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Meghan showed up unexpectedly at the Parisian fashion event this past weekend to support a fashion designer friend.

Meghan was present at the Balenciaga presentation after taking a solo trip over the ocean.

She has worn several creations by the brand's new creative director Piccioli and the attendance signaled "her backing of his latest creative phase," a spokesman for the royal said.

This marked her initial visit at the fashion spectacle for more than a decade.

"Throughout the past, the royal figure has sported various outfits by Pierpaolo," the spokesman said.

"They have worked closely together collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage."

"She has always appreciated his artistry and modern elegance, and tonight was no different."

"Tonight represents the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her endorsement for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga."

The duchess, who shared her presence in Paris with an Instagram story, chose a white outfit of flowing pants and a jacket from the line for the event on the weekend.

The duchess is most recently noted to have traveled to the United Kingdom in September 2022 to participate in a charity event and was in the nation when Queen Elizabeth II passed away. The couple then stayed on for the funeral.

Prince Harry saw his father the King recently amid speculation about a mending of ties.

Harry has traveled multiple times to the UK in the past few years for a range of activities including for fundraising occasions and to be present at legal proceedings.

This week, the Duke of Sussex appeared to dial in for a High Court hearing in a case against the publishing group.