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Meghan Markle Wore a Thing: Meeting Beyoncé (!) in Jason Wu Edition

So much royalty on one red carpet!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, in Jason Wu at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, in Jason Wu at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Ever since announcing her engagement to Prince Harry, the world's eyes have been fixed on Meghan Markle — and her style. We'll be following the Meghan Markle Effect with our column, "Meghan Markle Wore a Thing."

Once it was announced that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, would be attending the London premiere of "The Lion King" with her husband, Prince Harry, the internet has been ablaze with excitement that our American Princess would be meeting our other American Royal Family: Beyoncé and her husband, Jay Z. At Sunday night's yellow carpet, it finally happened.

Are you screaming? We're screaming. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Beyoncé and Jay Z at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Niklas Halle'n-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Are you screaming? We're screaming. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Beyoncé and Jay Z at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Niklas Halle'n-WPA Pool/Getty Images

And not only did they meet, it looks like the Duchess of Sussex and Beyoncé had an absolute love fest. There was lots of hugging and arm squeezing, and so many warm smiles it makes my cheeks hurt to look at them.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and Beyoncé embrace at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Niklas Halle'n-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and Beyoncé embrace at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Niklas Halle'n-WPA Pool/Getty Images

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The Duchess of Sussex looked incredible in her black Jason Wu dress with sheer panel detailing, a matching black satin clutch from Gucci, sparkling earrings by Nikos Koulis and heels by Aquazzura, one of her go-to designers. 

Beyoncé in Cong Tri at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Beyoncé in Cong Tri at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Beyoncé delivered as well, in a golden yellow Cong Tri gown fit for a lioness. And that up-to-there thigh slit? Meow! 

Pharrell and the Duchess of Sussex at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Niklas Halle'n-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Pharrell and the Duchess of Sussex at the London premiere of "The Lion King." Photo: Niklas Halle'n-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Oh, and Pharrell was there too! So much style under one roof.

See more things the Duchess of Sussex has worn in the gallery below:

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