Duchess Kate steps out at royal wedding, weeks after giving birth

Kate gave birth to her third child, Prince Louis, on April 23.

May 19, 2018, 7:08 AM
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Beatrice of York wait in the chapel ahead of the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel in Windsor, May 19, 2018.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Beatrice of York wait in the chapel ahead of the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel in Windsor, May 19, 2018.
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Just weeks after giving birth, Duchess Kate stepped out at the royal wedding between her brother-in-law Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel today.

PHOTO: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Beatrice of York wait in the chapel ahead of the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, May 19, 2018.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Princess Beatrice of York wait in the chapel ahead of the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel in Windsor, May 19, 2018.
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Donning a primrose yellow Alexander McQueen coat, Kate was accompanied by members of the wedding party, which includes her two older children, Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 3.

Kate's hat was designed by Philip Treacy and her shoes by Jimmy Choo.

Kate, 36, gave birth to her third child, Prince Louis, on April 23. Her husband Prince William, 35, served as his brother's best man at the wedding Saturday. The weeks-old little prince was not present at the wedding festivities today.

PHOTO: Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge arrives with the bridesmaids at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Windsor, May 19, 2018.
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge arrives with the bridesmaids at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Windsor, May 19, 2018.
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Kate and Markle have reportedly had a blossoming friendship, with Kate guiding Markle as she transitions into royal life.

PHOTO: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrives at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor.
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrives at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor.
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In their first interview after announcing their engagement, Harry and Markle addressed the friendship between the former actress and Kate.

PHOTO: Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Windsor, May 19, 2018.
Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Windsor, May 19, 2018.
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“William was longing to meet her and so was Catherine, so you know being our neighbors, we managed to get that in a couple of, well quite a few times now and Catherine has been absolutely," Harry said, with Meghan chiming in to say, "She’s been wonderful.”

Harry added he is grateful for the "fantastic support" of his brother and sister-in-law, describing it as "amazing."

PHOTO: Prince Harry and Prince William arrive for the royal wedding  Windsor, May 19, 2018.
Prince Harry and Prince William arrive for the royal wedding Windsor, May 19, 2018.
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Markle, who was known for her humanitarian work prior to meeting Harry, will join him, Prince William and Princess Kate as a patron of The Royal Foundation.

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