Abigail Spencer Leaving Meghan Markle New York Baby Shower

Meghan Markle enjoyed an afternoon out in the Big Apple with her former Suits costar Abigail Spencer on Tuesday - ahead of her glamorous infant shower on Wednesday.

The 7-months pregnant royal was seen cradling her baby crash-land equally she made her way to Met Breuer museum, which is located just a few blocks away from The Marking hotel where she appears to be staying, with Spencer joining her for the quick city jaunt.

Moments earlier, Meghan, 37, was pictured walking out of the five-star hotel at 1.05 pm, once again keeping a hand rested on her growing bump, surrounded by armed officers idea to be from the State Department, likewise every bit several plainly clothes royal protection officers, just moments after her shut friend Spencer was pictured making her way into the venue.

On the move: Meghan Markle was seen cradling her baby bump as she left the New York hotel on Tuesday

Fourth dimension for some culture: The 37-year-old and so made her way to the Met Breuer, an fine art museum located but two blocks from The Mark, where she spent 30 minutes looking at some of the art

Outing: After visiting the Met Breuer, Meghan and her former Suits co-star (pictured to the right) walked across the street from the museum to another hotel - this fourth dimension The Surrey, another loftier-stop venue located merely a stone's throw from The Mark

Meghan arrived back at The Marking shortly after 3pm, wearing a vintage gray Courrèges coat for her surprise outing

Taking advantage of what is a brilliant and sunny day in the Big Apple, Meghan wore a vintage grayness Courrèges glaze for her surprise outing, pairing the outerwear with some skinny black jeans, and some nude suede heels.

She accessorized her ensemble with a pair of dark sunglasses, which hid much of her confront from the cameras, and was seen conveying a pigeon-greyness bag in the crook of her right arm, while the other hand was planted firmly on her big crash-land.

Meghan was accompanied on the trip by what appeared to be several members of hotel security, besides as a scattering of obviously clothes law officers, including the aforementioned man seen escorting the mother-to-be out of a Manhattan apartment on Mon evening.

Other than her impressive security detail, the royal appeared to be along as she made her way past photographers and into a waiting SUV, which had Section of State license plates.

From in that location, she traveled the two-cake distance to the Met Breuer museum, arriving at ane:10 pm, and was pictured spending time in the eatery after her inflow, all the same a source revealed that she also plant time during her 30-minute visit to take in some of the museum'south artworks during a tour around one of the galleries, noting that the Duchess 'looked beautiful' during her visit.

Withal a source at the museum told DailyMail.com that Meghan was initially supposed to accept dejeuner at the Met Breuer, just fabricated a terminal-infinitesimal alter of plans considering the venue was felt to be 'too public' thank you to the large windows in the restaurant, which arrive hands viewable from the street outside.

Because of this, Meghan, Abigail, and their entourage of protection officers, chose a more than secure, private location for the royal to enjoy more of an incognito luncheon - The Surrey hotel.

Meghan's very brief trip to the Met Breuer was enough to provide a bit of excitement and intrigue for some however, with a few social media users sharing their stupor at running into her in the art gallery - with one person revealing that they bumped into the duchess in the bath.

'I went to come across Julio le Parc at the Met Breuer and also ran into Meghan Markle in the bathroom,' Instagram user Ashley Toth wrote, while sharing an prototype of one of le Parc's pieces. Ashley and so saw the duchess over again while 'walking home', sharing an image of Meghan and Abigail exiting The Surrey hotel.

Gal pals: Meghan and Abigail are thought to have enjoyed a spot of dejeuner at The Surrey, before leaving the loftier-cease hotel and making their way back to The Mark

Caput downwardly: Both Meghan and Abigail kept their heads lowered as they stepped out of The Surrey, where they spent effectually 1 hour and 45 minutes

Dwelling house once more! Just a few minutes subsequently exiting The Surrey, Meghan and Abigail arrived back at The Mark

Safe and sound: Despite the short distance from The Surrey to The Mark, Meghan made the journey in an SUV, a decision that was no dubiety fabricated with both her safety and her comfort in listen

Close: Abigail was seen post-obit but a few steps behind Meghan, with both ladies under the very watchful heart of the majestic's protection officers, equally well every bit officers thought to be from the State Department and assigned to help keep her safe

