Beaming Meghan Markle makes her first public appearance in Britain since Megxit was announced as she joins Prince Harry at the Endeavour Fund Awards in rain-soaked London
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are attending the Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London
- Is the Sussexes' first joint official engagement since announcing they would step down from the Royal Family
- They have not been seen together at a royal engagement for almost two months as they have been in Canada
- Harry wore a dark blue suit, white shirt and blue tie, while Meghan was dressed in a light blue dress for event
- They walked into Mansion House smiling with Harry holding an umbrella, as Meghan linked her arm with his
- A crowd of about 50 people, standing behind some barriers, braved the rain to catch a glimpse of the couple
The Duchess of Sussex made her first public appearance in the UK tonight since she and her husband Prince Harry announced they were stepping down as senior working royals.
The couple put on a confident display as they arrived in pouring rain at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at London's Mansion House, smiling broadly as they stepped out of their official car.
Sheltering from the rain under an umbrella as they arrived, the duke wore a dark blue suit, white shirt and blue tie, while American former actress Meghan was dressed in a turquoise Victoria Beckham pencil midi dress.
A crowd of about 50 people, standing behind barriers, braved the rain under umbrellas to catch a glimpse of the the duke and duchess. There were cheers and applause as they walked by, but also one loud boo.
The couple were there to honour the achievements of wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women who have taken part in remarkable sporting and adventure challenges over the last year.
But all eyes were on Meghan, 38, who has not been seen in this country since she and Harry made the dramatic announcement that they were quitting public life in early January, much to the distress of the Queen.
Harry, who has been made to give up his official patronages after deciding to move to Canada, is being allowed to retain his private links with organisations such as The Endeavour Fund, of which he is patron.
It is the first time Meghan has carried out a public royal duty in the wake of the Megxit crisis. The evening event is the couple's first joint official appearance since announcing their decision to step down as senior royals, which takes effect on March 31
The Duchess of Sussex made her first public appearance in the UK tonight since she and her husband Prince Harry announced they were stepping down as senior working royals
Harry, who has been made to give up his official patronages after deciding to move to Canada, is being allowed to retain his private links with organisations such as The Endeavour Fund, of which he is patron (pictured, Harry and Meghan tonight)
The couple put on a confident display as they arrived in pouring rain at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at London's Mansion House, smiling broadly as they stepped out of their official car
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived at one of their last official engagements together before they quit royal life
A crowd of about 50 people, standing behind barriers, braved the rain under umbrellas to catch a glimpse of the the duke and duchess. There were cheers and applause as they walked by
Arriving on Thursday in a Range Rover, the duke wore a dark blue suit, white shirt and blue tie, while American former actress Meghan was dressed in a light blue dress
The Sussexes were last seen together on an official engagement on January 7 when they visited Canada House in London to thank the nation for hosting them during their festive break in the Commonwealth country
Tonight's event is one of just a handful of engagements the couple are undertaking this weekend in the UK before returning to Canada to embark on their new life, ahead of their official departure on March 31
The engagement marks a final run of royal duties for the couple. Harry (pictured this evening) is joining Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton at the official opening of the Silverstone Experience, a museum about British motor racing, on Friday
The Duchess of Sussex made her first official public appearance in the UK following the Megxit crisis. Meghan joined the Duke of Sussex at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London on Thursday evening
The ceremony, hosted by former Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers, will see four prizes awarded. They are: Recognising Achievement Award, Celebrating Excellence Award, Henry Worsley Award and the new Community Impact Award (harry and Meghan hold on to each other while arriving at the event)
Meghan appeared all smiles as she arrived at one of the couple's last official engagements together before they quit royal life
The couple shared an umbrella as they arrived at the event which celebrates the achievements of wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women who have taken part in sporting and adventure challenges
Meghan greeted someone as she arrived for the event at Mansion House in central London to celebrate the sporting and adventure achievements of wounded, sick and injured service personnel
The couple (pictured this evening) were earlier spotted at Buckingham Palace during the day, and then photographed outside the Goring Hotel in Westminster after a private lunch
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex after entering Mansion House in London for this evening's event
They walked into Mansion House smiling with Harry holding an umbrella, as Meghan linked her arm with his. Both signed a visitor book as they entered the building
Meghan passes a pen to Harry so he can sign the visitor book in Mansion House, central London as the couple arrive for the Endeavour Fund Awards
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House London. Both are pictured alongside fellow guests at the event
Harry, who has been made to give up his official patronages after deciding to move to Canada, is being allowed to retain his private links with organisations such as The Endeavour Fund, of which he is patron.
