The biggest royal news of the month has been the impending arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who announced their return to the UK to live mid-August.
The couple landed on British soil on Wednesday, alongside their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. According to BBC News, the family of four flew into Birmingham on a private plane from California.
© Getty ImagesThe Sussexes are said to be settling in the UK for an "extended period" of time, amid speculation as to how long they will stay and where they will live, with the Cotswolds being suggested as the most likely destination. Royal children Archie and Lilibet have been enrolled in British schools, ready to start in September.
© InstagramWhich brings us to the school run. To protect children's privacy, the public doesn't tend to see royals doing the school run. However, as a fashion editor who specialises in royal style, I have a good idea of what Meghan, 45, may step out in to drop off her kids.
As a mother myself, the school run prompts quite the conversation style-wise. Most of the time, you are dashing out the door in a huge rush, and what you look like tends to be at the bottom of your list. However, one does like to look presentable.
Meghan's school run look
Meghan's style is known for being classic, elegant, yet modern, and she's always had a famously laid-back, Californian ethos to her ensembles. However, the weather in the UK is considerably colder than in the US, so we can guess she will have to wrap up.
A trench coat
The trench coat is a transitional item that Meghan has often worn, even before she met Prince Harry.
© Getty ImagesA timeless wardrobe classic, this versatile staple is easy to layer up with separates and gives any look instant smartness.
© WireImageThis reversible style by F&F is beautifully designed with a smart collared neckline and chic, button-up fastening.
A cross-body bag
In 2018, Meghan headed to Scotland with her then-husband-to-be Prince Harry. The stylish pair wowed the waiting crowd in Edinburgh and braved the cold conditions as they greeted passersby. Meghan positively dazzled in a beautiful checked Burberry coat, which paid special homage to her host country.
© GettyBut there was one thing that Meghan did that no royal has ever done before – she wore her bag cross-body! The stunning former Suits star's bag of choice was by high-end brand Strathberry in a bottle green shade, and it featured a bold chain strap, which she wore over the top of her coat, as opposed to it swinging from her shoulder or being carried like a clutch.
© MulberryGreat for the school run, Mulberry's new 'Darley' camera bag has Meghan written all over it - it's compact, smart and ideal for transporting all those essentials, fast.
Smart flats
Meghan has always loved shoes, and has an enormous collection of skyscraper high heels. Equally, she appears just as happy in flats, which are part of her refined quiet luxury style agenda.
© Vaughn RidleyShe appears to often opt for a pointed ballet flat. Shoes like this are great for the school run as they are comfortable, yet smart.
This burgundy pair from Mint Velvet would dress up her favourite ankle-grazing jeans.
Vintage earrings
Meghan has always been known to adore gold earrings; the mother-of-two has quite the array of studs which elevate her jewellery game, alongside her go-to Cartier watch and bangle.
© GettyEarrings like these are perfect for the school run as they can give a chic spin to the messy bun, adding a touch of glamour in seconds.
These emerald 'Gatsby' studs by Soru are chunky, modern and timeless.
Skinny flared jeans
Just like her sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales, Meghan has always championed the humble skinny jeans.
© GettyDuring an appearance at the Sundance Film Festival in January, the royal wore a dark denim pair that featured a flared cut with a cinched waistline, giving a leg-lengthening effect.
Perfect to slip on for the school run, these M&S skinnies have Meghan's preferred ankle-grazer hem, with a flattering, mid-rise waist. The added stretch in the fabric delivers a flexible feel.