Just after the duo'south render, newly-engaged designer Misha Nonoo - the adult female credited with introducing Prince Harry and Meghan - was seen making her mode into The Marking

Pause! The designer, who got engaged to oil mogul Michael 'Mike' Hess during a Valentine's getaway in Mexico, was carrying her iPhone and a personalized red purse with her initials MN embossed on the bottom corner

Set to become: Misha arrived at The Mark in the same black heeled boots, navy coat, and cherry-red scarf that she had been seen wearing earlier in the twenty-four hour period when leaving her habitation (left) and heading out for a salad at lunch

Extra Abigail, likewise 37, too joined the regal at the museum, earlier the pair left together to walk the short distance across the street to The Surrey hotel - some other high-terminate institution that has played host to a slew of high-contour clients, from JFK to Bette Davis.

Meghan and Abigail were flanked by two of the aforementioned royal protection officers seen escorting Meghan out of The Marking, with Meghan walking just a few paces ahead of her friend, flashing her three-diamond engagement ring every bit she placed her hand on her baby bump while crossing the route.

Suits star Abigail was wearing the aforementioned reddish patterned shirt apparel that she was seen modeling when she arrived at the hotel before on, simply she had abandoned the gray beanie that she sported with it; she as well traded the thick fur-trim parka she had been sporting, in favor of a more lightweight black jacket, allowing her to show off more of her colorful wearing apparel.

The duo spent just over an hour at The Surrey, peradventure taking the time to enjoy a light lunch ahead of the baby shower festivities later on in the afternoon.

At approximately 3pm, the friends were seen leaving the hotel in order to make the very brusk journey back to The Mark, arriving around three minutes later.

Presently after their return, newly-engaged designer Misha Nonoo - the adult female credited with introducing Prince Harry and Meghan - was seen arriving at The Marker, having spent much of the solar day at her studio in NoHo, before going to join her royal pal.

Information technology is a double commemoration for Misha, 34, who got engaged to oil mogul Michael 'Mikey' Hess, 32, during a Valentine'due south vacation in United mexican states, with the groomhoped-for proudly sharing the happy news on social media, before the designer was seen wearing her dazzling new diamond band while out and almost in New York on Tuesday.

That same ring was front end and center as Misha made her fashion into The Mark, wearing the same chic, but low-cardinal, outfit that she was pictured modeling earlier in the day, when she left her Manhattan apartment in the morning time, and when she stepped out to take hold of a salad for lunch.

Crowd: The seven-months-pregnant royal was flanked by numerous royal protection officers, likewise every bit what appeared to exist hotel security, every bit she fabricated her mode out of The Mark in society to savor an afternoon in the Big Apple

Motherhoped-for: The seven-months pregnant royal wore a vintage gray Courrèges coat, black jeans, and nude heels every bit she made her way out of The Marker hotel on the Upper Eastward Side, surrounded by plain clothes officers, hotel security, and staff

Under cover? The 37-yr-old wore a pair of dark sunglasses, only chose to become without the newsboy cap she was pictured wearing on Monday evening

Look out: Meghan flashed a pocket-sized smile as she made her fashion to a waiting SUV, which had Department of Country plates on information technology

Once over again, the meaning royal was surrounded by security, after emerging from a blacked-out SUV, seen behind her, and making her manner into the Met Breuer museum, where she was presently joined past her friend Abigail

The bride-to-be bundled up against the dank New York atmospheric condition in a night blue overcoat, black tights, and a bright red scarf, finishing the await off with a pair of heeled black talocrural joint boots.

Misha was also seen carrying her iPhone, and a small personalized red purse that had her initials MN embossed on the bottom corner.

Although Meghan was able to spend a few hours away from the venue of her party, the hotel was debark with feverish activity fifty-fifty in her absence, with crowds gathering outside its main archway in the hopes of communicable a glimpse of the duchess, ane of her shut friends and guests - or at the very least one of the many fascinating deliveries arriving for her shower.

Abigail was the starting time of the majestic'due south nearest and love to be seen making their way into The Mark hotel on New York'southward Upper E Side - trying to maintain a low profile by wearing a grayness beanie hat and large, dark sunglasses as she fabricated her manner within, flashing a wave at the waiting photographers on her way in.

