Hidden meanings behind Meghan Markle’s fashion choices: from Princess Diana’s Cartier bracelet to the Givenchy veil she married Prince Harry in

May 9 , 2021

Meghan Markle knows how to choose outfits carefully for public occasions. Photos: AFP; @oprahdaily/ Instagram

Is it a coincidence Markle wore Australian designer Karen Gee’s Blessed Dress after announcing she was pregnant? Or a lotus print dress for her Oprah interview?

Just like other powerful public figures, every item of clothing Prince Harry’s wife wears in public is significant – these are the hidden meanings behind them

Meghan Markle is an undisputed worldwide fashion icon – although we’d be lying if she said she’d never made any style missteps along the way. But as well as looking simply stunning, there’s often a deeper meaning detected in sartorial choices. Here’s why.

Forging connections with her wedding veil

When she married Prince Harry, Meghan’s wish was to somehow pay homage to the Commonwealth countries on her big day. To honour Markle’s wish, Clare Waight Keller – the first female artistic director of historic French fashion house Givenchy – made it happen in the most creative and beautiful way possible, creating a custom veil featuring the national flowers of each of the Commonwealth nations. Hand-embroidered blooms from Jamaica to Malaysia, Canada to Namibia, all featured on the gorgeous headpiece.

The royal couple on the steps of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, where Markle’s custom veil of Commonwealth country flowers is on full display. Photo: AFP

The veil was five meters long and made from silk tulle and organza. Waight Keller even incorporated flowers from the grounds of Kensington Palace including Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox) and California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) to represent Meghan’s place of birth.

#Blessed and expecting

Meghan Markle wore the aptly named “Blessed Dress” at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia after announcing her pregnancy. Photo: AP

Soon after announcing her first pregnancy, Meghan stepped out in a white dress during her and Harry’s Oceanic tour. The Duchess greeted the people of Sydney, Australia, in a frock by a female designer from the country named Karen Gee. They say a baby is a blessing, and with the US$1,000 item aptly named the Blessed Dress, did the timing of the baby news inform Meghan’s fashion choice? We like to think so.