By Richard Eden for The Daily Mail

Published: 7:19 PM EDT, March 22, 2024 | Updated: 7:25 PM EDT, March 22, 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were so protective of their children’s “privacy” that they refused to even name the godparents of their son, Prince Archie.

So it’s fascinating to discover that Archie and his sister, Princess Lilibet, have been the subject of a very glamorous photo shoot by one of Meghan’s favorite photographers.

I hear New York-based Jake Rosenberg flew to California earlier this month, where he took a series of photos of Meghan alone, cooking, and of her with the kids.

The photo shoot at Prince Harry and Meghan’s Montecito mansion coincided with the launch of Meghan’s lifestyle and cooking brand, American Riviera Orchard.

The venture was unveiled last week in a glitzy Instagram video, which showed Meghan busying herself in a rustic-looking kitchen. The video was posted a day after I contacted Meghan’s office for comment on her plans. American Riviera Orchard will focus on home, garden, food and lifestyle items.

Rosenberg, who is from Toronto, Canada, where Meghan spent six years while filming the television legal drama Suits, has photographed the duchess many times. On his website, he says that “his lens has captured the radiance of talent like Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, Priyanka Chopra, Cindy Crawford, David Beckham and Michael B. Jordan, revealing their authentic personas through his vivid images.”

Very few photos of Archie, who turns five in May, and Lily, two, have been released by their parents. They did. however, appear in Netflix’s tasteless documentary series about the couple.

A friend of Meghan’s confirmed the photoshoot took place, but insisted they were “portraits for the family.” The friend tells me, “I wouldn’t associate that with the company.”

Rosenberg could not be reached for comment.

King’s goddaughter parties with her Argentinian boyfriend

Princess Maria Olympia of Greece and Denmark, the goddaughter of King Charles, surprised friends and family when she split from Peregrine Pearson, the son and heir of Viscount Cowdray, last year.

He has since entered into a new relationship with Game Of Thrones star Sophie Turner, who is currently in a divorce battle with American pop singer Joe Jonas.

Meanwhile, it seems Olympia, 27, has no shortage of male admirers.

At a party in London this week she was joined by Argentinian businessman Martin Pacanowski.

The couple was photographed together arm in arm on the red carpet.

“Martin and Olympia have known each other for a long time and get along very well,” a friend tells me.

She was the queen of the Brits and scooped a record six awards at this year’s ceremony, but pop star Raye clearly wants to keep her feet on the ground.

Figures from the performing arts company she uses to channel her income show that the 26-year-old singer enjoyed a relatively modest pay package of £50,000 last year.

Hello Rat Ltd accounts report that a dividend of £50,000 was paid to Raye, real name Rachel Keen, in the 12 months to the end of March last year. The company had assets of over £100,000.

Liz Truss is making modest progress

Tony Blair reportedly received a £4.6 million advance for his memoirs, but it’s a different story for some other former prime ministers.

Liz Truss has just reported to the MPs’ Register of Financial Interests that Biteback Publishing has received her an advance of £1,512 for her book Ten Years To Save The West, due out next month.

Regnery, the conservative publisher who is publishing her book in the US, is slightly more confident about the prospects and gives her an advance of £6,000.

King Charles has had a challenging first year as monarch, but he is determined to still celebrate the first anniversary of his coronation.

I hear his Gloucestershire retreat, Highgrove, is hosting a ‘red, white and blue ball’ next month.

An advertisement promises a ‘sophisticated evening of elegance, glamor and excitement’, including canapés followed by a candlelit dinner with a ‘luxurious three-course meal, expertly paired with Highgrove’s finest organic wines and live music all night long’.

Tickets cost a suitably princely £200 each.

Rose at 40 has lost none of her prime

Although its patroness, the Princess of Wales, was conspicuous by her absence, the National Portrait Gallery still attracted an impressive number of guests to the Portrait Gala on Tuesday evening.

The Marquess of Cholmondeley and his wife Rose were among the guests, including Princess Alexandra’s granddaughter, Flora Ogilvy.

Rose, who celebrated her milestone 40th birthday this weekend, hopes her friend Princess Catherine will be dancing again soon. Last summer I revealed that Catherine had attended her first ‘rave’ at the Houghton Festival on the Cholmondeleys’ estate in Norfolk.

The late Earl leaves £500,000 to Eton

Remarkably, considering he was 6ft tall, his shoes were a small size 6. But the 8th Earl Cadogan, who died last year aged 86, remained nimble on his feet to the end – proverbially at least .

His just-published will shows that Charles Cadogan, who succeeded to the earldom after his father’s death in 1997, left £6.5 million. That’s just a fraction of the family fortune, which, based on its ownership of 93 hectares of land in London’s Chelsea, is conservatively estimated at £5.5 billion.

The thrice-married Cadogan, who spoke nobly in favor of women who liked to sunbathe topless in the gardens owned by his Cadogan Estates, donated £500,000 to his old school, Eton.

The Duchess of Sussex has confused fans with the name of her new lifestyle brand: American Riviera Orchard.

Meghan, 42, announced her new business on Instagram yesterday with a glossy clip plus a few little hints of what the venture might entail.

The launch of her Montecito-based brand was accompanied by significant speculation about what the company might be and what the name means.

An insider told the Daily Mail that Meghan’s new company will be a “lifestyle and cooking brand” centered around her passions.

And while it seems likely that the brand will focus on lifestyle entertainment, the name – American Riviera Orchard – is still hotly contested online. However, the name has personal meaning for the Duchess.

Royal Watchers have branded the brand ‘word salad’, saying it is ‘not the snappiest name’.

Montecito, the area in California where Meghan and Prince Harry (39) live, is often called the American Riviera.

The Californian city is associated with the northern Mediterranean coast known as the Riviera due to its geography and climate.

While that is part of the name, the meaning behind “orchard” has yet to be revealed.

Despite the partial justification, fans remain baffled as to why Meghan would make American Riviera Orchard her brand name.

People went to X to express their confusion. One said: ‘ABC News: Meghan Markle launches American Riviera Orchard. What kind of word salad name is that?’

A second added: ‘I don’t understand the name American Riviera Orchard?’

“I wish Meghan the best of luck but American Riviera Orchard sounds like a dog name at Crufts,” said a third.

A fourth chimed in, writing: “American Riviera Orchard. