This Is Probably The Next Time We'll See Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex is currently on maternity leave

Meghan Markle is currently taking a break from royal duties, having just given birth to her first child with Prince Harry.

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor arrived on the 6th of May, making his first public appearance to the world two days later in an official photocall (and of course, he's adorable).

The Duchess of Sussex is currently on maternity leave, but may be out and about in public sooner than you might think.

As one of the most important royal events of the year, it's thought that Meghan may make an appearance for the Queen's birthday at Trooping the Colour, which will be held this year on the 8th of June.

Last year was Meghan Markle's first Trooping the Colour appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, shortly after the royal wedding.

kate middleton meghan markle friendship — *Ray Tang/LNP/REX/Shutterstock*

It's worth noting that Kate Middleton also attended Trooping the Colour last year and was, time-wise, in roughly the same position as Meghan, after giving birth to Prince Louis at the end of April. So, although nothing has been confirmed regarding the Duchess of Sussex's attendance, she may well be there after all.

Watch this space...

Lucy is a freelance beauty editor and contributor at Marie Claire, and has also written for titles including Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Glamour and woman&home. She was previously Marie Claire’s junior beauty editor. During her career, she’s covered everything from backstage beauty at fashion week to interviews with famous faces like Drag Race royalty and Little Mix. As for her beauty ethos, she’s a big advocate for not having to spend a fortune on beauty products to get good results. When she’s not got beauty on the brain you’ll probably find her reading or Netflix-ing.