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Meghan beams as she’s given Red Sox and Yankees shirts for Archie as she spends night out with Harry at baseball in London
MEGHAN Markle beamed as she attended the Boston Red Sox versus New York Yankees game in London with Prince Harry.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left baby Archie at home for one of their first joint engagements since becoming parents.
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Arriving at the London Stadium in Stratford this afternoon, Meghan Markle smiled at Prince Harry in the sunshine.
It is the American-born royal's third appearance since giving birth to her their two-month-old son Archie and comes in the middle of her three-month maternity leave.
She previously stepped out at Windsor castle when she introduced Archie to the world, and joined fellow royals at Trooping The Colour.
Ahead of today's game, the Duke and Duchess met members from both opposing American teams playing in tonight's Major League Baseball event in their changing rooms.
Each side presented the royal couple, who were stepping out in support of the Invictus Games Foundation, with a personalised gift for their firstborn child.
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The Yankees delighted Meghan with a T-Shirt in their team colours bearing 'ARCHIE 19' on the back.
Similarly, the Red Sox handed her a bright red babygro for the newborn royal.
The Duchess looked stylish in a black ensemble for her first public royal engagement with just Harry since giving birth.
She opted for a chic black dress by British designer Stella McCartney, that came with cap sleeves and was belted at the waist.
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Meghan stayed comfy in the summer weather in a pair of Aquazzura Deneuve ballet flats in black suede.
She finished off her chic look with wavy blow-dried hair and natural-looking make-up.
Ensuring she kept her cool in the heat, the new mum could be seen holding a pair of sunglasses in her hand.
The couple chatted and laughed with players on both sides.
At one point the Duchess shared a warm hug with Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts who is reportedly her distant "cousin".
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The pair are believed to share the same ancestors in Alabama around 150 years ago, according to the .
Harry and Meghan held hands as they walked out onto the pitch and were greeted by huge crowds.
Two regular Major League Baseball games are being held this evening at the 60,000-seater stadium.
It is the first time in history Europe has hosted such an event.
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Meghan's rare appearance comes as it was announced the couple will embark on a royal tour to South Africa with baby Archie this autumn.
However, it was exclusively revealed by Fabulous Digital earlier this week that Meghan and Archie can't join Harry on second leg of the Royal Tour because "the plane is too small".
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will travel with their son to South Africa later this year, however, the trio will then split, with Prince Harry going on to visit Angola, Malawi and Botswana.
A source close to the palace told Fabulous Digital: “The Duchess will stay with her son, who will be just under five months old when the visit takes place.
“The Duke will be travelling in a very small plane to Botswana, Angola and Malawi and due to the size of the aircraft and some remote locations that Harry will be visiting, it is not possible to take a small baby.”
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