She spent simply a few minutes in the hotel, taking the time to change up her outfit slightly, earlier heading out again to join Meghan at the Met Breuer.

Abigail beginning sparked speculation that she had traveled to the Big Apple for the special occasion after sharing an drome selfie on her Instagram account on Monday - less than 24 hours before she was seen making her manner into The Marker, soon after bouquets of flowers, an orangish tree, and a $380 travel crib were seen being delivered to the swanky venue.

Likewise every bit her shades and hat, the actress was dressed in a thick black parka with a fur-lined hood upon her arrival, showing off but a hint of the more colorful, stylish pink apparel seen poking out from underneath the thick winterwear.

It's unclear whether Meghan's female parent Doria Ragland, 62, will attend later she was pictured walking her dog at abode in Los Angeles on Tuesday, while her daughter was preparing for the swanky event.

Meanwhile Meghan's close pal and beau screen star Priyanka Chopra, who was a guest at the former Suits star's wedding to Prince Harry, all but confirmed that she would not be attending the baby shower, when she posted a selfie on her Instagram account on Tuesday afternoon, and listed Beverly Hills, California, as the geographical location of the snap.

Sparkle: The brunette kept her mitt planted on her baby crash-land, flashing her stunning 3-diamond date ring, which Prince Harry designed especially for her, in the procedure

Watchful center: Meghan and Abigail were flanked past ii manifestly clothes officers as they made their manner out of the Met Breuer, before crossing the street and heading into The Surrey hotel

Grabbing a snack? During her visit to the Met Breuer, Meghan was seen popping into the museum's eatery, where she appeared to be deep in conversation at 1 betoken

Swapping it up: In one case inside the museum, Meghan removed her night glasses from her head, and carried them in her paw

Spotted! A couple of social media users revealed that they had seen Meghan at the museum, with ane, Ashley Toth, albeit that she had bumped into the purple in the bathroom, the saw her again outside The Surrey not long after

On the move! After strolling beyond the road from the Met Breuer, Meghan and Abigail made their way inside The Surrey, another loftier-end hotel that has played host to a slew of high-profile clients, including JFK and Bette Davis

Suits star Sarah Rafferty, brand consultant Benita Litt, and college pal Lindsay Roth were also amidst the friends invited to the shower.

Meghan did manage to brand a very under-the-radar arrival in the city notwithstanding, going about entirely unseen past the public over the weekend, after reportedly arriving on Friday evening.

On Mon night, the duchess attempted to go incognito equally she covered upwardly in a cap andlong navy Victoria Beckham overcoat and a grayness newsboy cap pulled downwards over her night brown hair - and with her large diamond engagement ring clearly visible on her wedding finger.

Meghan returned to the Big Apple tree over the weekend to spend time with her girlfriends before the arrival of her first child this spring, and was seen on Mon evening being escorted into an SUV by a royal protection officeholder.

The palace declined to annotate on Meghan'southward security item for the elapsing of the trip, or the plain clothes officer seen accompanying her.

Meghan is understood to have flown into the city on Friday for a surprise v-mean solar day trip after spending a quiet Valentine's Day evening with her husband, Prince Harry. A spokesperson for Kensington Palace would not divulge details of the Duchess's flights, only confirmed that equally this is a personal trip, her travel was 'privately funded'.

Information technology is not known whether Meghan flew to New York on a commercial flying, or whether she was lucky plenty to travel in a individual jet.

The royal certainly has her fair share of high-profile pals who may have been able to secure her access to a private airplane; TV mogul Oprah, who was in attendance at the majestic wedding ceremony, and is said to have formed a shut bond with Meghan's mother Doria, owns a private jet, and once said of the plane that information technology was incredibly useful for making the exact trip that the Duchess of Sussex made on Friday.

'I would say having your own airplane is the greatest luxury,' Oprah told British Vogue editor Edward Enninful during a 2018 interview, before adding: 'Because it means i minute you're in New York, and then the next infinitesimal you say, "You know Edward, I think I'll fly to London."'

Caught upwardly! Several people were seen making their way into the hotel either shortly before or subsequently Meghan's return

Lightweight! There were a few people seen arriving without suitcases in tow, suggesting that they were there for something less long-term than a hotel stay, and were perhaps lucky enough to be attending the shower

Gifts for the baby? Ane woman was pictured arriving at The Mark with ii large bags from Crate & Butt, which may well have been filled with presents for expectant mother Meghan

Her fellow majestic wedding guests David and Victoria Beckham regularly travel via private jet with their family, as does George Clooney, another attendee at Meghan and Harry's stunning ceremony back in May.