The charity supports service personnel keen to use challenges to help with their physical, psychological and social recovery and rehabilitation.
At a reception with supporters, nominees and their families, Harry and Meghan chatted to Claire Spencer, 52, whose husband, Lee ‘Frank’ Spencer was nominated for an award.
She complimented Meghan on his amazing she looked given that she had just had a baby.
She said afterward: ‘ She said ‘oh yes, well he is ten months now and is into everything.’
Asked what she thought of Harry’s decision to step back as a working royal, she said: I think he does an amazing job, as does she, and we should just let them lives the life they want to live. I know wha a difference Endeavour has made to my husband’s life since he lost a leg and I hold Harry personally responsible for that. Life is too short. ‘
The annual awards, now in their fourth year, brings together hundreds of wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans as well as their families, friends and supporters of the military community
The awards ceremony host, a former soldier and friend of Harry’s, JJ Chalmers, also said he supported his decision to step back from public life.
He said: ‘It’s fantastic to have them here. Obviously their support for the Endeavour Fund, the Invictus Games has never gone away because it is so personally important to them.
'You look at Harry’s service and that is what created this Fund. What they share is a partnership and their commitment to helping others which the Endeavour Fund is all about.
‘There’s a lot of noise out there on social media and the like. But ultimately you have got to look at the last couple of years of their life together. The biggest change in their life is becoming parents and that changes your priorities. ‘
He said that Harry has created two organisations in the Endeavour Awards and the Invictus Games that could survive on their own without him if need be, saying: ‘What he has created, he has created with sustainability. They aren’t Prince Harry’s, he has created something that can hopefully stand on their own two feet. But they are causes so close to his heart so we hope he will stay involved.’
He added: ‘Tonight is about celebrating the amazing achievements of some amazing men and women but its also something of a family reunion.
'The wonderful thing is that we have all succeeded and are now off doing out own thing. The little birds have flown. We have Paralympian, world champions, television presenters....but we were all just lost souls at one time. And they put us back on the straight and narrow. ‘
The evening event is the couple's first joint official appearance since announcing their decision to step down as senior royals, which takes effect on March 31. Sheltering from the rain under an umbrella as they arrived on Thursday, the duke wore a navy blue suit while American former actress Meghan was dressed in a light blue fitted dress
The Sussexes attended the previous annual Endeavour Fund Awards ceremony in February 2019, when the duchess was heavily pregnant with Archie Mountbatten-Windsor (the couple are pictured this evening)
Meghan (pictured smiling at Harry) will present the Celebrating Excellence Award and Harry the Henry Worsley Award, to the individual who has best inspired others through the demonstration of determination in the face of adversity
Harry and Meghan greet attendees of the event at Mansion House, central London this evening. The couple walked into Mansion House smiling with Harry holding an umbrella, as Meghan linked her arm with his
Meghan Markle, 38, looked gorgeous in the £950 bright blue gown by Victoria Beckham as she attended the awards evening at Mansion House in London alongside Prince Harry , 35, tonight
The mother-of-one carried a navy blue Stella McCartney clutch bag and finished her outfit with her pair of navy Manolo Blahnik BB pumps
Harry and Meghan plunged through the pouring rain this evening as dozens watched on. The couple are attending the Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in central London
Meghan swept her hair back into a stylish pony-tail, revealing a set of gold hoop earrings. The dress, which comes with a £950 pricetag, is described online as 'inspired by the simplicity of a T-shirt'
The Duchess swapped her usual low key make-up for a stunning glamorous look on Thursday, bold dark eyeshadow, highlighter and a metallic lipstick
