Amal Clooney among the stars spotted arriving for Meghan Markle's New York City baby shower

The Duchess of Sussex is expecting her first child this spring.

February 20, 2019, 4:57 PM

Meghan Markle's wedding to Prince Harry last May was a star-studded affair, and her baby shower Wednesday in New York City proved no different.

Amal Clooney and Serena Williams were reported to be the co-hosts of Meghan's private baby shower reportedly held at the Mark Hotel on New York's Upper East Side.

PHOTO: Amal Clooney arrives at the baby shower for Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, in New York, Feb. 20, 2019.
Amal Clooney arrives at the baby shower for Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, in New York, Feb. 20, 2019.
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Meghan's close friends designer Misha Nonoo, actress Abigail Spencer stylist Jessica Mulroney and makeup artist Daniel Martin, who did Meghan's wedding makeup, were spotted entering the five-star hotel Wednesday.

PHOTO: Fashion designer Misha Nonoo arrives for the baby shower for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Feb. 20, 2019, in New York.
Fashion designer Misha Nonoo arrives for the baby shower for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Feb. 20, 2019, in New York.
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PHOTO: Jessica Mulroney arrives for the baby shower for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, , Feb. 20, 2019, in New York.
Jessica Mulroney arrives for the baby shower for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, , Feb. 20, 2019, in New York.
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Martin posted a photo on Instagram of baby-themed cookies from the shower, writing, "Such an incredible day celebrating #babylove."

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"CBS This Morning" anchor Gayle King and fitness guru Taryn Toomey were also among the guests photographed entering the Mark Hotel, both carrying gift bags.

PHOTO: Gayle King arrives at the baby shower for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in New York, Feb. 20, 2019.
Gayle King arrives at the baby shower for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in New York, Feb. 20, 2019.
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In addition to the high-profile guests, photographers also caught baby shower-friendly items like cotton candy machines and a harp being brought into the hotel Wednesday.

The Duchess of Sussex, 37, was seen cradling her bump and surrounded by security when she left the Mark Hotel Tuesday for an outing with Spencer, her former "Suits" costar.

PHOTO: Meghan Markle out and about in New York, Feb. 19, 2019.
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Meghan, who is due this spring, arrived in New York City from London last Friday. She is expected to depart New York City for London soon after the baby shower.

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Meghan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Susssex, kick off a three-day official visit to Morocco on Saturday.

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