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March 11, 2019

It's all about the hats as Duchesses Kate and Meghan step out to celebrate Commonwealth Day

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Duchesses Kate and Meghan proved it is all about the hats as they stepped out with their husbands and other members of the royal family to celebrate Commonwealth Day.

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, color-blocked in a red Catherine Walker coat paired with a red hat.

PHOTO: Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive to attend a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in central London, March 11, 2019.
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Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive to attend a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in central London, March 11, 2019.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, paired her white coat, reportedly by designer Victoria Beckham, with a white hat.

PHOTO: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the Commonwealth Service on Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on March 11, 2019 in London.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the Commonwealth Service on Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on March 11, 2019 in London.

The sisters-in-law joined their spouses, Prince William and Prince Harry, at Westminster Abbey for a Commonwealth Day Service with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Andrew.

PHOTO: Members of Britain's Royal family leave after attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London, March 11, 2019.
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Members of Britain's Royal family leave after attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London, March 11, 2019.
PHOTO: Queen Elizabeth II leaves following a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 11, 2019, in London.
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Queen Elizabeth II leaves following a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 11, 2019, in London.

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Meghan was seen talking with Kate and sharing a laugh with Prince Charles at the service, which celebrates the 53 Commonwealth countries around the world.

On #CommonwealthDay The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined The Queen and Members of the @RoyalFamily for the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. pic.twitter.com/aTLekfZxm8

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 11, 2019

Prior to the service, Prince Harry and Meghan, wearing an embellished green coat dress reportedly by Erdem, made a visit to Canada House in London.

PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House in London, March 11, 2019.
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Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House in London, March 11, 2019.

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The couple, who are expecting their first child next month, joined kids making maple taffy, a Canadian tradition, and met with young Canadians working in fashion, the arts, business and education, according to Kensington Palace.

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?? Joining young Canadians demonstrating the Canadian spring tradition of making maple taffy.

En compagnie des jeunes Canadiens qui célèbrent la tradition printanière canadienne de la tire d’érable. #CommonwealthDay #ConnectedCommonwealth pic.twitter.com/Thpbnn9gB6

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 11, 2019

???????? The Duke and Duchess meet young Canadians working in fashion, the arts, business and academia.

Le duc et la duchesse rencontrent des jeunes Canadiens qui œuvrent dans les domaines de la mode, des arts et des affaires et dans le monde universitaire.#CommonwealthDay pic.twitter.com/Azv7mHNybu

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 11, 2019

The expectant parents also received baby gifts of boots and a onesie featuring a maple leaf.

PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex receive baby gifts from Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Janice Charette as they attend a Commonwealth Day youth event at Canada House in London, March 11, 2019.
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Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex receive baby gifts from Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Janice Charette as they attend a Commonwealth Day youth event at Canada House in London, March 11, 2019.

Meghan, who lived in Canada for several years while filming "Suits," was named on Friday, International Women's Day, as vice president of the Queen's Commonwealth Trust, an organization that supports and connects young leaders. Harry was named Commonwealth Youth Ambassador last year by Queen Elizabeth.

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