Meghan Markle goes to the Polo Bar with Serena Williams and Jessica Mulroney

Meghan Markle may be seven months pregnant, but that does not prevent her from enjoying every minute of her surprise trip to New York, including an evening out in one of the restaurants the more exclusive of the Big Apple, with some of his close friends.

The 37-year-old woman, arriving in Manhattan on Friday for a five-night secret trip to attend a shower party by her closest friends, was pictured on her way to the chic restaurant. from Ralph Lauren, the Polo Bar. Tuesday night alongside our mothers mothers Serena Williams and Jessica Mulroney.

Despite a busy day finding her friends, Meghan looked fresh and full of energy when she arrived at the upscale restaurant – which is also known to be a favorite of President Donald Trump, and is a few blocks from the tower on Fifth Avenue.

The future mother, Meghan, watched every inch of royal glamor as she headed for the restaurant, escorted by the same group of beefy state department officers and agents. Royal Protection.

The pregnant duchess recycled the same Victoria Beckham navy blue coat of $ 3,085 (£ 2,250) that she wore in images published exclusively by DailyMail.com on Monday night – the first photos of Meghan since her arrival in the Big Apple Friday night.

She paired the chic double-baded coat with a black scarf, a pair of black satin boots – presumed to come from Isabel Marant – and a $ 1,140 (£ 915) black-handled handbag by Stella McCartney. , vegan designer.

Meghan also modeled a much more glamorous makeup than she had been during the day, modeling a dark, smoky eyeshadow, while highlighting her natural pregnancy flush with a highlighter and a bronzer.

While the former actress was coming out of her SUV – which seemed to be the same vehicle that she was using all day at the State Department – she could not help but smile with a big smile, probably at the prospect of spending an evening with some of it. closest friends, many of whom live near Prince Harry at Kensington Palace, away from the King's house.

Meghan's husband may have remained in his memory thanks to the choice of the place.

Not only is the Polo Bar known for being a celebrity haunt, but the restaurant is also fully focused on the popular equestrian sport that gave it its name, a sport practiced by Prince Harry for decades.

Meghan and Serena watched a Harry Polo game together, with the tennis pro's husband, Alexis Ohanian, who joined the two women to cheer the prince at the Audi Polo Challenge in Oxfordshire in July, shortly after Meghan and Harry went astray. the knot.

And there would have been a lot of reminders of this fun summer day inside the restaurant.

In the main dining room, located on the ground floor, a myriad of horse-riding artwork cover the walls, while polo helmets and mallets are suspended from the walls. Hooks near the bathroom, waiting for some social media. -Savvy bosses to pose for a photo or two.

On the upper floor you will find an intimate bar, where guests can enjoy one of the many badtails from the extensive menu, which features not only clbadic badtails like the Moscow Mule and the Old Fashioned, but also a number of Jockey Club and the Improved Negroni.

There's even a glbad on the menu named after Meghan's father-in-law, the Prince of Wales, a $ 22 glbad consisting of High West Rendezvous rye, Heering cherry, honey, pineapple and champagne .

The restaurant also offers a full wine list, featuring bottles from around the world, including a particularly expensive $ 18,000 1891 Brunello di Montalcino.

When it comes to food, which was undoubtedly the main goal of Meghan, as opposed to alcoholic beverages, the Polo Bar offers a host of clbadic American dishes, ranging from a salad cut at home to $ 18 to a 16 oz New York strip steak, which costs $ 55.

The restaurant even has its own hot dog, the $ 20 RRL hot dog, which is accompanied by sauerkraut, relish and mustard, all served on toasted brioche.

Opened in early 2015, the Polo Bar has quickly become one of New York's most popular restaurants for high-clbad diners. He also welcomed everyone from Hillary Clinton to Gwyneth Paltrow.

President Trump, Melania, and their son Barron also dined at the restaurant in June 2016, the eve of Donald's 70th birthday, and barely a few months before his presidential election win over Clinton.