Arriving on Thursday in a Range Rover, the duke wore a dark blue suit, white shirt and blue tie, while American former actress Meghan was dressed in a turquoise Victoria Beckham pencil midi dress
The evening event is the couple's first joint official appearance since announcing their decision to step down as senior royals, which takes effect on March 31
The couple put on a confident display as they arrived in pouring rain at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at London's Mansion House, smiling broadly as they stepped out of their official car
A crowd of about 50 people, standing behind barriers, braved the rain under umbrellas to catch a glimpse of the the duke and duchess
Buckingham Palace declined to comment as to whether the Queen, who was carrying out audiences at her London residence on Thursday, met with Harry and Meghan (the couple are pictured at Mansion House this evening)
The ceremony, hosted by former Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers, will see four prizes awarded (pictured, Harry and Meghan arriving at the event)
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive to attend the Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London
The couple (pictured arriving at Mansion House) will present awards at the ceremony, with Harry also due to make a short speech
Meghan was carrying a Stella McCartney Lucia clutch. McCartney designed the duchess's halter neck evening wedding gown. Followers of the duchess's sartorial choices Meghansfashion.com described her as looking 'terrific in turquoise'
Meghan's block-colour fitted midi pencil dress costs around £950, and has a long zip fastening on the back. It is described on the fashion brand's website as being 'inspired by the simplicity of a T-shirt' and 'creating an elongated and feminine silhouette'
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out in a vivid turquoise Victoria Beckham dress as she began her final run of royal duties. Victoria and her husband, former England footballer David Beckham, were among the guests at Harry and Meghan's star-studded royal wedding in 2018. The former singer launched her fashion label in 2008
There will be four prizes awarded: Recognising Achievement Award, Celebrating Excellence Award, Henry Worsley Award and The Community Impact Award, a new award for this year.
Meghan will present the Celebrating Excellence Award and Harry the Henry Worsley Award, to the individual who has best inspired others through the demonstration of determination in the face of adversity.
It is named in honour of career soldier and adventurer Henry Worsley, who tragically lost his life in January 2016 whilst attempting to cross the Antarctic landmass, solo and unsupported, in order to raise money for the Endeavour Fund.
Before the ceremony the couple will attend a reception where they will meet the inspiring nominees, as well as endeavour participants and key supporters of the Endeavour Fund.
Later Harry will give a short speech.
Tonight's event is one of just a handful of engagements the couple are undertaking this weekend in the UK before returning to Canada to embark on their new life, ahead of their official departure on March 31.
Harry is joining Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton at the official opening of the Silverstone Experience, a museum about British motor racing, on Friday.
The duke and duchess will then attend the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7, and Meghan will mark International Women's Day.
The duke and duchess will join the Queen and other royals at the Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey on March 9, their last official appearance as HRHs.
The Sussexes were last seen together on an official engagement on January 7 when they visited Canada House in London to thank the nation for hosting them during their festive break in the Commonwealth country.
The following day, sixth in line Harry and former Suits star Meghan plunged the royal family into a period of turmoil when they announced they wanted to step back as senior royals and become financially independent - a move dubbed Megxit by the press.
The Sussexes attended the previous annual Endeavour Fund Awards ceremony in February 2019, when the duchess was heavily pregnant with Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.
The Endeavour Fund is a body set up by the Royal Foundation to finance inspiring sporting and adventure projects aiding the recovery of veterans.
