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Duchess Meghan officially launches a solo for royal engagements.

On Tuesday, the Royal made a radiant turn by attending the opening of the exhibition "Oceania" at the Royal Academy of Art in London.

The exhibition is the first major exhibition in the UK of about 200 works of art spanning over 500 years of the oceanic sphere and encompassing the islands of the vast Pacific region.

Meghan's presence was not a coincidence. In a few weeks, Meghan and Harry will go on a two-week tour to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. The art featured in the exhibition "Oceania" came from "countries that SAR and the Duke will visit in October," said Kensington Palace.

Duchess Meghan opted for a Givenchy set for her first solo release. (Photo: Getty Images)

For the release of Tuesday, her first without Harry or another royal by his side, Meghan chose a completely black outfit by her wedding dress designer, Givenchy, and has accessorized a small black pouch and his favorite pumps Aquazzura.

She left the event holding a large bouquet of flowers and smiling.

The appearance of Meghan solo arrived a day after the duchess made the headlines throwing hoops with Prince Harry for the Coach Core Awards at Loughborough University in England. For both events, she swapped her signature waves and messy rolls for a straighter, upright look.

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