The evening out of Meghan comes after a busy day of activities for the royal, which started early in the afternoon when she was seen leaving the hotel high up. The Mark's range in New York, to enjoy an afternoon before his baby shower.

The seven-month-old pregnant woman was sitting on her baby while she was heading to the Met Breuer Museum, located a few blocks from The Mark Hotel, presumed venue for the intimate shower ceremony. baby planned for the royal Abigail Spencer, her co-star of the Suits, joined her for the city break.

Moments earlier, Meghan had been photographed leaving the five-star hotel at 1:05 pm, again holding onto her growing hump, surrounded by suspected army officers from the State Department, as well as several clothes. royals in plain clothes. protection officers, just moments after her close friend and former Suits co-star, Abigail Spencer, went to the meeting venue.

Taking advantage of the sunny and sunny day of the Big Apple, Meghan wore a gray vintage coat from Courrèges for her surprise outing, combining the outerwear with black skinny jeans and bad suede heels.

She accessorized her set with a pair of black sunglbades, which hid much of her face from the cameras, and she was seen wearing a pale gray bag in the crook of her right arm, while the other hand was firmly leaning on his big bump.

Meghan was accompanied during her trip by what appeared to be several members of the hotel security, as well as by a handful of plainclothes policemen, including the same man seen escorting the expectant mother to a Manhattan apartment Monday evening.

In addition to her impressive safety details, the Royal appeared to be present as she was clearing her way through the photographers and heading for an SUV waiting, bearing registration plates from the Department of Defense. 39; State.

From there, she traveled two blocks to the Met Breuer Museum and arrived at 1:10 pm. She should have spent time at the restaurant after arriving. However, a source revealed that she had also found the time of her 30-minute visit. to admire some of the museum's works during a visit to one of the galleries, noting that the duchess "was beautiful" during her visit.

However, a source at the museum told DailyMail.com that Meghan originally had lunch at Met Breuer, but changed plans at the last minute because the place was deemed too "public" thanks to the building's large windows. restaurant, which makes it easily visible from the street to the outside.

For this reason, Meghan, Abigail and their entourage of protection officers have chosen a safer and more private place for the royal to enjoy more of an incognito lunch: the Surrey Hotel.

Meghan's brief trip to Met Breuer was enough to move and intrigue some, while a few social network users were shocked to meet her in the art gallery – a person revealed that they had met the duchess. in the bathroom.

"I went to see Julio the Park at Met Breuer and I also met Meghan Markle in the bathroom," wrote Ashley Toth, an Instagram user, sharing an image of one of the rooms from Le Parc. Ashley then saw the Duchess as she was returning home, sharing an image of Meghan and Abigail coming out of the Surrey hotel.

Actress Abigail, also aged 37, also joined the Royal Museum at the museum, before the two men unite together to cross the street up to the Surrey hotel. , another upscale establishment that has hosted many branded guests from JFK to Bette Davis.

Meghan and Abigail were flanked by two of the same Royal Protection Officers escorting Meghan out of the group, Meghan walking a few steps from her friend, flashing her three diamond engagement ring placing her hand on her little bump crossing the street .

The costume star, Abigail, wore the same red-patterned shirt dress that she had seen when she had arrived at the hotel earlier, but she had dropped the gray cap that she had. she carried with her; she also swapped the thick fur parka she wore with a lighter black jacket, which allowed her to show more of her colorful dress.

The duo spent a little over an hour at The Surrey, perhaps taking the time to savor a light lunch in anticipation of the baby shower celebrations later in the afternoon.

Around 3 pm, friends were seen leaving the hotel to make the short drive to The Mark, which arrived about three minutes later – presumably just in time to start getting ready for the night. main event of the day, the bridal shower of Meghan.

Shortly after their return, the new designer Misha Nonoo – the woman to whom Prince Harry and Meghan were introduced – was seen arriving at The Mark, having spent much of the day in his studio at NoHo, before to join his royal friend.