Meghan, who is quitting the monarchy to mostly live in North America, chose the British brand set up by the former Spice Girl for her appearance at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London
The couple put on a confident display as they arrived in pouring rain at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at London's Mansion House, smiling broadly as they stepped out of their official car
The appearance by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as Queen Elizabeth's grandson and Meghan are officially known, at an awards ceremony for wounded service personnel will also be one of their last before they quit as working members of the royal family
Harry and Meghan appeared to be all smiles as they arrived at Mansion House this evening. Harry, who has been made to give up his official patronages after deciding to move to Canada, is being allowed to retain his private links with organisations such as The Endeavour Fund, of which he is patron
The couple were there to honour the achievements of wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women who have taken part in remarkable sporting and adventure challenges over the last year
Harry and Meghan are attending the Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in central London to celebrate the sporting and adventure achievements of wounded, sick and injured service personnel. It is the first time Meghan has carried out a public royal duty in the wake of the Megxit crisis
The evening event is the couple's first joint official appearance since announcing their decision to step down as senior royals, which takes effect on March 31. Sheltering from the rain under an umbrella as they arrived on Thursday, the duke wore a navy blue suit while American former actress Meghan was dressed in a light blue fitted dress
All eyes were on Meghan, 38, who has not been seen in this country since she and Harry made the dramatic announcement that they were quitting public life in early January, much to the distress of the Queen
The couple (spotted this evening) were earlier spotted at Buckingham Palace during the day, and then photographed outside the Goring Hotel in Westminster after a private lunch
Beforehand, the couple will meet award nominees, endeavour participants and key supporters of the fund at a reception. The ceremony, hosted by former Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers, will see four prizes awarded
The Sussexes (pictured this evening) were last seen together on an official engagement on January 7 when they visited Canada House in London to thank the nation for hosting them during their festive break in the Commonwealth country
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out in a vivid light blue Victoria Beckham dress as she began her final run of royal duties. Meghan, who is quitting the monarchy to mostly live in North America, chose the British brand set up by the former Spice Girl for her appearance at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at Mansion House in London to attend the Endeavour Fund Awards
Fashion bloggers @WhatMeghanWore described the duchess as looking 'beautiful in blue'. The block-colour fitted midi pencil dress costs around £950, and has a long zip fastening on the back
Why The Goring Hotel is still a big favourite with the Royal Family
The exclusive Goring Hotel first opened its doors in 1910 and describes itself as 'impeccably English'.
The Queen leaves the Goring Hotel with David Morgan-Hewitt in December 2016
Located just a few minutes from Buckingham Palace, the privately-owned hotel was given the highest honour when it was chosen by the Middleton family as their London base for the Royal Wedding in 2011.
Still run by the Goring family, the hotel has 69 suites and rooms and one of the largest private gardens in London.
The hotel's handy location has made it a firm favourite with the Royals over the years.
The coronations of George VI and Queen Elizabeth II saw the hotel filled with royalty from around the world and the Queen Mother loved the hotels Eggs Drumkilbo dish (served with lobster) that is still sold in the hotel's Dining Room today.
Since its launch in 2012, the Endeavour Fund has supported 108 projects with over £3 million of grants that have directly assisted over 6,000 of those injured in service. Through their own fundraising, these endeavours have collectively raised over £2.5 million for others.
Their appearance this evening comes after Meghan was earlier in the day seen leaving the exclusive Goring Hotel - the Queen's favourite restaurant.
Her Majesty visits the five-star luxury hotel annually - which is located next to Buckingham Palace and boasts exclusive dining rooms and is frequented by royals and celebrities alike.
Meghan wore a camel coat and £615 Aquazzura black heels and smiled as she left the London hotel, where rooms cost up to £8,400 a night.
Her husband Prince Harry was also spotted leaving the hotel just moments earlier as a member of the concierge team held an umbrella over his head in the rain.
It is understood the couple were at the hotel for a private lunch but will not be staying there.
Instead, Meghan and Harry, who are thought to have left their nine-month-old baby Archie in Canada, will be residing at their Windsor home, Frogmore Cottage, tonight while back in the UK.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment as to whether the Queen, who was carrying out audiences at her London residence on Thursday, met with Harry and Meghan.
