Serena Williams, Amal Clooney co-hosting Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s baby shower

Friends of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, organised a baby shower fit for a queen including countless flowers, fairy floss, and Kanye West’s harpist at a lavish New York hotel.

It appears Meghan Markle’s famous friends spared no expense for her luxurious baby shower.

On Wednesday, Serena Williams and Amal Clooney co-hosted the afternoon event for the pregnant Duchess of Sussex inside the grand penthouse of The Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side, according to the New York Post.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leaves the Surrey Hotel ahead of her baby shower at the Mark Hotel on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in New York. Picture: AP Photo/Kevin Hagen

Described as the largest penthouse in the United States with more than 10,000 square feet, the two-floor suite, which is said to go for $75,000 ($A105,000) per night, boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and four fireplaces, in addition to views of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

It is said to be America’s most expensive hotel room. Williams reportedly covered the tab.

Serena Williams is reportedly co-hosting Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s baby shower and footing the extravagant room bill. Picture: Raymond Hall/GC Images

With Clooney, 41, and Williams, 37, at the helm, the guest list is also said to have included Markle’s BFF, stylist and Good Morning America contributor Jessica Mulroney, as well as designer pal Misha Nonoo, hairstylist Serge Normant and former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer.

Amal Clooney is co-hosting the baby shower with Serena Williams. Picture: @ctilburymakeup/Instagram

Shower activities reportedly included a lesson in flower arranging with a dessert spread from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

The Sun also spotted countless designer suitcases, a fairy floss machine, and a baby’s crib valued at $400 being wheeled into the hotel.

As for the guest of honour, Markle, 37, departed New York on Wednesday evening local time, as she is set to join husband Prince Harry on their official three-day tour of Morocco.

Jessica Mulroney is one of Meghan’s baby shower guests. Picture: @rachelrenna/Instagram

Hair stylist Serge Normant is said to be doing hair at the baby shower. Picture: AFP Photo

The parents-to-be are slated to leave London on Saturday.

They are expecting their first child in April.

This story first appeared in the New York Post and is republished with permission.

Originally published as Serena Williams, Amal Clooney co-hosting Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s baby shower