Inside Meghan Markle's lavish New York baby shower

Meghan Markle’s baby shower celebrations have continued with a dinner in New York attended by a posse of her stylish friends.

Meghan Markle and a posse of her glamorous friends have continued her baby shower celebrations with a dinner in New York City.

The Duchess of Sussex looked in high spirits as she arrived at Polo Bar to have with her famous pals.

The former actress kept her bump under wraps in a navy Victoria Beckham coat and scarf which she paired with jeans and knee high boots.

Meghan arrived at Polo Bar with her close friend Markus Anderson. Picture: Felipe Ramales / SplashNews.com

Meghan Markle has kept her baby shower celebrations going in New York. Picture: Gotham/GC Images

The Duchess of Sussex wore a navy coat and black knee high boots. Picture: Felipe Ramales / SplashNews.com

Meghan was rugged up in a Victoria Beckham coat. Picture: Splash News

Meghan was accompanied into the restaurant by her close friend Markus Anderson, who works as a consultant for exclusive members club Soho House.

Also in attendance was Canadian stylist Jessica Mulroney, who Meghan has been close friends with since meeting in Toronto while filming Suits.

Meghan’s friend and tennis star Serena Williams was also spotted arriving at Polo Bar for the celebrations.

Jessica Mulroney. Picture: Felipe Ramales / SplashNews.com

Serena Williams. Picture: Felipe Ramales / SplashNews.com

Earlier that day Meghan was seen cradling her bump as she stepped out of a New York hotel ready for her “secret” baby shower.

Her friends were seen earlier arriving with blue gifts, along with a delivery of pink roses — as royal fans look for any hint on the baby’s sex.

Meghan in New York. Pictured: BACKGRID

She’s enjoying a New York mini-break before the impending birth. Picture: BACKGRID

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Abigail Spencer are seen leaving The Mark Hotel in NYC. Picture: Gotham/GC Images

The Duchess was seen wearing an all-black outfit to cover up her growing bump as she left the posh hotel and headed out to the party.

Royal style watchers Meghan’s Mirror reported the outfit included heels by Stuart Weitzman, Hatch Maternity trousers and Le Specs sunglasses.

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People were seen unloading pink roses from a delivery truck this morning outside the hotel.

The mum-to-be is enjoying five days in the Big Apple at a posh hotel ahead of the event organised by pals today.

Meghan, now seven months pregnant, flew from London to the US last Friday for five nights of shopping and pampering.

Meghan cradles her ever-growing bump. Picture: Skyler2018 / BACKGRID

Meghan leaves the Surrey Hotel after lunch in New York City. Picture: Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com

She was spotted buying baby clothes at high-end store Bonpoint and enjoying a leisurely lunch in the city on Saturday.

A source said: “The trip is a lovely chance to catch up with friends and spend time in a city she loves.

“This will be the last time a lot of them will see Meg until after the baby is born so it’s nice to share precious moments.

Meghan Markle clutches her growing baby bump as she heads to her baby shower. Picture: BACKGRID

“It’s been a relaxing visit. Nothing beats face time with your friends. Meg will be flying home refreshed and relaxed — and with a lot of new baby clothes.”

And best friends, including Jessica Mulroney, have organised a special baby shower party on Tuesday at an exclusive New York hotel.

Foodie Meghan, 37, has enjoyed exclusive private dining at her swanky hotel.

She was also spotted with stylist friend Jess, 39, at the French Ladurée cafe in New York’s SoHo district on Saturday, February 16, for macarons and tea in one of the bakery’s private spaces.

Meghan, seen here leaving the Met Breuer Museum ahead of her baby shower. Picture: BACKGRID

How does she make pregnancy look so glamorous? Picture: TheImageDirect.com / MEGA

A witness said: “They were having a lovely time, laughing and talking with each other.”

Meghan flew to see her best mates after enjoying a low-key Valentine’s Day meal with husband Harry, 33, on Thursday night.

The Sun revealed he’d taken a $47,000 private jet to make it to Norway and back in a day so he could spend the evening with his wife.

Meghan was surrounded by fans and security as she heads to her car ahead of her baby shower. Picture: BACKGRID

This story originally appeared on The Sun and is republished here with permission.