Meghan Markle dons £145 monochrome midi skirt for female empowerment breakfast in Africa

Meghan Markle looked the height of sophistication on Saturday, as she was pictured hosting an informal breakfast to discuss the issue of gender-based violence in the nation.

For the occasion, Meghan opted to wear a black and white-striped A-line midi skirt from American brand, J.Crew, which she paired with a co-ordinating black tank top and black heels. She kept her trademark tresses down and wavy and her make-up simple and muted.

The skirt retails for £145 and is still available to buy in sizes extra small and small.

This isn’t the first time Meghan has worn J. Crew, which was founded in 1947, and is the older sister of another of Meghan's favourite brands, Madewell.

Meghan modelling the J.Crew midi skirt (SussexRoyal via Getty Images)

To cheer on her friend Serena Williams at the US Open back in July, Meghan modelled a denim dress from the brand, which sold out in every size within hours of her being pictured in it.

Prior to this, during an appearance on International Women's Day in Birmingham in March 2018, she also wore a navy coat with white piping also by J. Crew, which similarly also sold out instantaneously.

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“On Thursday we convened a meeting of minds - a group of women ranging from a legendary anti-apartheid activist, female parliamentarians, professors, educators and policy makers to discuss the rights of women in South Africa. In the lead up to this tour it weighed heavily on my heart to see the countless violations against women, and I wanted to spend my time on the ground learning about the situation at hand. One of the guests, Sophia Williams-De Bruyn was just 18 years old when in 1956 she led 20,000 women to march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria in protest of apartheid pass laws. She is the last living leader of the march, and today, a symbol of those who fight for fundamental human rights - For her it is simple - she fights for what is right. Issues of gender inequality affect women throughout the world, independent of race, color, creed, or socioeconomic background. In the last week I’ve met with women from all walks of life - religious leaders such as the first female rabbi in Capetown, grassroots leaders in Nyanga at Mbokodo, community activists, parliamentarians, and so many more. In sitting down with these forward thinkers, it was abundantly clear - it is not enough to simply hope for a better future; the only way forward is “hope in action.” I’m eager to spend the next few days in South Africa continuing to learn, listen and absorb the resilience and optimism I’ve felt here.“ -Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Sussex

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Meghan took to the Sussex Royals’ Instagram to talk about the meeting which she hosted with female parliamentarians, professors, educators and policy makers, declaring: “In sitting down with these forward thinkers, it was abundantly clear - it is not enough to simply hope for a better future; the only way forward is “hope in action.” I’m eager to spend the next few days in South Africa continuing to learn, listen and absorb the resilience and optimism I’ve felt here.“

Meghan has made a point during the Royal Tour of focussing her efforts on women’s issues; during her visit to Cape Town’s Nyanga township, she told applauding crowds: “I am here with you as a mother, as a wife, as a woman, as a woman of colour, and as your sister.”

Scroll through our gallery above for all of Meghan’s looks from the Royal tour in Africa so far.