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THE Duchess of Sussex has arrived at Smart Works HQ in west London for her first official visit as patron of the charity.

The 37-year-old was spotted giving fashion tips as she helped women at the charity prepare for job interviews.

 Meghan looked stunning in a chic maternity dress
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Meghan looked stunning in a chic maternity dressCredit: James Whatling

And the royal looked effortlessly chic herself, in a black midi dress by Hatch and a camel Oscar de la Renta coat.

Hatch is a US maternity brand founded by Ariane Goldman.

She paired the £170 midi with a camel-coloured cotton twill coat by Oscar de la Renta - worth £2,492 - and accessorised with earrings by Kimai.

The royal wore her hair in a smart bun and opted for a pair of low-heeled cow-print stilettos by Gianvito Rossi.

 Meghan has been giving fashion tips today
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Meghan has been giving fashion tips todayCredit: AFP
 Meghan cradled her bump as she chatted to volunteers
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Meghan cradled her bump as she chatted to volunteersCredit: Getty - Pool
 The duchess turned stylist shared a laugh with people at the centre
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The duchess turned stylist shared a laugh with people at the centreCredit: Reuters
 She teamed the dress with an Oscar de la Renta coat
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She teamed the dress with an Oscar de la Renta coatCredit: Rex Features
 Meghan was also named patron of three other charities today
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 Meghan was also named patron of three other charities todayCredit: PA:Press Association
 Meghan was today named patron of the charity
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Meghan was today named patron of the charityCredit: London News Pictures

Founded in 2013, Smart Works helps unemployed and vulnerable women regain the skills and confidence for job interviews and returning to employment.

This includes providing clothes for job interviews, offering one-to-one interview training and providing the opportunity to join the Smart Works network, where women can meet every month to discuss their progress.

The royal has visited the organisation a number of times over the last 12 months, helping several women transform their lives and today, Meghan was announced as patron of the charity.

Thanks to the incredible work of the organisation, two thirds of women involved go on to get a job.

 Meghan has been choosing outfits for the women at the charity
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Meghan has been choosing outfits for the women at the charityCredit: Reuters
Meghan Markle helps Patsy Wardally, 56, chose an outfit during first visit to Smart Works as patron
 She's been helping women at the organisation for the last year
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She's been helping women at the organisation for the last yearCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The Duchess has always been very fashion forward
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The Duchess has always been very fashion forwardCredit: Reuters

The 37-year-old was also named as patron of three other organisations today: The National Theatre and The Association of Commonwealth Universities (both passed on by the Queen) as well as Mayhew - an animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and people in London and across the globe.

 Meghan wore this dress by Hatch
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Meghan wore this dress by HatchCredit: Hatch
  • Eliza dress, £170, Hatch -
 She paired it with an Oscar de la Renta coat
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She paired it with an Oscar de la Renta coatCredit: oscar delarenta
  • Cotton twill coat, £2,492, Oscar de la Renta -
 The gorgeous earrings are £315
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The gorgeous earrings are £315Credit: kimai
  • Felicity earrings, £315, Kimai -

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