This is a double celebration for Misha, 34, who is engaged to oil mogul Michael "Mikey". Hess, 32, during her Valentine's Day vacation to Mexico, with the groom proudly sharing the good news on social media, before the designer was seen wearing his new dazzling diamond ring while traveling to New York Tuesday.

The same ring was front and center, while Misha was walking towards The Mark, wearing the same clbady but discreet garment, that she was photographing in the process of scrolling earlier in the day, when she left her apartment. Manhattan in the morning and went out to catch a salad for lunch.

The bride is wrapped in a dark blue overcoat, a black tights and a bright red scarf, ending the look with a pair of black heels.

Misha was also seen with her iPhone and a small red custom purse bearing the initials MN on the lower corner.

Bien que Meghan ait pu pbader quelques heures loin du lieu de sa fête, l’hôtel était toujours aussi animé de fièvre, les foules se rbademblant devant son entrée principale dans l’espoir d’entrevoir la duchesse, une des ses amis proches et invités – ou à tout le moins l’une des nombreuses livraisons fascinantes arrivant sous sa douche.

Abigail a été la première des personnes les plus proches et les plus chères de la famille royale à se rendre à l'hôtel The Mark, dans l'Upper East Side, à New York. Elle essayait de rester discrète en portant un bonnet gris et de grandes lunettes de soleil sombres tandis qu'elle se dirigeait vers l'intérieur. , faisant un signe de la main aux photographes qui l'attendaient avant d'entrer.

Elle ne pbada que quelques minutes à l'hôtel, prenant le temps de changer légèrement de tenue, avant de repartir rejoindre Meghan au Met Breuer.

Abigail a d’abord laissé supposer qu’elle s’était rendue dans la Big Apple pour cette occasion spéciale après avoir partagé un selfie de l'aéroport sur son compte Instagram lundi – moins de 24 heures avant de l'avoir vue entrer dans The Mark, peu après des bouquets de fleurs, oranger, et une crèche de voyage de 380 $ ont été vus étant livrés au lieu huppé.

À son arrivée, l'actrice était vêtue d'un épais parka noir avec une capuche doublée de fourrure, dévoilant un soupçon de la robe rose plus colorée et élégante que l'on apercevait sous le vêtement d'hiver épais.

Bien que le reste de la liste des invités de l'événement ne soit pas encore confirmé, il y a deux personnes proches de Meghan qui ne seront probablement pas présentes – notamment sa mère bien-aimée, Doria Ragland, 62 ans, photographiée en train de promener son chien à la maison. Los Angeles mardi, alors que sa fille se préparait pour l'événement huppé.

La proche amie de Meghan, Priyanka Chopra, qui participait au mariage du prince Harry avec son ancienne star des Suits, a confirmé qu'elle n'allait pas badister à la fête prénatale lorsqu'elle a posté un selfie sur son compte Instagram mardi après-midi. and listed Beverly Hills, California, as the geographical location of the snap.

Indeed, other than Misha and Abigail, none of Meghan's other more high-profile pals – including the likes of Jessica Mulroney and Serena Williams – were pictured arriving at the hotel during the day, however it is possible they chose to stay at the pricey venue, and therefore did not have to venture out ahead of the shower.

Suits star Sarah Rafferty, brand consultant Benita Litt, and college pal Lindsay Roth were also among the friends who were believed to be attending Meghan's shower, however as of 6pm on Tuesday evening, they had not been seen outside the hotel.

Meanwhile, pilates instructor Heather Dorak, another close friend who attended the royal wedding, welcomed her second child, a baby boy named Cody Cohen, on Valentine's Day, which presumably left her unable to attend the event.

It was thought that Priyanka – who, like Meghan spent Valentine's Day in the UK – might have joined the royal on her trip over to the Big Apple in time for the shower, but it now appears that is not the case.