A private jet would certainly have made for a more comfy flight experience for the meaning duchess, who is expecting her offset child in the bound, and is believed to be just a thing of weeks abroad from her due appointment.

Despite being so far forth in her pregnancy, Meghan is still perfectly safe to fly, according to communication offered by the Mayo Clinic, which suggests that expectant mothers can go on to travel via air until they are 36-weeks along; Meghan is currently thought to be in week 29 or thirty of her pregnancy.

And Prince Harry certainly doesn't seem to have any qualms nearly flying privately; the begetterhoped-for actually chartered himself a jet to the tune of $26,100 (£xx,000) in social club to return home from Norway on February 14 so that he could spend his kickoff Valentine'southward Solar day as a married man with his pregnant wife.

The duke fabricated his circular trip in a double-engine Cessna Citation Excel for the 3-hour visit to the Bardufoss air station, 200 miles (322km) within the Chill Circle. The state-of-the-art 18ft plane flies in and out of smaller airports while offering 'the comfort and civilities of a midsize cabin jet' according to Cessna.

A direct chartered flying on the Citation Excel - based on a seven-hour round trip from Farnborough to Bardufoss, where Harry was traveling to and from, for seven people - would toll betwixt $23,000 (£18,200) and $28,000 (£21,450) according to Luxaviation.

Concluding Oct, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were defenseless up in a mid-air scare when their individual jet was hitting by lightning.

The couple was travelling to an opening party in Amsterdam when their luxury Dassault Falcon 7X was reportedly struck.

A bolt of lightning struck the olfactory organ cone, narrowly fugitive the navigation equipment. Around 30million volts surged through the plane's fuselage.

Later on the dramatic scare, the plane - which would have set the Duke and Duchess back around $26,100 (£20,000) for a return flight to Amsterdam - managed to land safely at Schiphol Airport.

Honored guests: Meghan's shut friend and former co-star Abigail Spencer was arriving at The Mark hotel shortly before the regal was pictured leaving the venue

Reunion: The extra was arranged upward in a thick coat equally she arrived at the hotel, and appeared to be trying to stay under the radar, wearing a greyness beanie hat pulled down low over her face, and a pair of nighttime glasses

Audience: Crowds of people had begun to get together outside the hotel, watching Abigail closely as she walked into the venue, conveying a colorful plastic pocketbook in her hand, which appeared to exist housing a tissue paper-wrapped souvenir

Special delivery! Her arrival comes shortly subsequently flowers were seen being delivered to The Marker on Tuesday afternoon, prompting furious speculation that the Upper East Side hotel will play host to Meghan'southward infant shower

Gifts? A man and a woman were seen getting several unlike flower arrangements out of the back of a van, including a large bouquet of pinkish roses, which quickly sparked rumors that Meghan is expecting a infant girl

For luck: An orange tree was also seen being delivered to the hotel ahead of the baby shower; in Eastern tradition, mandarin oranges are believed to represent prosperity, happiness and luck, particularly in the New Year

Footstep bated! Besides every bit the flowers, staff at the hotel were also seen wheeling in a large box housing a $379 travel crib, which may well take been a gift for the duchess, or a prop for the party

According to Individual Fly, information technology could toll anywhere betwixt $78,376 (£60,000) and $379,000 (£290,000) to charter a return flight on a private jet from London to New York, depending on the size and make of the airplane, and the number of days it was required to exist on call.

And while it has non been confirmed whether or not Meghan flew on a private plane, the trip certainly seems to accept been focused effectually ensuring that the mother-to-be was every bit relaxed and happy as possible. Her low-key itinerary is said to have already included shopping and plenty of skillful nutrient, but the main event of the trip is a baby shower on New York'southward Upper East Side on Wednesday.

On her manner! Abigail first sparked speculation that she was headed to Meghan's baby shower when she shared this image of herself with a suitcase on Instagram on Mon

It is believed to be organized by her best friend Jessica Mulroney - who arrived in the city at the finish of last week from her home in Toronto.