The annual event celebrates the achievements of wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women who have taken part in sporting and adventure challenges.
This evening will mark the first joint official royal engagement by the Duke and Duchess since revealing that they would step down from royal duties on March 31.
The Goring is a long-time favourite of the royals, with the Duchess of Cambridge staying in its Royal Suite on the night before her wedding to William in 2011.
It is the only hotel to have received the Royal Warrant, awarded in 2013, for services to hospitality and was a firm favourite with the Queen Mother.
She was a big fan of a lobster dish called Eggs Drumkilbo which is still on the menu in the Michelin-starred restaurant The Dining Room.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pictured at Canada House in London during what was their last official royal engagement on January 7
The Duke and Duchess were pictured leaving the exclusive Goring Hotel in London (file image)
The Queen enlisted its pastry chefs to bake the cake for Prince Charles's christening in 1948 and has regularly chosen the establishment for her staff Christmas party.
The 110-year-old hotel is a favourite with the wealthy and famous and is still privately owned by the Goring family.
It is fitted with carpets made by the French firm which supplied the Palace of Versailles while some of its rooms have lighting that adapts with the seasons.
Harry waved to well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace yesterday as he was driven away in a Range Rover after a series of internal meetings with his team.
The Queen was holding one-to-one audiences in her London residence yesterday, although it was not clear whether Harry spoke to his 93-year-old grandmother.
It came after they had a 'heart to heart' for four hours in her private apartments at Windsor Castle on Sunday about his imminent departure from the Royal Family.
Harry is said to have requested the meeting, and the Queen - who last saw her grandson during their showdown at Sandringham in January after Harry broke the news that he and Meghan were quitting - was happy to agree.
The Queen is believed to have told her grandson that she was keen to keep the door open for him and Meghan to return and stressed that he would be welcomed back from Canada at any time.
Harry, who has always enjoyed a warm relationship with his grandmother, was apparently keen to 'clear the air' before he and Meghan formally step down as working royals on March 31.
He has been staying at Frogmore Cottage, the couple's home on the Queen's Windsor estate, since returning to the UK last week to undertake a handful of final official engagements.
He and Meghan have agreed to pay back £2.4million in taxpayer funds used to rebuild the property in light of their decision to relocate to North America.
It is understood that he and his grandmother shared a light lunch and tea as they discussed his future.
The Queen was left deeply upset after Harry and Meghan decided to suddenly announce their plans to step down and move abroad in early January in an apparent effort to bounce the Royal Family into agreeing to their demands to retain the trappings of royal life, while pursuing independent commercial careers.
And the couple were taken aback when Buckingham Palace made clear its displeasure and insisted that Harry would have to relinquish his HRH title as a non working royal and hand back their official patronages and his military positions, as well as dropping their plans to market themselves as 'Sussex Royal'.
The Duke of Sussex waves to well-wishers as he leaves Buckingham Palace in London yesterday afternoon following a series of internal meetings with his team
The Queen is said to be 'very sad' that she sees so little of Harry and Meghan's son Archie, her great-grandson.
The meeting at the weekend was said to have been 'productive and positive'. One source said Harry was seen leaving 'deep in thought'.
But the couple have decided to leave Archie in Canada, meaning his British family haven't seen him for more than four months.
Last autumn, American ex-actress Meghan opened up about her struggles with royal life in an ITV documentary filmed on their Africa tour.
She said she had tried to cope with the pressures by putting on a 'stiff upper lip' but she was not prepared for the intensity of tabloid interest.
'It's not enough to just survive something, that's not the point of life. You have got to thrive,' she added. Meghan told presenter Tom Bradby: 'Not many people have asked if I'm OK.'
The Sussexes attended the previous annual Endeavour Fund Awards ceremony in February 2019, when the duchess was heavily pregnant with Archie.
They were last seen together on an official engagement on January 7 when they visited Canada House in London to thank the nation for hosting them during their festive break in the Commonwealth country.
