Former actressMeghan Markleis no stranger to a Hollywood premiere, but on Sunday, she joined husbandPrince Harryfor her first red carpet appearance as a royal at the premiere ofThe Lion Kingin London.
Meghan wore a black Jason Wu dress with sheer sleeves and accessorized with Aquazzura heels and a Gucci clutch.
The star-studded evening was held in support of Harry’s ongoing conservation work and his service on behalf of communities near endangered wildlife in Africa. The big event caps off an exciting weekend for Meghan, 37, who joined sister-in-lawKate Middleton, 37, to watch palSerena Williamsin theLadies’ Singles Finalat the Wimbledon tennis championships on Saturday.
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The Lion KingstarsBeyoncéas the voice of Nala andDonald Gloveras the voice of Simba. When themovie premiered in Hollywood on Tuesday,Beyoncebrought her look-alike daughterBlue Ivy, 7.
At the premiere, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex met some of the cast and crew before watching the film. They will also have the chance to chat with representatives from organizations doing ground-breaking work for conservation and the environment.
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The big night comes just a couple of months before Harry and Meghan – and Archie! –leave for a tour of South Africa.
Harry is also set for solo visits to the countries of Angola, Malawi and Botswana during the tour, which will continue the couple’s conservation campaigns, alongside promoting other key interests like the education of young women and girls’ education.
The Lion Kingwill also benefitProtect the Pride, a global conservation campaign working with many conservation partners to raise awareness and support efforts to protect and recover the dwindling lion population across Africa.
source: people.com