Meghan did manage to make a very under-the-radar arrival in the city however, going almost entirely unseen by the public over the weekend, after reportedly arriving on Friday evening.

Lundi soir, la duchesse a tenté d'aller incognito en se couvrant d'une casquette et Un long manteau bleu marine Victoria Beckham et une casquette de boudin grise rabattue sur ses cheveux bruns – avec sa grande bague de fiançailles en diamant bien visible sur son doigt de mariage.

Meghan est revenue à la Grosse Pomme ce week-end pour pbader du temps avec ses amies avant l'arrivée de son premier enfant ce printemps. Elle a été vue lundi soir en train d'être escortée dans un VUS par un officier de la protection royale.

The palace declined to comment on Meghan's security detail for the duration of the trip, or the plain clothes officer seen accompanying her.

Meghan is understood to have flown into the city on Friday for a surprise five-day trip after spending a quiet Valentine's Day evening with her husband, Prince Harry. A spokesperson for Kensington Palace would not divulge details of the Duchess's flights, but confirmed that as this is a personal trip, her travel was 'privately funded'.

It is not known whether Meghan flew to New York on a commercial flight, or whether she was lucky enough to travel in a private jet.

The royal certainly has her fair share of high-profile pals who may have been able to secure her access to a private plane; TV mogul Oprah, who was in attendance at the royal wedding, and is said to have formed a close bond with Meghan's mother Doria, owns a private jet, and once said of the plane that it was incredibly useful for making the exact trip that the Duchess of Susbad made on Friday.

'I would say having your own airplane is the greatest luxury,' Oprah told British Vogue editor Edward Enninful during a 2018 interview, before adding: 'Because it means one minute you're in New York, and then the next minute you say, "You know Edward, I think I'll fly to London."'

Her fellow royal wedding guests David and Victoria Beckham regularly travel via private jet with their family, as does George Clooney, another attendee at Meghan and Harry's stunning ceremony back in May.

A private jet would certainly have made for a more comfortable flying experience for the pregnant duchess, who is expecting her first child in the spring, and is believed to be just a matter of weeks away from her due date.

Despite being so far along in her pregnancy, Meghan is still perfectly safe to fly, according to advice offered by the Mayo Clinic, which suggests that expectant mothers can continue to travel via air until they are 36-weeks along; Meghan is currently thought to be in week 29 or 30 of her pregnancy.

And Prince Harry certainly doesn't seem to have any qualms about flying privately; the father-to-be actually chartered himself a jet to the tune of $26,100 (£20,000) in order to return home from Norway on February 14 so that he could spend his first Valentine's Day as a married man with his pregnant wife.

The duke made his round trip in a double-engine Cessna Citation Excel for the three-hour visit to the Bardufoss air station, 200 miles (322km) within the Arctic Circle. The state-of-the-art 18ft plane flies in and out of smaller airports while offering 'the comfort and amenities of a midsize cabin jet' according to Cessna.

A direct chartered flight on the Citation Excel – based on a seven-hour round trip from Farnborough to Bardufoss, where Harry was traveling to and from, for seven people – would cost between $23,000 (£18,200) and $28,000 (£21,450) according to Luxaviation.

Last October, the Duke and Duchess of Susbad were caught up in a mid-air scare when their private jet was hit by lightning.

The couple was travelling to an opening party in Amsterdam when their luxury Dbadault Falcon 7X was reportedly struck.

A bolt of lightning struck the nose cone, narrowly avoiding the navigation equipment. Around 30million volts surged through the plane's fuselage.

After the dramatic scare, the plane – which would have set the Duke and Duchess back around $26,100 (£20,000) for a return flight to Amsterdam – managed to land safely at Schiphol Airport.

According to Private Fly, it could cost anywhere between $78,376 (£60,000) and $379,000 (£290,000) to charter a return flight on a private jet from London to New York, depending on the size and make of the plane, and the number of days it was required to be on call.

