Meghan's fashion award for wedding-dress designer

Clare, right, on stage with the Duchess and actress Rosamund Pike

The Birmingham-born designer who created the Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress has been awarded the title of Womenswear "Designer of the Year" at the British Fashion Awards.

The Duchess herself made a surprise appearance at last night's ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in London, to personally give the award to Givenchy's artistic director Clare Waight Keller.

Meghan wore a Givenchy gown for the star-studded occasion and paid tribute to Keller.

The Duchess of Sussex at the ceremony Credit: British Fashion Council
The Duchess on her wedding day Credit: PA

Waight Keller made history in 2017 when she became the first female artistic director at the French fashion house Givenchy, which was founded in 1952.

Meghan said she admired her "timeless and elegant aesthetic" when choosing her wedding designer.

More on the Birmingham designer behind Meghan's dress:https://www.itv.com/news/central/2018-05-19/meghan-markles-dress-designed-by-birmingham-born-designer-clare-waight-keller/