The Duchess headed to the Big Apple for a five-night stay to celebrate her baby shower with her nearest and dearest. Baby Sussex was showered with love and prezzies over the weekend at Meghan’s NYC baby shower, and in attendance were a number of stars we know and love.
1. Abigail Spencer
Meghan’s former Suits co-star arrived at The Mark Hotel in Manhattan to meet up with the royal mum-to-be before they left for lunch together ahead of the baby shower.
2. Misha Nonoo
After Spencer and Markle returned to the hotel, Nonoo was seen arriving. The fashion designer was also present at the wedding back in May 2018, and is reportedly the person who introduced Meghan Markle to her Prince Charming.
3. Jessica Mulroney
Obviously, what’s a baby shower without your BFF? The Canadian stylist was in town with Meghan since the weekend and they reportedly had macarons and tea at the famed French bakery Ladurée in SoHo on Saturday. We wouldn’t be surprised if she had a hand in planning the baby shower after all her help in the royal wedding, which her kids had a starring role in.
4. Priyanaka Chopra Jonas
The newly-married starlet was expected to fly in. However, there was no sign of the Quantico alum in the city. Just yesterday, she posted a selfie in California that many are suspecting to be a cover up. It’s very likely that Priyanka went under cover to attend her friend’s baby shower.
5. Serena Williams
After the party at the hotel, the tennis star was seen out grabbing dinner with the Duchess at Polo Bar, Ralph Lauren’s restaurant in Manhattan.
6. Markus Anderson
The Duchess’ long-time friend made his first appearance with Meghan in the evening following the baby shower. While it is unclear as to whether he was part of the festivities, he was seen enjoying dinner with the royal and tennis star at Polo Bar.
It’s rumoured that the prestigious Met Breuer museum was the venue for her intimate baby shower that included 15 of her closest friends.
Prince Harry wasn’t in attendance as he stayed behind in London for a work engagement with a children’s charity. Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland, was reportedly seen in L.A. and Duchess Kate was noticeably absent too. However, Meghan and Harry will reportedly have another baby shower for their friends in the UK.
Meghan is expected to welcome her first child in late April. While the royal couple haven’t announced the baby’s sex, the little bundle of joy will be making royal history as the first British-American baby born into the royal family!
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