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Frenzy over Meghan’s dress crashes designer’s website

She’s wearing Australian designer Karen Gee!

After announcing the happy news she’s expecting her first child, Meghan Markle stepped out to her first Royal Tour engagement wearing a stunning white Karen Gee dress.

The Duchess simply glowed as she wowed the crowds in her elegant outfit.

Just a hint of baby bump was visible in the ‘blessed’ dress by the Australian designer.

Fashion expert Donny Galella tells New Idea the outfit was a hit: “She look spectacular in white, positively glowing.

“Very her style, effortless chic. Apparently, it’s a $1800 Karen Gee dress and their website has crashed already ??”

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Earlier, Twitter was flooded with claims that the Meghan’s appearance in the dress caused the website to crash.

Luckily it’s now fixed, but the ‘blessed’ dress is likely to be sold out already.

At their first engagement, The Duke and Duchess were greeted at Admiralty House by flag-bearing representatives from the 18 countries who will be competing at the Invictus Games in the city.

Several of them congratulated the couple on their baby news, with Meghan replying: “Thank you so much. We are very excited.”

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The dignitaries also presented Harry and Meghan with the Akubras – traditional wide-brimmed Australian hats – which were gifted to them for their wedding in May.

Earlier Meghan and were given the first gift for their baby.

The couple had a meeting with the Governor Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lynn, Lady Cosgrove.

The Duke and Duchess were presented with a toy kangaroo and its joey, with Meghan saying: “Our first baby gift!”

They were also given a pair of baby Uggs which Harry said was “awesome”.

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