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It is unusual for Markle, someone who has not yet married into the royal family, to be involved in such a high-profile event as the Commonwealth Heads of Government summit.

On the third day of #CHOGM2018, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle are meeting young delegates at the Commonwealth Youth Forum. pic.twitter.com/8dYurJrlF9

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 18, 2018

The event takes place every two years to discuss the issues facing the Commonwealth's 2.4 billion citizens.

Markle stood out in a beautiful, pin-striped sundress by Altuzarra and a cross-body bag by Oroton, an Australian brand she may have chosen in a nod to the Commonwealth.

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PHOTO: Meghan Markle attends a reception with delegates from the Commonwealth Youth Forum during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, April 18, 2018, in London.
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Tomorrow, the couple will make their second appearance at the summit.

Harry and Markle will take part in a reception to promote women’s empowerment, an issue that has been of great interest to Markle in her previous humanitarian work. The reception will feature charities and organizations that work to promote global gender equality through girls’ education.

Last stages of wedding planning

The couple are in the last stages of planning for their wedding at Windsor Castle on May 19.

Markle has been attending secret fittings with her dress designer and has been working with her close friend and style adviser, Jessica Mulroney, to put the finishing touches on her wedding at Windsor Castle and reception at Frogmore House.

Harry and Markle have already selected an American baker, Claire Ptak, who now owns a London bakery, to create a lemon elderflower cake.

They have also chosen Alexi Lubomirski, who took their stunning engagement photos, to shoot the photographs on their wedding day.

Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have chosen to release this official portrait photograph to mark their engagement. The photograph was taken by photographer @alexilubomirski earlier this week at Frogmore House, Windsor.

A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:59am PST

Harry has been traveling around the U.K. with Markle to meet as many as possible of the people she will one day represent.

He is also introducing her to many of the charities that will form the core of Markle's work when she joins the Royal Foundation as the fourth patron following their marriage.

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