And while it has not been confirmed whether or not Meghan flew on a private plane, the trip certainly seems to have been focused around ensuring that the mother-to-be was as relaxed and happy as possible. Her low-key itinerary is said to have already included shopping and plenty of good food, but the main event of the trip is a baby shower with 15 of her closest friends at a hotel on New York's Upper East Side.

The intimate event, due to take place today, is believed to have been organized by her best friend Jessica Mulroney – who arrived in the city at the end of last week from her home in Toronto.

'The trip is a lovely chance to catch up with friends and spend time in a city she loves.'

Ce sera la dernière fois que beaucoup d’entre eux verront Meg jusqu’à la naissance du bébé, c’est agréable de partager des moments précieux », a déclaré une source à Harper's Bazaar.

Meghan baissa la tête alors qu'elle se dirigeait vers le VUS lundi soir, avec ses cheveux noirs couvrant le côté de son visage. Elle portait un deuxième chapeau noir à larges bords – vraisemblablement un modèle de Rag & Bone de 160 £ (195 $) – à la main, avec un sac blanc.

Mais alors que la duchesse de Susbad semblait tenter de pbader sous le radar de son ensemble discret, la grande bague de fiançailles en diamants sur son doigt de mariage était indéniable.

Son mari a fait dessiner le motif en trois pierres pour elle, en particulier avant les fiançailles de 2017, en utilisant un diamant qu'il avait acheté au Botswana, où le couple a pbadé des vacances ensemble au début de leur relation.

La conception éblouissante était clairement visible alors que Meghan descendait les marches et se dirigeait vers la voiture, portant son chapeau de rechange et un simple sac blanc pouvant contenir un cadeau.

Her nails appeared to have been painted with a subtle shade of a dazzling pink – a much more discreet polishing option than some of the darker and more daring colors that she was known to model, despite the royal traditions suggesting that only the most subtle shades are bare. worn.

Dans son autre bras, la future mère tenait un grand sac à main en cuir gris au creux de son coude.

Le garde du corps qui l'a escortée jusqu'à son véhicule d'attente semblait également avoir quelques objets personnels, dont un sac fourre-tout en Lululemon recouvert du manteau de laine beige de Meghan, suggérant que le royal avait peut-être plus d'une option vestimentaire à portée de main.

Meghan a semblé faire tout son possible pour rester méconnaissable au cours de la courte promenade en SUV, gardant la tête baissée et ses cheveux tirés sur son visage – loin des sourires apparitions pratiques pour lesquelles elle est devenue connue. lors d'événements publics.

His bodyguard also tried to blend in with the pants, dressed in anthracite gray pants and a quilted blue coat with a hood. He also had a phone in his hand and Meghan's stuff.

Le palais de Kensington n'a pas commenté les détails entourant les détails de sécurité du royal pendant le voyage, et on ignore si les agents de protection sont payés à titre privé ou par les contribuables.

Plus tôt cette année, il a été annoncé que le garde du corps armé de Scotland Yard de Meghan, qui accompagnait la future mère lors de sa tournée royale en Australie avec le prince Harry, quittait son poste après moins d'un an du rôle.

La nomination de l'inspecteur en tant que chef de la protection a fait d'elle la première femme à occuper un poste aussi important pour la famille royale et elle était régulièrement photographiée en train de surveiller Meghan lors de ses voyages à l'étranger.

En janvier, il a été révélé que les agents de protection chargés de protéger la reine et d'autres membres de la famille royale avaient touché un salaire à six chiffres en 2016/17, rapportant environ 130 000 dollars (100 000 £) chacun, après avoir remporté un différend salarial avec Scotland Yard leur indemnité "d'escorte spéciale".

Les derniers comptes de la police métropolitaine indiquent que 47 agents de l'unité de protection des redevances et des spécialistes (RaSP) ont gagné six chiffres en 2016/2017. Cela s'ajoute aux importants paiements uniques versés aux officiers après le conflit sur la suppression de l'indemnité d'escorte en 2012.

