Meghan steps out in stunning Dior gown for Morocco ambassador's reception

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Meghan Markle stepped out in a stunning Dior gown for an ambassadors reception in Morocco
Harry and Meghan were welcomed to the Rabat residence of British Ambassador Thomas Reilly by Mr Reilly's two daughters Orla, 12 and Elsa, eight
Upon entering the home the Duke and Duchess were given a traditional rosewater greeting and were officially welcomed by the ambassador's wife Leah
At the reception the royal couple will meet guests from across Moroccan society including young leaders, entrepreneurs, business representatives and influential people from local girls' education and sport
To follow live updates of the royals visit to Morocco follow our blog The event is being held to highlight the positive difference the guests have made to Moroccan society through their influence and activities
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen with big smiles as they were greeted by the ambassador's daughters
Harry listened intently as Orla and Elsa Reilly, the daughters of the British ambassador to Morocco, met with the royal pair
Both seemed in good spirits as they were greeted at a reception hosted by the British Ambassador to Morocco at the British Residence in Rabat on the second day of their tour of Morocco
A traditional Moroccan five piece drum band played as Harry and Meghan were welcomed to residence of British Ambassador Thomas Reilly
The royal couple walked up a red carpet, that had been laid for their arrival, before being handed two bouquets of colourful roses by Mr Reilly's two daughters
Meghan, wearing a 'Moroccan inspired' cream dress by Dior, smiled as she took a bouquet from Orla, saying: "Thank you, that is so kind, they are beautiful"
The Duchess introduced her husband, turning to him saying: "This is Harry" as the Duke bent down to shake the sisters' hands
After asking Elsa her name Meghan was handed a second bouquet, which she smelt exclaiming "Wow, they are so sweet
" The Duke and Duchess were then shown into the house by the Ambassador to be welcomed by guests from across Moroccan society including young leaders, entrepreneurs, business representatives and influential people from local girls' education and sport
Afterwards Orla said: "We were quite nervous meeting them but they were really nice
"Prince Harry asked us if we lived here all the time or whether this was a temporary house and asked us if we had parties like this every week, which we don't otherwise it would be a lot of work! "It's been a lot of preparation but really fun
"The flowers we gave them were from out garden which we helped choose and Meghan said they were beautiful which we are so glad about
" Elsa said: It's been very busy but at the end it all turned out well and it was very good
" Upon entering the home the Duke and Duchess were given a traditional rosewater greeting and were officially welcomed by the ambassador's physiotherapist wife Leah
Earlier in her visit, Meghan received a henna tattoo celebrating her pregnancy at Morocco's high Atlas Mountains region
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Asni by helicopter to meet young women getting a secondary education thanks to the efforts of a British entrepreneur
In brilliant winter sunshine Harry and Meghan were welcomed to the town of Asni by pupils being taught at a boarding house run by the Moroccan NGO Education For All, founded by Michael McHugo
Resident Samira Ouaadi, 17, became Meghan 's henna artist. She has lived there for six years and painted the flower on Meghan's right hand and forearm to mark her pregnancy which is considered a blessing
The henna is tradition in Morocco during the seventh month of pregnancy to celebrate the health of the mother and baby
Meghan, 37, sat patiently for three minutes while a flower pattern was painted on her left hand
When it was finished she said said it was "really lovely" before showing it off to Prince Harry

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Meghan steps out in stunning Dior gown for Morocco ambassador's reception

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