembrance

MEGHAN Markle and Kate Middleton have both wowed in new dresses at the Festival of Remembrance service.

The pair coordinated in black and navy hues this evening - with the Duchess of Sussex opting for her favourite £490 heels, while the Duchess of Cambridge slipped on a £17.99 head band from Zara.

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They joined husbands Prince William, 37, and Prince Harry, 35, as well as the Queen and the rest of the royal family at the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Meghan, 38, wore a black brocade midi-dress, reportedly by UK-based designer Erdem, with a subtle collar, button detailing and a flared skirt.

Six-month-old Archie's mum accessorised with a pair of navy £490 heels by Aquazzura, elegant Jessica McCormack Signature Gypset Ruby Heart Hoop earrings worth £25,700, plus a small red poppy, and finished off her look with nude make-up and a sleek low bun.

Kate, 37, looked similarly smart for tonight's engagement in a fitted navy midi-dress, featuring a boat-neck and black velvet belt.

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The mum-of-three completed her ensemble with a pair of black sheer tights, black suede heels and a black jewelled statement headband costing £17.99 from Zara.

As well as blow-dried hair and nude make-up - which included a chic smokey eye - Kate also accessorised with a pair of pearl earrings and a trio of red poppies.

Both duchesses held black clutch bags, with Meghan opting for a patent number while Kate chose a suede design.

Royal fans rushed to praise their stylish outfits- and even drew parallels between their ensembles.

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One person wrote: "Catherine is wearing a navy dress with black heels and Meghan is wearing black dress with navy heels! .";

Another commented: "They both look BEAUTIFUL!!"

A third shared: "Maybe I am very positive. But I think Kate and Meghan agreed on the clothes.

"Kate has a navy suit or black shoes. And Meghan's black dress and navy shoes!"

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• Padded rhinestone headband, £17.99, Zara -

Referring to Meghan, a third shared: "That brocade dress, open neck, and hairstyle is perfection!"

And a fourth added: "I’m loving Kate’s continued penchant for headbands!"

It comes days after Meghan and Kate were also lauded for their complementary outfits during separate outings.

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On Thursday, Meghan stepped out in a navy teddy coat, which she paired with a navy fascinator by Philip Treacy as well as knee-high boots - believed to be by Tamara Mellon - and a pair of leather gloves.

Later in the day, Kate was seen in a bespoke royal blue Emilia Wickstead dress which she wore with a pair of £150 Gianvito Rossi patent leather pumps and sapphire drop earrings once belonging to Princess Diana.

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