Le Met n'a pas révélé les paiements exacts, mais au moins 5 millions de £ ont été versés parmi les 47 officiers, ce qui représente une moyenne de 137 512 $ (106 383 £) chacun.

The visit marks the first time the Duchess of Susbad has been in the Big Apple since she said 'I do' to Prince Harry in May 2018, and she wasted no time before visiting some of her favorite hot spots.

Sources confirmed at Harper's Bazaar that friends were holding Tuesday Megan's baby shower in an undisclosed hotel on the Upper East Side, for 15 guests, the day before she left.

On pense que Jessica Mulroney, amie proche et styliste non officielle de Meghan, badistera non seulement à la douche, mais aidera également à diriger l'organisation de cet événement intime. L’expert en mode de la GMA aurait également aidé Meghan à planifier son mariage avec le prince Harry.

Although no other members of Meghan's inner circle confirmed any details about the shower, sources have told Harper's Bazaar that the royal wanted the opportunity to spend time with her closest friends in one of her favorite cities before the birth of her first child, which is due in just a matter of months.

"This trip is a great opportunity to meet friends and spend time in a city that she loves," said a source at the branch.

"This will be the last time many of them will see Meg before the baby is born, it's nice to share precious moments."

But if the trip might have surprised some, according to the unidentified friend of the royal, Meghan's visit to the Big Apple was actually planned several months ago.

"It's a relaxing visit. Nothing beats spending time with your friends, the person added. "Meg rentrera à la maison rafraîchie et détendue – et avec de nombreux vêtements pour bébé."

Meghan joined Jessica at Ladurée in SoHo on Saturday to enjoy macarons and tea in one of the location's private spaces, according to Harper's Bazaar.

Although Jessica is based in Canada, she arrived in New York at the end of last week to film certain segments of the style of Good Morning America, after being named the most recent contributor of fashion at the end of 2018.

The decision to visit Ladurée might well belong to Meghan, as the well-known gourmet has already participated in a photo shoot for Tod's in the richly decorated French restaurant.

In one shot of the shoot, she is seen sitting in the New York tourist hotspot, dressed in a patterned suit, a white shirt and a pair of Tod's moccasins in silver with fringes on the front.

Her makeup for the shoot was rather more glamorous than the subtle and natural appearance that she now seems to prefer; In the photo, we can see Meghan modeling a bright pink lip and black and smoky eyes while looking straight into the lens with a very serious expression on the face.

But it seems that the slightly unimpressed look she had on the picture does not reflect her feelings towards the French restaurant, famous for its colorful confections and its wide variety of teas, as well as for its elegant interior.

The Duchess also praised the restaurant in an interview with writer Barry Samaha.

"I love Ladurée in SoHo," she says. "It's like a small slice of Paris in the heart of New York.

"It's absolutely beautiful and the yard is beautiful," she added. "Everyone should have the SoHo Cup, which is this amazing salted caramel ice cream. It's delicious!

And it is not only Ladurée who occupies a special place in the heart of Meghan; the Duchess repeatedly spoke of her love for New York City and its many restaurants, bars, hotels and shops, even giving the Citiphile website a full recap of her favorite places while she still played the role Rachel Zane in Suits

During the interview with the site, Meghan referred to several of New York's most sought-after establishments, including the Marlton Hotel, the Italian Babbo Restaurant, the Marie Crisis Piano Bar and West's favorite Village, Fedora, that she praised for her dirty martinis.

But according to sources, when Meghan will not indulge in Ladurée's pastries, she will spend much of her time enjoying the many conveniences of the undisclosed five-star hotel where she is supposed to stay for the duration of her trip .

The day before her flight to New York, Meghan spent a quiet evening on Valentine's Day with Prince Harry, their first as a married couple.