The Queen meets President of Malta George Vella and his wife Miriam Vella during an audience at Buckingham Palace yesterday
The following day, sixth in line Harry and former Suits star Meghan plunged the royal family into a period of turmoil when they announced they wanted to step back as senior royals and become financially independent - a move dubbed Megxit by the press.
A summit of senior royals was later convened by the Queen at Sandringham to discuss the issue, with Harry sitting down for talks with his grandmother, father the Prince of Wales and brother the Duke of Cambridge.
It was eventually announced they would give up royal duties, split their time between Canada and the UK, with the majority spent in North America, no longer be known as HRHs, and their lives as working royals would end on March 31.
Tonight, Harry will give a short speech, and the Sussexes will hand out the awards, as well as attending a pre-ceremony reception.
The four awards are: Recognising Achievement Award, Celebrating Excellence Award, Henry Worsley Award and the new Community Impact Award.
The Endeavour Fund is a body set up by the Royal Foundation to finance inspiring sporting and adventure projects aiding the recovery of veterans.
Today's engagement is part of a final run of official appearances by the couple.
Tomorrow, Harry will join Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton at the official opening of the Silverstone Experience, a museum about British motor racing.
Harry and Meghan will attend the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7 and the following day the duchess will mark International Women's Day.
The duke and duchess will join the Queen and other royals at the Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey on March 9, their last official appearance as HRHs.
Meghan Markle wows in a £950 electric turquoise figure-hugging Victoria Beckham dress as she makes first post-Megxit appearance at the Endeavour Awards
By Harriet Johnston for MailOnline
The Duchess of Sussex wowed in an electric turquoise figure-hugging dress as she made her first post-Megxit appearance at the Endeavour Awards tonight.
Meghan Markle, 38, looked gorgeous in the £950 bright blue gown by Victoria Beckham as she attended the awards evening at Mansion House in London alongside Prince Harry, 35, tonight.
It is the couple's first official public appearance in Britain following the Megxit crisis and prepares to step down as a senior royal.
Meghan Markle, 38, wowed in an electric turquoise dress as she stepped out for the Endeavour Awards tonight
The Duchess of Sussex could be seen beaming at the cameras as she and Prince Harry, 35, made their way through the rain
She swept her hair back into a stylish pony-tail, revealing a set of gold hoop earrings.
The dress, which comes with a £950 pricetag, is described online as 'inspired by the simplicity of a T-shirt'.
The Duchess swapped her usual low key make-up for a stunning glamorous look on Thursday, bold dark eyeshadow, highlighter and a metallic lipstick.
The royal is known for her love of designer brands, and rarely wears the same outfits twice, selecting new outfits from favourite designers such as Givenchy and Victoria Beckham on almost every appearance.
The Duchess donned the turquoise dress by Victoria Beckham as she returned to the UK for the first time since announcing her plan to step back as a senior royal
Beat the style blues like Meghan in a Victoria Beckham dress
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked happier than ever as they arrived at the annual Endeavour Fund in London.
And it’s safe to say all eyes were on Meghan, thanks to her stunning turquoise ensemble by Victoria Beckham!
Inspired by the simplicity of a T-shirt, this number offers a new approach to one of the brand’s signature silhouettes. It’s created in the most beautiful shade of blue with short sleeves and a midi length to flatter and elongate the figure.
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Alternatively, beat the style blues in one of the designs we have rounded up from Damsel In A Dress, The Pretty Dress Company or Michael Kors.
Victoria and her husband, former England footballer David Beckham, were among the guests at Harry and Meghan's star-studded royal wedding in 2018.
The former singer launched her fashion label in 2008.
Since she married Prince Harry on May 19, 2018, the mother-of-one has worn a parade of designer outfits from brands such as Dior, Prada and Chanel and an array of expensive accessories.
Her maternity wardrobe is believed to have cost over half a million pounds, and further boosted by decadent jewellery, which adds financial value to several of her outfits.
