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Meghan Markle dazzles as she makes surprise appearance at The Fashion Awards to present gong to British Designer of the Year

The Duchess looked stunning in a one-shoulder, floor-length black gown

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IT'S one of the biggest events on the fashion calendar and last night, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at The Fashion Awards.

The 37-year-old looked stunning in a one-shoulder, floor-length black gown as she took to the stage to present the award for British Designer of the Year.

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Meghan looked incredible in a one-shoulder black gownCredit: Getty - Contributor

Meghan showed off her blossoming baby bump in the figure-hugging bespoke dress - designed by Givenchy Haute Couture - and wore her hair slicked back in a signature bun.

The Duchess appeared on stage to present the award for British Designer of the Year to Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy - who designed the royal's spectacular wedding dress earlier this year.

Meghan teamed the look with gold strappy heels and gold bangles by Pippa Small, one of which is worth £360.

The royal also wore a pair of by the same designer, worth £50.

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Meghan cradles her bump as she takes to the stageCredit: Getty - Contributor
Meghan giggles on stage as she holds her blossoming bumpCredit: Getty - Contributor
The Duchess teamed the look with gold strappy heelsCredit: Getty - Contributor
Meghan also wore Pippa Small bangles, which were a sweet nod to Prince CharlesCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Meghan and Clare Waight Keller after the royal had presented her with the Designer of the Year awardCredit: Getty - Contributor
Clare Waight Keller designed Meghan's incredible wedding dressCredit: Getty - Contributor
Meghan Markle presented an award to the Givenchy designer who created her wedding dressCredit: EPA

The Givenchy designer thanked the Duchess of Sussex personally in her speech and said: "This woman is so amazing."

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Speaking of their close working relationship, Clare added: "I got to know Meghan on a personal level.

"To have someone like that trust you on such a personal moment in their life... I can't thank you enough because it was the most beautiful moment."

Meghan, who is due in spring, shared a giggle on stage with Hollywood actress Rosamund PikeCredit: Getty - Contributor
Meghan wore her hair slicked back in a bunCredit: Getty - Contributor
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The Beckhams also arrived at the awards in style, with Victoria wearing a floor-length halter neck dress worth almost £1,800.

The gown is from Victoria's own collection and the mum-of-four walked the red carpet with husband David and eldest son, Brooklyn, 19.

Kendall Jenner wowed tonight in a sheer, floor-length gold gown with a daring side-split.

The 23-year-old's backless dress featured statement shoulders and dazzled in sequins.

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Victoria wore a dress from her own collectionCredit: AFP or licensors
Fashion Awards 2018: David and Victoria Beckham, Kylie Jenner, Rita Ora and Penelope Cruz red carpet arrivals
The Beckhams arrive on the red carpetCredit: Getty - Contributor
David and Victoria pose togetherCredit: AFP or licensors
Kendall Jenner wore a breathtaking gold dressCredit: Rex Features
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The sheer dress is also backless and partially see-throughCredit: ©Karwai Tang

Lady Amelia Windsor also led the way in a breathtaking bright pink and black Carolina Herrera gown.

The 23-year-old royal wore her blonde locks down and teamed the floor-length tulle dress with a dazzling gold necklace.

Rosie Huntington Whiteley looked effortlessly chic in a jaw-dropping black and purple feathered gown.

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The 31-year-old teamed the low-cut mermaid-style with a floor-length black coat and wore her blonde locks slicked back.

Lady Amelia Windsor looked gorgeous in a pink tulle gownCredit: PA
The dress is by Carolina HerreraCredit: Rex Features
Rosie looked effortlessly chicCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Kaia Gerber - who was nominated for Model of the Year alongside Winnie Harlow and Bella Hadid - looked incredible in a floor-length black and silver cut-out gown.

The 17-year-old model arrived on the red carpet with her parents: Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and brother, Presley Gerber.

English model Yasmin Le Bon opted for similar colours and arrived this evening wearing a one-shoulder silver dress with fringe detail, a bright green clutch and black, mid-calf suede boots.

Also looking incredible on the red carpet was Dina Asher-Smith.

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Kaia wowed in sequinsCredit: PA
Kaia arrived with parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and brother, Presley GerberCredit: AFP or licensors
Yasmin Le Bon opted for fringe details with her Dundas dressCredit: PA
Ellie Goulding wore a cream gownCredit: Getty - Contributor
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 The singer teamed the look with extravagant jewelsCredit: Getty - Contributor
Dina Asher-Smith wore a powder blue numberCredit: Getty - Contributor

The triple European champion sprinter wore an off-the-shoulder powder blue dress with oversized bubble sleeves and gold stilettos.

Ellie Goulding, 31, also opted for an oversized style and wore a cape-sleeved off-the-shoulder gown with applique detail.

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The unique cream dress featured a clinched-in waist, front split and handy pockets.

Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall, 25 and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 27, also brought the glam in monochrome ensembles.

Jade wore a black sleeveless dress with matching floor-length jacket while Leigh-Anne opted for a sequin zip-up mini dress with barely-there black heels.

The Little Mix ladies looked gorgeous in monochromeCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Rosamund Pike wore an all-black ensembleCredit: AFP or licensors
Rita Ora wore knee-length sheer socks with her Prada ensembleCredit: AFP or licensors
Jenna Coleman looked breathtaking in a cream satin gownCredit: Getty - Contributor
Alek Wek wore an extravagant pink bowCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Famous fashion faces Naomie Harris and Alexa Chung also graced the red carpet.

Alexa, 35, opted for a velvet mustard gown with a white, button-up collar and frilled hem.

42-year-old Naomie meanwhile, wore a retro-style roll-neck beaded mini dress teamed with a box clutch.

Naomie Harris wore a retro-style mini dressCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Alexa wore a velvet mustard numberCredit: Getty - Contributor
Carey Mulligan arrives on the red carpet in a high-neck polka dot styleCredit: Getty - Contributor
Cressida Bonas was also in attendanceCredit: Rex Features
Paloma Faith opts for a statement pink tulle lookCredit: PA
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Eleanor Tomlinson wore a floor-length gown with fringe detailCredit: Getty - Contributor
Poppy Delevingne looked effortlessly chic in pinkCredit: Getty - Contributor

The awards - which will see Kim Jones bestowed with the Trailblazer Award - are held at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Earlier today it was announced Jones would receive the prestigious award, which recognises creatives who are shaping the fashion industry.

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Other awards include Model of the Year, Brand of the Year and British Emerging Talent in Womenswear.

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