Beaming Meghan Markle turns on the glam alongside Prince Harry at Invictus Games opening ceremony

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MEGHAN Markle oozed glamour tonight as she joined Prince Harry for the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived to cheers from the audience at the Zuiderpark event in The Hague, Netherlands.

Meghan Markle turned on the glam as she arrived for the opening ceremony this evening
The Duchess of Sussex beamed as she and Prince Harry made their way to their seats

The Sussexes applauded from the front row as the ceremony began

The couple were given front row seats for the event, where Harry will give a speech to more than 500 competitors from 20 nations and their families. 

Beaming Meghan wore a white off-the-shoulder top with tailored trousers for the evening, while Harry opted for a grey suit.

The pair walked hand-in-hand as they made their arrival, stopping to chat and take photos with team members.

They later took to their seats to hear a speech from Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte.

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It comes after the pair drove crowds wild earlier today as they played around in mini trucks driven by kids.

The former royals dressed down for the occasion in The Hague, with Meghan opting for loose jeans and a black jacket and Harry a dark polo shirt and blue trousers.

Both later slipped on sunglasses for the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge at Zuiderpark, which tests “navigational ability, observation and teamwork”.

The duke himself took part in the obstacle course as a passenger while his wife watched from he side lines.

The Sussexes also hopped in the back of miniature Defenders being driven by young children.

Meghan smiled as she was taken on the course by five-year-old French girl Mya Poirot and appeared to praise her young driver.

Harry meanwhile was driven around by four-year-old Dutch girl Scarlet Vroegop.

It comes after Harry and Meghan met the monarch and Prince Charles at Windsor Castle on their first joint trip to Britain since they quit royal duty in March 2020.

Harry is understood to have behind the “clear the air” chat, but he may have been encouraged by Her Majesty, 95, after they missed Prince Philip’s memorial service.

An insider said: “Harry contacted his father and said he wanted to meet.

“Harry instigated it all. It was an olive branch from Harry and made in an effort to clear the air.

“The Queen agreed to see them both but only after he had met Charles first.

“As the Queen said when Megxit was signed, they will always be a much-loved part of the family.”

Harry and Meg jetted to the UK on their way to the Netherlands for the Invictus Games, which the duke helped set up.

The couple last night made a dazzling entrance in Holland – their first public appearance together in Europe since Megxit.

Both beamed as they arrived hand-in-hand to meet hero competitors, followed closely by a Netflix crew filming their £112million documentary.

Meghan was dressed all in white, with an oversized £2,100 Valentino blazer, matching £1,100 flared trousers, plus a pair of £810 white Aquazzura heels.

Also on display was a £286 Sophie Lis gold pendant necklace, the £12,626 diamond Cartier earrings she wore for her wedding to Harry, a gold chain finger bracelet — plus a Cartier Tank watch worth about £4,800.

Meghan topped it off with a white £2,200 Valentino bag with gold clasp and gold chain.

The couple’s spectacular arrival had all the hallmarks of a royal engagement — the likes of which Harry had jettisoned when he quit to live in the US.

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Harry and Meghan have been given “VVIP” status by Dutch police for their visit, meaning they will be guarded by a “high-level multi-agency protection programme”, it is claimed.

Their plea for the private security team to be armed was earlier snubbed by Dutch authorities, but their bodyguards are said to have liaised with officials for their first post-Megxit trip.

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It comes amid Harry’s ongoing legal battle with the British Government after he was stripped of his taxpayer-funded Met Police armed guards when he quit royal duty.

The couple have been assured there is “no credible threat” to their safety and they will be impeccably looked after by Dutch security.

Meghan beamed as she and Harry received cheers from the audience

Meghan and Harry smiled as they walked along the yellow carpet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived at the Invictus Games

The Sussexes being chauffeured by two young children

Meghan being driven around by a young girl in a miniature Land Rover Defender

The royal looked in her element at The Hague today

Harry appeared to be giving one girl driving tips

Meghan beamed as she shook hands with the athletes

The couple go ‘ooooh’ during the Land Rover Challenge at Zuiderpark on April 16

The pair met with athletes

Meghan wore a dark jacket, blue jeans and flat ballet pumps

The Duchess of Sussex shakes hands with a Romanian athlete on day one of the Games

The royals slipped on sunglasses for the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge

The duchess looking regal during the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge

The couple smile during the Invictus Games at Zuiderpark the Hague

Harry gives a wave in a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle
The duchess having a laugh

Harry steps out of the vehicle after taking part in an obstacle course as a passenger
The Duke of Sussex chats to competitors as he arrives at the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge

The Sussexes made an appearance at the Games just two days after meeting the Queen at Windsor Castle
An animated Meg on day one of the Games

Harry stepping out of a Jaguar Land Rover for a driving challenge
A dressed down Meghan at Zuiderpark on April 16

Harry waves at crowds from the yellow carpet at the Invictus Games reception on April 15

The Sussexes hold hands as they arrive at the event at Zuiderpark in The Hague

Meghan attends a reception ahead of the Games