Meghan Markle made her first visit to NYC for the first time ever since her wedding with Prince Harry last May. The Duchess of Sussex made the trip for a special occasion which happened to be her baby shower. The former Suits star is expecting her first baby with Prince Harry this April. Naturally, the Duchess wanted to surround herself with her closest pals before the big day and what better than to have a baby shower in NYC. Reports suggest that Meghan has flown to New York City for five days. The baby shower was an intimate ceremony with 15 of Meghan's closest friends including her Suits co-star Abigail Spencer. Others seen in attendance were her stylist Jessica Mulroney, designer Nisha Nonoo.

Before the celebrations began, Meghan was spotted outside The Mark Hotel in Manhattan's Upper Eastside was clicked leaving for lunch ahead of the big function. While many thought that Prince Harry was missing from the shower, worry not because the couple have decided to host two baby showers and he will certainly be a part of the next one. Meghan's sister-in-law Kate Middleton is also expected to be a part of the second baby shower. Meghan Markle Secretly Flew To New York City From London In The Third Trimester Of Her Pregnancy For This!

Take a look at the pictures here:

 

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Meghan was spotted wearing a black vintage coat by Couregges Haute Couture along with black skinny jeans and nude pumps. She was also carrying a neutral tote by Carolina Herrera. We bet looking at these pictures, the excitement for the arrival of the royal baby is all set to double up.

Meghan clicked outside her Uppereastside Manhattan hotel  ahead of baby shower:

 

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Bouquets of pink, purple flowers and a convertible crib were clicked while being dropped off at Meghan's hotel ahead of the baby shower. Post the intimate shower, Meghan's close friend Serena Williams was also clicked after she had dinner with Meghan at Polo Bar in Manhattan. For her dinner with the Tennis star, Meghan chose to wear a Victoria Beckham overcoat and looked stunning in the classy look.

Meghan Markle spotted for dinner with Tennis star Serena Williams:

 

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The Royal baby is expected to arrive in April but before that, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be taking a trip to Morocco. The couple are heading there to strengthen the ties between UK and Morocco and in the meantime will also be attending events relating to girl's education and youth empowerment.

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