Her royal wardrobe, only taking into account the cost of items once and not counting recycled items, came to a staggering £947,132.49.
The royal forewent her usual low key make-up for a glamorous lip and a dark smokey eye for the award's event
The Duchess appeared in high spirits as she stepped out in the vivid blue dress for this evening's awards
The couple will help celebrate the achievements of wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women next Thursday, 5th March, in their first appearance since they visited Canada House before announcing their step down from royal duties.
The engagement will be the first in three joint engagements the couple will undertake in early March, before they officially step down as senior royals.
The Endeavour Fund supports the ambitions of men and women who use challenges to help with their physical, psychological and social recovery and rehabilitation.
The annual awards, now in their fourth year, brings together hundreds of wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and veterans as well as their families, friends and supporters of the military community.
The royal could be seen beaming as she walked into the event alongside Prince Harry in the turquoise gown
The awards ceremony, which will be hosted by former Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers, will see four prizes awarded on the night.
The prizes include The Recognising Achievement Award, The Celebrating Excellence Award, The Henry Worsley Award and the The Community Impact Award.
Upon arrival, the Sussexes will attend a pre-ceremony reception where they will meet the inspiring nominees, as well as endeavour participants and key supporters of the Endeavour Fund.
They will then attend the awards ceremony, where they will each present an award. Harry will also give a short speech.
The royal appeared to look back and smile at cameras as she and Prince Harry made their way into the event this evening
Meghan's appearance tonight is her first since announcing her plans to step back as a senior royal in January.
Last autumn, American ex-actress Meghan opened up about her struggles with royal life in an ITV documentary filmed on their Africa tour.
She said she had tried to cope with the pressures by putting on a 'stiff upper lip' but she was not prepared for the intensity of tabloid interest.
Despite the pouring rain, the couple appeared in high spirits as they walked together into the awards event
Meghan was last seen with Prince Harry on an official engagement on January 7 when they visited Canada House in London to thank the nation for hosting them during their festive break in the Commonwealth country.
The following day, sixth in line Harry and former Suits star Meghan plunged the royal family into a period of turmoil when they announced they wanted to step back as senior royals and become financially independent - a move dubbed Megxit by the press.
It was eventually announced they would give up royal duties, split their time between Canada and the UK, with the majority spent in North America, no longer be known as HRHs, and their lives as working royals would end on March 31.
The countdown to Megxit: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's last five engagements before their time as working royals ends
March 5: Endeavour Fund Awards (Harry and Meghan)
Tonight, Harry and Meghan will attend the Endeavour Fund Awards which recognises wounded, injured or sick military personnel and veterans who have gone on to use sport and adventurous challenges as part of their recovery and rehabilitation.
Harry has attended every ceremony since the inaugural one in 2017, which he went to with his brother William. He went to the event in 2018 and 2019 with Meghan.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pose with nominees and guests at the Endeavour Fund Awards at Drapers' Hall in London on February 7, 2019
The Endeavour Fund was led by his and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Royal Foundation which saw them step up the drive to help wounded service personnel.
The Fund has brought about programmes such as Climb2Recovery, led by former Royal Engineer Neil Heritage Team Endeavour Racing, which was started by former Infantryman Stu Croxford and carried on by Royal Engineer veteran Brian Seggie.
Harry speaks to guests at a reception for the Endeavour Fund at St James's Palace in 2015
It has also resulted in an expedition to Oman organised by a veteran Rifleman, Matt Fisher, which saw him and the team spend several days crossing the desert with Fund ambassador Levison Wood.
Harry has said of the Fund: 'I am continually amazed by the tenacity, fortitude and unshakable humour displayed by the men and women who sign up to run races, cross oceans, climb mountains or take on challenges few would even contemplate.'
March 6: Silverstone Experience (Harry)
Tomorrow, Harry will join British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton at the official opening of the Silverstone Experience.
