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The Duchess of Sussex showed up unexpectedly at the Parisian fashion event on Saturday to cheer on a fashion designer friend.

Meghan was present at the Balenciaga presentation after taking a journey alone over the ocean.

She has donned a number of designs by the fashion house's fresh creative head Pierpaolo Piccioli and the visit signaled "her backing of his latest creative phase," a representative for the duchess stated.

It was her first time at the fashion spectacle for over ten years.

"Over the years, the duchess has worn a number of designs by the designer," the representative said.

"They have worked closely together collaborating on design for key moments on the global platform."

"She has always appreciated his craftsmanship and contemporary grace, and tonight was the same."

"This evening represents the culmination of a long time of creative work and friendship, reflected in her support for his latest creative endeavor at the fashion house."

Meghan, who announced her arrival in the French capital with an social media post, chose a light-colored ensemble of flowing pants and a jacket from the collection for the show on Saturday.

Meghan is most recently noted to have traveled to the UK in September 2022 to participate in a philanthropic gathering and was in the country when Queen Elizabeth II passed away. She and Prince Harry then remained for the memorial service.

Prince Harry met his parent, the monarch last month amid speculation about a reconciliation.

He has made several trips to the United Kingdom in recent years for a range of activities including for fundraising occasions and to attend court cases.

This week, the Duke of Sussex joined remotely for a High Court hearing in a lawsuit against the publishing group.