Meghan Markle’s white trench dress is being labelled ‘brave’ by fans

The Duchess of Sussex’s first outfit as a mum is very different to the royals who’ve gone before her, with fans labelling her choice “brave”.

New mum Meghan Markle stunned wellwishers when she stepped out in a white dress to present baby Archie in St George’s Hall, at Windsor Castle today.

The Duchess of Sussex, who welcomed Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor just two days ago, looked remarkably chic in an bespoke white trench dress by British designer Grace Wales Bonner.

Meghan Markle stepped out in a white trench dress. Picture: Dominic Lipinski

With all the trauma to the body that giving birth entails, most mums would steer clear of pale shades in the first few days, but Meghan bravely opted for a crisp white outfit for her baby’s debut.

Like sister-in-law Kate Middleton, Meghan was back in heels shortly after birth, wearing a pair of nude Manolo Blahnik BB pumps.

Many have complimented Meghan Markle on her simple, yet chic choice in outfit. Picture: Dominic Lipinski

Her ensemble proved a striking contrast to both Kate Middleton and Princess Diana when they stepped on the steps of the Lindo Wing following their labour.

She kept her accessories to a minimum, wearing a simple Jennifer Meyer turquoise necklace.

She posed alongside a proud Prince Harry as they introduced the latest royal who was swaddled and wearing a hat.

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Meghan Markle kept her outfit chic and minimalist, with a white dress and simple accessories. Picture: Dominic Lipinski

Baby Archie was swaddled and wearing a white knitted hat. Picture: Dominic Lipinski

Meghan is so brave wearing a white dress just 2.5 days after giving birth😂

— Rachael (@Rachael_Spratt) May 8, 2019

my hat goes off to meghan markle and kate middleton for looking fabulous the day after giving birth....if i had to present my one day old baby to the world i would do it in sweatpants and a hoodie and possibly a bath robe....i wouldnt wear a dress for at least a week.

— Kathleen Stallings (@KTStallz) May 8, 2019

Meghan Markle in a white dress two days after giving birth... is making me very nervous...

— Claudia Titton (@claudiatitton18) May 8, 2019

The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her prim and polished appearances post-birth, and has previously paid tribute to her late mother-in-law with her fashion choices.

Following the birth of Prince Louis Kate, for a third time running, chose a Jenny Packham number for her son’s debut.

And the bespoke red dress with a white Peter Pan collar looked strikingly similar to the one worn by Diana when she stepped out with Prince Harry back in 1984.

Kate Middleton has always looked polished after giving birth. Here she wore a Jenny Packham dress after the birth of Prince Louis last year.

It was compared to the red and white ensemble Princess Diana wore when leaving the hospital with Prince Harry in 1984

Diana chose a long scarlet jacket by Jan van Velden, with a white shirt and red bow.

Following the birth of Princess Charlotte in May in 2015, Kate once again wore Jenny Packham in the form of buttercup print shift dress.

Kate Middleton wore Jenny Packham again to introduce her newborn daughter in 2015.

On the same spot 22 months earlier, the royal mum had also selected an outfit by the same designer — that time a pale blue dress with white polka dots.

Kate Middleton wore a pale blue dress with white polka dots after the birth of Prince George.

This ensemble was also thought to be a nod to Princess Diana, who wore a green spotted dress as she left the hospital with baby William in 1982.

This was also the very first Lindo Wing appearance, with William making history as he was the first heir to the throne not to be born at home.

It was very similar to the one worn by Diana when she left the Lindo Wing with newborn William back in 1982

Meghan and Harry introduced their baby at St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle.

New mum Meghan described the experience as “magic” adding “I have the two best guys in the world, so I’m really happy.”

She went on to say the new arrival has the “sweetest temperament” adding “he’s the dream” with proud dad Harry adding, “I wonder where he gets that from.”

The royal couple were beaming as they showed off their little boy to the world. Picture: Dominic Lipinski

Harry added: “We are just so thrilled to have our own bundle of joy.”

Meghan and Harry welcomed baby Archie weighing in at 7lb 3oz (3.26kg) at 5.26am on Monday.

First time mum Meghan had hoped to have a home birth at Frogmore Cottage in the grounds of Windsor Castle but had to be raced to hospital.

Meghan remained in the $28,000-a-night Portland private hospital overnight before going into labour in the early hours of Monday morning and giving birth at the stroke of daybreak.

Harry, 34, made an impromptu press conference on Monday, gushing over the “amazing” experience of being by his wife’s side.

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Meghan Markle had hoped to have a home birth but was raced to hospital at the last minute.

On Tuesday, Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed the couple to the “sleep deprivation society that is parenting”.

The Queen also exclaimed she had eight great-grandchildren as she was congratulated on the news, and met the two-day old at Windsor Castle on Wednesday morning UK time when the baby’s name was revealed to the world.

This story original appeared in The Sun and has been republished here with permission.