The much-anticipated museum - which the Duke has been backing for years - will tell the story of the past, present and future of British motor racing.
Prince Harry (right) meets racing drivers Jenson Button (left), Lewis Hamilton (second right) and former F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart (second left) at Silverstone in July 2011
Harry official launched the project for the £19.3million visitor attraction in March 2018 and is the patron of the museum in Northamptonshire.
It was built inside a former Wellington bomber hanger located within the grounds of the track and officials hope it more than 500,000 people a year will visit.
Prince Harry, his cousin George McCorquodale and his mother Princess Diana are shown the workings of a Williams F1 car at Silverstone by driver David Coulthard in July 1994
Harry had promised it would be 'an exhilarating attraction, based here at the home of British motorsport and I'm sure it will help to engage children in engineering'.
Harry is a big F1 fan, and congratulated Hamilton on his title win in November 2014 by telling him on the radio: 'Lewis, you're an absolute legend. Well done mate.'
March 7: Mountbatten Music Festival (Harry and Meghan)
The couple will also attend the Mountbatten Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, which see the Royal Marines showcase their musicianship and pageantry.
The festival takes places over two days - March 6 and March 7 - at the venue in London, with Harry expected to attend the Saturday evening performance.
The Duke of Sussex at the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2019
Last year's concert saw the Marine bands performed a range of different songs, including versions of popular hits by Take That and the Greatest Showman.
The 2019 event also marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day. All proceeds from the concert this year will again go to The Royal Marines Charity and CLIC Sargent.
The Massed Bands of the Royal Marines perform at the Mountbatten Festival of Music last year
This event will also be Harry's last engagement as Captain-General of the Royal Marines, before he loses this title as he steps down as a senior royal.
The couple will continue to be known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as by the Earl and Countess of Dumbarton and the Baron and Baroness of Kilkeel.
March 8: International Women's Day (Meghan)
Meghan is expected to undertake an engagement to mark International Women's Day on March 8, although no specifics have yet been revealed.
Speaking on a panel to mark International Women's Day last year, she said she would like her first child to be a feminist, regardless of whether they are a girl or a boy.
Meghan speaks at a panel in London in March 2019 with model Adwoa Aboah (left) and former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (right) to mark International Women's Day last year
Speaking on a panel to mark International Women's Day, Meghan said she had recently been watching a documentary on feminism.
She told an audience at King's College London last March: 'One of the things they said during pregnancy was 'I feel the embryonic kicking of feminism'.'
In March 2018, Harry and Meghan took part in an International Women's Day event in Birmingham to encourage young women to pursue careers in Stem subjects
Meghan has spoken about how noticed during a school assignment that an advert for a dishwashing detergent suggested women do all the cleaning.
She complained about it in a letter to Proctor and Gamble when she was aged just 11, and the firm responded by changing a line in the advert.
In 2018, Harry and Meghan took part in an International Women's Day event in Birmingham to encourage young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects.
March 9: Commonwealth Service (Harry and Meghan)
Harry and Meghan will both attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey the next day with the Queen and other senior members of the Royal Family.
Earlier this month it was revealed that the Queen had requested that Harry and Meghan attend the annual service with the rest of the royals.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (left) with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (right) as they attend the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on March 11 last year
The event will likely see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reunite with Prince William and Kate, a year after they were pictured smiling together at the 2019 service.
But the Sussexes have severed professional ties with the Cambridges by pulling out of the Kensington Palace household and their joint charitable foundation.
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive for the Commonwealth Day service in London in March 2019
At last year's event, Harry and Meghan were seated beside Prince Andrew, who has left his royal duties after an interview about his paedophile friend Jeffrey Epstein.
The 2019 service included performances by the Dhol Foundation drummers, Clean Bandit, William Barton on the didgeridoo, tenor Alfie Boe and the B Positive choir.
Commonwealth Day has been celebrated since 1977 annually on the second Monday in March, celebrating the historic ties Britain has with the 53 other countries.
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