Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are high profile royals and married to the grandson’s of Queen Elizabeth II. On their wedding days, the Duchesses both borrowed stunning tiaras from the Queen’s royal collection to walk down the aisle. Since then, Kate has borrowed more pieces from the collection – has Meghan?
Since becoming part of the family, Meghan has rarely been spotted wearing pieces belonging to the royal collection which could be down to a decision made by the Queen.
The Queen must give her approval before any royal jewels are worn in public, journalist Dan Wooton explained on Lorraine.
He said: “The Queen is in charge of the royal collection, a massive collection of all of the artefacts that the country and the Royal Family own.
“Included in that are some iconic prices of jewellery, many of which have been lent to Princess Diana.”
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Although she has not worn pieces from the royal collection, he has still stepped out in jewels which belonged to Prince Harry’s mother.
To attend the launch of her clothing collection, she wore a pair of small stud earrings and gold bracelets which belonged to Princess Diana.
The reason Kate wears more royal jewellery could actually be down to a choice made by both of the Duchesses.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, stylist, Charlotte Balbier explained it might be a matter of personal taste.
Although Meghan has made some very expensive jewellery choices, her preference for an understated look could be why she ditches lavish royal jewels.
Lauren Teff, a London-based stylist, explained why Meghan favours modest jewellery.
She said: “I would say Meghan keeps her jewellery quite simple but stylish and contemporary with a classic twist.
“She always supports smaller designers that make an ethical impact.”
Who is Meghan Markle? Quick profile
Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle, on August 4, 1981 to parents Doria Ragland and father Thomas Markle.
Her father was previously married to Roslyn Loveless and Meghan has two elder half sibling – sister Samantha Markle and brother Thomas Markle Junior.
Actress
Meghan’s first television appearance in the USA was in an episode of the medical drama General Hospital in 2002.
She later moved on to roles in CSI, Without a Trace and Castle along with bit parts in Hollywood films including Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me and Horrible Bosses.
Meghan was also a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal – but her most famous role was as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, which launched in 2011.
She was written out in the finale of the seventh series when her character got married, which aired in April 2018 – just before she got married herself.
Charity and humanitarian work
Meghan Markle’s career in television has gone hand-in-hand with her support for causes close to her heart.
She wrote about the stigma around menstrual health in an article for Time magazine and was a Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada – with whom she travelled to Rwanda for the charity’s Clean Water Campaign.
And her commitment to gender equality has seen her work with the United Nations – receiving a standing ovation in 2015 for her speech to mark International Women’s Day.
Relationships
In September 2011, she wed film producer Trevor Engelson, who she began dating in 2004.
But the pair divorced two years later in August 2013, citing irreconcilable difference.
She was in a relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello for almost two years, before they broke it off in 2016 but the two remain good friends.
And in June 2016, she met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.
Their relationship began in October that year and just over one year later, on November 27, 2017, the pair announced their engagement.
They married on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Meghan’s heritage
Some have claimed Meghan Markle is the first mixed-race member of the Royal Family.
Historians are still arguing about Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.
But Meghan will be the first royal to openly embrace a mixed-race heritage.
She has written about the difficulties of being a biracial actress in Hollywood as she claims she is not black enough for some roles and not white enough for others.