Meghan Markle Pays Tribute to Princess Diana with Her Fashion Choice at Invictus Games
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, paid a heartfelt tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, during her visit to the Invictus Games in Canada. Meghan, who attended the event with her husband, Prince Harry, wore a stylish outfit that included a grey jacket that strongly resembled one worn frequently by Princess Diana. On Sunday, the couple attended various events, including a wheelchair basketball match between the USA and Nigeria. Meghan wore a navy blue knitted jumper from La Ligne (£262), Veronica Beard flared jeans in Indigo (£211) and black Stuart Weitzman boots (£455). She accessorized with diamond studs, her engagement and wedding rings, a gold pinky ring, and her Cartier Francaise watch and Love bracelet.
However, it was the jacket Meghan wore that caught the attention of many, as it paid a sweet tribute to Princess Diana's fashion. The jacket, Doen's Duccio in castle grey (£563), was inspired by the sharp suiting styles of the ‘70s and featured an exaggerated collar, notched lapels, full-length sleeves and a tailored silhouette. This jacket’s design was similar to the ones Princess Diana wore, often with velvet lapels, in the 1980s.
Princess Diana was seen wearing a similar grey pinstripe coat by Jan Van Velden in 1984, with a similar exaggerated collar and notched lapels, during her visits to various events. In one appearance, she wore it while visiting a health centre in London, and later again in November for a charity visit to Barnardo's. It’s not just Meghan who draws inspiration from Diana’s timeless style. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has also been seen wearing outfits reminiscent of Diana’s classic looks. In 2018, Kate wore a black-and-white tweed Smythe blazer with a velvet lapel, similar to one worn by Diana. Four years later, in 2022, Kate wore a tailored grey coat with black lapels, a look that reflected Diana’s iconic style.
Fashion Legacy
There was a day when Prince Harry, looking at Meghan wearing the grey jacket, reminisced about his mother, Princess Diana. He smiled, knowing that Meghan’s choice to wear an outfit reminiscent of Diana’s style was a beautiful tribute to her. Meghan, inspired by the elegance and strength of Diana, quietly honored her legacy with her fashion. For Harry and Meghan, this was more than just clothing—it was a way of keeping Diana's spirit alive within their family, showing that the grace of the Princess of Wales continues to influence them, even in the present.
