A Royal expert has suggested that despite the Royal Family's potential reservations, they may not have the power to halt Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from undertaking further unofficial overseas tours.
13.05.2024 - 18:43 / perezhilton.com
Meghan Markle honored Princess Diana during her trip to Nigeria!
The Duchess of Sussex was spotted wearing a diamond cross necklace that once belonged to husband Prince Harry‘s mother. The piece was worn on Saturday at a reception for military families in Abuja. See (below):
Gorgeous!
According to People on Sunday, the necklace — which features a diamond-encrusted cross on a gold chain — was a gift from Harry to Meghan. So sweet!
Related: Charles Suffering From THIS Challenging Side Effect Of Cancer Treatment
This is just one of several pieces of his mother’s jewelry the Spare author has since passed on to his wife. He’s also gifted the mother of two Diana’s butterfly earrings and an aquamarine ring, plus he used two of her diamonds to make Meg’s engagement ring. It’s no secret how often Diana and Meghan are compared to one another — passing down jewelry just doubles down on all that!
Speaking of… When the Suits alum arrived in the African country for the couple’s first international tour since leaving the royal family, she also seemingly honored her late mother-in-law by wearing a gold collar necklace (see below). Diana wore a very similar piece of bling during her visit to Nigeria in 1990 with King Charles III. It’s unclear if this was intentional, but it seems likely!
See Diana’s gold necklace HERE.
BTW, the gold necklace was worn alongside a dress that was notably titled the “Windsor,” which many fans viewed as a dig at Harry’s estranged relatives. If Meghan put that much thought into the name of her dress, we wouldn’t be surprised if she purposefully used Diana’s past fashion as inspiration for this trip, too!
(Also, for those who believe in such things… does anyone else wonder if wearing someone’s jewelry might be
A Royal expert has suggested that despite the Royal Family's potential reservations, they may not have the power to halt Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from undertaking further unofficial overseas tours.
Meghan Markle has raised eyebrows after it was claimed she had donned a necklace previously worn by the late Princess Diana during a recent event in Nigeria. After the Duchess of Sussex wore the necklace, it was reported that she had done so as a tribute to her late mother-in-law.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to leave the Royal Family has topped a poll as Britain's Biggest Betrayal, according to a shocking new survey.
Meghan Markle turned heads with a sparkling new addition to her jewellery collection during her and Prince Harry's trip to Nigeria, believed to be from Princess Diana's trove.
Meghan Markle has charmed supporters during her recent jaunt to Nigeria with Prince Harry, despite the duo no longer being active members of the Royal Family.
A Royal expert and a psychology specialist suggested that Prince Harry may be comfortable living "in Meghan Markle's shadow."
Meghan Markle was seen taking the lead from a seemingly 'slumped' Prince Harry as they touched down in Los Angeles amid a swirl of controversy surrounding their charity The Archwell Foundation.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were returning from the African country Nigeria after visiting to promote the Invictus Games and were snapped arriving in LA after a reported 'excruciating' 18-hour travel day. Their return comes amid the recent controversy circulating their charity which was accused of being behind on paying some legal fees.
Prince William is said to be 'absolutely furious' with his estranged brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid their Nigerian tour, which is being dubbed an 'unofficial royal tour'.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the African country to promote the Invictus Games but they've come under fire. According to a royal expert, both Prince William and King Charles aren't happy with the couple amid the 'unofficial' tour and believe the trip is a "bold statement" that show the pair, who controversially decided to step back from their royal duties in 2020, "refuse to accept they're no longer working royals." Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror: "William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future.
Nearly half a decade ago, Meghan Markle bravely admitted she was struggling with her mental health as she said "I'm not okay". Now, the Duchess of Sussex has given an uplifting update about her present life during a recent trip to Nigeria with her husband Prince Harry. The 42 year old mum of two previously revealed the struggles of being in the spotlight during a heart-to-heart with ITV's Tom Bradby in 2019.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week headed back to their two children in Montecito, Calif., following their three-day tour of the West African country.And since they’re no longer senior working members of the royal family, the many gifts the pair received boarded the plane with them.During their brief trip, the Sussexes were showered with an array of gifts, ranging from artwork and clothing, to jewelry and literature.Had the pair remained firmly within the royal family, they would not be allowed to accept any of the presents gifted to them.According to the official royal policy, last updated in 2003, royals are not allowed to accept gifts from government bodies, trade associations, guilds, civic bodies, the armed services, charities or similar organizations, especially if they have an established connection or patronage.Gifts from individuals not known to the royals are to be refused, “where there are concerns about the propriety or motives of the donor or the gift itself.”Presents such as flowers, food and books are allowed to be accepted if they amount to less than $200 each.A strict royal record is kept of all official gifts handed to the royal family.Most gifts are housed under the Royal Collection or placed on a loan with a reputable organization.
Meghan Markle has been bestowed with a fresh two-word moniker as her 'mini royal tour' with Prince Harry appeared to be centred around her, reports suggest.
Over the weekend Meghan Markle made yet another seemingly benign fashion choice that turned out to be hugely controversial. During her trip to Nigeria, the Duchess of Sussex sported a diamond cross necklace that once belonged to Princess Diana. The piece was a gift from her husband Prince Harry and you’d think repping his mom would be thought of as an honor.
to Page Six, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity foundation, Archewell, has been declared “delinquent” and ordered to stop raising or spending money.Per an official letter from California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta, since May, the couple has let the registration fees for Archewell lapse. This has caused it to be listed as “delinquent” in the registry of charities and fund-raisers.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing their trip across Nigeria!
Meghan Markle paid a moving tribute to the late Princess Diana on her tour of Nigeria with Prince Harry, where the couple put on a charming display.The Duchess of Sussex was seen wearing a stunning gold necklace with a large diamond cross that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Diana.The necklace is believed to have recently been gifted to Meghan by Harry, 39. Meghan, 42, wore the necklace during a reception for military families in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Saturday, May 11.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been spending time in Nigeria on what has been dubbed a "mini royal tour", but some parts of the trip have raised eyebrows.
Loose Women panelist Denise Welch has defended Meghan Markle after the Duchess of Sussex came under fire during her latest public appearance. The 65-year-old ITV star likened Meghan's treatment by critics to that of the character Martha - an obsessive stalker in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer - suggesting that the duchess similarly has a troupe of relentless stalkers around the globe.
Meghan Markle joined Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to speak at a Women in Leadership event on Saturday in Nigeria. The Duchess of Sussex told the audience she "loves being a mum" as she shared details of her two young children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 2. However, she explained how in the past she'd been told she wouldn't cope with balancing motherhood and a career.
wore on her second day in Nigeria. It's that she makes being this chic look too easy.On May 11, attended a volleyball match at a local charity. Harry wore an Invictus Games-branded polo.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing their three-day trip to Nigeria as they attended a sitting volleyball match and were mobbed by fans.The visit – which has been dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – is part of Harry's Invictus Games project and he delighted onlookers when he took part in a game. Unfortunately for Prince Harry, his Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad with all the players being wounded military personnel.The engagements in Nigeria come after Prince Harry made a fleeting return to London earlier this week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games during a service at St Paul's Cathedral.