'The trip is a lovely run a risk to catch upwards with friends and spend time in a city she loves.'

This will be the last time a lot of them will see One thousand thousand until after the baby is born so it'due south nice to share precious moments,' a source told Harper'southward Bazaar.

Meghan kept her head downward as she made her manner to the SUV on Monday night, with her night pilus roofing the side of her face up. She carried a second wide-brimmed black chapeau - believed to be a £160 ($195) design from Rag & Os - in her hand, forth with a white pocketbook.

Only while the Duchess of Sussex appeared to be making an attempt to go under the radar in her easygoing ensemble, the large diamond engagement ring on her wedding finger was unmistakable.

Her husband had the three-stone design fabricated for her specially ahead of their engagement in 2017, using one diamond that he sourced in Botswana, where the couple holidayed together early on in their relationship.

The dazzling design was clearly visible equally Meghan made her way down the steps and into the machine, conveying her spare hat and a simple white bag that may well have contained a gift.

Her nails appeared to be painted with a subtle sheer pink shade - a much more low-key polish option than some of the darker, bolder colours she has been known to model, despite royal traditions suggesting that only the most subtle of nude shades should be worn.

In her other arm, the expectant female parent had a large grey leather handbag held in the cheat of her elbow.

Incognito: Meghan Markle was seen stepping out in New York City on Monday evening after flying into the city to nourish a baby shower organized past her closest friends

Helping hand: A babysitter escorted the regal down a small-scale flying of stairs during the outing, and was seen guiding the mother-to-be towards a waiting SUV

Bundling upward: The royal showed off just a hint of a baby bump nether the thick oversized glaze, which was seen protruding slightly as she fabricated her mode to the car

Glitz and glamour: Although Meghan seemed as though she was trying to maintain a depression profile, the engagement ring on her finger was unmistakable. The three-stone ring was designed for her especially by her husband Prince Harry

Communicable upward: This trip is thought to be the final i that Meghan (pictured left and right with her husband in London final week) will brand to the US before the birth of her child in a few months

The bodyguard who escorted her to her waiting vehicle besides appeared to be carrying a few of her possessions, including a Lululemon tote purse that was covered with Meghan's tan wool coat, suggesting the royal may accept had more one outfit option on-hand.

Meghan appeared to be going out of her way to remain unrecognizable during the short walk to the SUV, keeping her head lowered, and her hair pulled across her confront - a far cry from the smiling, hands-on appearances for which she has go known at pubic events.

Her bodyguard also attempted to blend in, wearing a pair of charcoal-grayness trousers, and a quilted blue coat with a hood. He also carried a telephone in his manus, forth with Meghan's belongings.

Kensington Palace did not annotate on the details surrounding the royal's security detail during the trip, and information technology is not known whether the protection officers are beingness paid for privately, or by taxpayers.

Before this year it was announced that Meghan'due south armed Scotland Yard babysitter, who accompanied the expectant mother on her royal tour of Australia with Prince Harry last year, was quitting her post later less than a year in the part.

The inspector's appointment every bit head of protection fabricated her the showtime woman to concur such a key post for the royals, and she was regularly pictured guarding Meghan on overseas trips.

In Jan, it was revealed that protection officers tasked with guarding the Queen and other members of the royal family earned vi-figure salaries in 2016/17, bringing in around $130,000 (£100,000) each, later on winning a pay dispute with Scotland Yard over their 'special escort' allowance.

The latest accounts for the Metropolitan Police show 47 officers from the Royalty and Specialist Protection (RaSP) unit of measurement earned six-figures in 2016/2017. This is in addition to the large one-off payments given to officers subsequently the dispute over the scrapping of escort allowance in 2012.

The Met has not disclosed the exact payments, but at least £v million was paid out among the 47 officers, which works out at every bit an average of $137,512 (£106,383) each.

No show: Meghan's friend Priyanka Chopra all but confirmed that she would non be attending the shower when she posted this image of herself on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon, and tagged the location as Beverly Hills, California

Another guest? It's likely that Meghan's best friend Jessica Mulroney, 38, stayed in New York for Meghan'due south shower after arriving in the city concluding week to film a segment for GMA

On the guest list? Serena Williams (left) and Suits star Sarah Rafferty (right) both attended the royal hymeneals, however neither of them were seen at The Marking on Tuesday

Her easily are full! Pilates teacher Heather Dorak, another friend who attended the royal wedding ceremony, welcomed a kid on Valentine's Day, which presumably left her unable to attend the shower

The visit marks the first time the Duchess of Sussex has been in the Big Apple tree since she said 'I practise' to Prince Harry in May 2018, and she wasted no time earlier visiting some of her favorite hot spots.

