7 Times Meghan Markle Paid Homage to Princess Diana Through Her Fashion
When Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attended The Alliance for Children’s Rights’ 34th annual Champions for Children gala in Los Angeles earlier this month, she did so with a sweet sartorial nod to her late mother-in-law: a Cartier gold Tank Française watch that once belonged to Princess Diana.
Meghan paying homage to Princess Diana through her fashion choices is nothing new, of course. Over the last decade, the Duchess has channelled Diana through pieces that once belonged to her, designers she loved, and outfits that bear a striking resemblance to some of Diana’s most beloved looks. Below, we took a look at photos of seven times Meghan paid tribute to Diana through her fashion choices over the years.
Photo: Getty ImagesIn March 2018, bride-to-be Meghan joined Prince Harry and family to celebrate Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey—her first official event with Her Majesty the Queen. She wore a white coat by Amanda Wakeley, a British designer favored by Princess Diana.
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Princess Diana leaving a press conference at the Hilton Hotel, London, at which she gave a speech resigning from her public duties, December 1993. She is wearing an outfit by Amanda Wakeley.
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Photo: Getty ImagesMeghan wore Princess Diana’s aquamarine ring to her wedding reception in May 2018.
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Diana wears her emerald-cut aquamarine ring during a visit to Sydney, Australia.
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In September 2021, while attending the Global Citizen concert in Central Park in New York City, Meghan carried a Lady Dior purse, named after Diana.
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Princess Diana carrying a Dior hand bag in Liverpool in November 1995.
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Hamilton Square on January 14, 2019 in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Meghan wore a purple dress similar to a dress that Diana once wore.
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Diana in Chicago in June 1996, arriving for gala dinner at Field Museum of Natural History, wearing a purple dress by Versace.
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, at the Commonwealth Day Service March 9, 2020 in London, England. Meghan wore a vibrant green caped dress by Emilia Wickstead, with a matching fascinator by William Chambers.
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In June 1982, The Queen, Prince Philip, Princess Diana, and Prince Charles watched Trooping the Colour from the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Diana wore a green dress with a matching fascinator.
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At a reception hosted by the Governor General at Admiralty House in Sydney on October 16, 2018, in Meghan and Harry’s first appearance since announcing they were expecting a baby, Meghan wore Diana’s butterfly earrings.
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Diana, Princess of Wales during a trip to Canada in May 1986, wearing her butterfly earrings.
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Meghan attends the annual Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph on November 10, 2019 in London, England. She wears an all-black outfit with the traditionally worn red poppy pin.
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Princess Diana, Princess of Wales, attends the Remembrance Ceremony at the Cenotaph in London on November 1, 1984, wearing all-black and a red poppy pin.
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