Sources have told Harper'southward Boutique that the royal wanted the opportunity to spend time with her closest friends in one of her favorite cities before the birth of her first child, which is due in just a matter of months.

'The trip is a lovely adventure to take hold of upwards with friends and spend time in a metropolis she loves,' a source told the outlet.

'This will be the concluding time a lot of them volition run across Meg until later the baby is born then it'south nice to share precious moments.'

Only while the trip may have come up as a surprise to some, according to the unidentified friend of the royal's, Meghan's visit to the Large Apple tree was actually planned months ago.

'It'south been a relaxing visit. Nothing beats face fourth dimension with your friends,' the person added. 'One thousand thousand will exist flight home refreshed and relaxed - and with a lot of new infant wearing apparel.'

Meghan joined Jessica at Ladurée in SoHo on Saturday to enjoy macarons and tea in one of the location's private spaces, according to Harper's Boutique.

Although Jessica is based in Canada, she arrived in New York late last calendar week to film some manner segments for Good Morning America, after beingness named the show'due south newest fashion contributor in belatedly 2018.

Out and about: The Duchess of Sussex and her close friend Jessica Mulroney (pictured in 2016) enjoyed macarons at Ladurée in SoHo on Sat, and Jessica is said to be organizing Meghan'southward baby shower

Way dorsum when: Meghan Markle one time did a photograph shoot for fashion brand Tod's in the ornate French restaurant

Big Apple fun: A source said the trip is a chance for Meghan to 'catch up with friends and spend time in a city she loves.' The former actress is pictured in New York City in 2016

Imperial return: The visit marks the first fourth dimension Meghan has been in the Large Apple since she said 'I practise' to Prince Harry in May 2018. The couple is expecting their first child this spring

The decision to visit Ladurée may well have been Meghan's however, as the known foodie once took part in a photo shoot for Tod'southward in the ornately busy French restaurant.

In an paradigm from the shoot, she is seen sitting in the New York tourist hotspot, wearing a patterned accommodate, a white shirt, and a pair of silver Tod'southward loafers with fringing detail on the front.

Her makeup for the shoot was rather more glamorous than the subtle, natural looks she seems to prefer at present; in the photo, Meghan tin can be seen modeling a bright pinkish lip, and night, smokey eyes, while staring right into the lens with a very serious expression on her confront.

Simply information technology seems the somewhat unimpressed look she was making in the shot does non reflect her feelings most the French eatery, which is famed for its colorful confections and wide multifariousness of teas, equally well as its elegant interior.

The Duchess also praised the restaurant in an interview with writer Barry Samaha.

'I love Ladurée in SoHo,' she said. 'It's like a lilliputian piece of Paris in the centre of New York Urban center.

'It is absolutely beautiful, and the courtyard is awesome,' she added. 'Everyone should get the Coupe SoHo, which is this amazing salted caramel water ice cream. Information technology's delicious!'

And it's not just Ladurée that holds a special place in Meghan's middle; the Duchess spoke on a number of occasions about her honey for New York City and its many restaurants, confined, hotels, and shops, fifty-fifty giving the website Citiphile a full rundown of her favorite spots back while she was still starring every bit Rachel Zane in Suits.

During the interview with the site, Meghan referenced several much-loved New York establishments, including the Marlton Hotel, Italian eatery Babbo, piano bar Marie's Crisis, and West Hamlet favorite Fedora - which she praised for its dirty martinis.

But co-ordinate to sources, when Meghan isn't indulging in pastries from Ladurée, she will be spending much of her fourth dimension enjoying the many civilities at the undisclosed five-star hotel where she is believed to be staying for the duration of her trip.

The day before she flew to New York, Meghan enjoyed a quiet Valentine'due south Day evening with Prince Harry, their kickoff as a married couple.

borgeswithris.blogspot.com

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6721805/Flowers-travel-crib-delivered-rumored-site-Meghans-baby-shower-New-York.html

Share this post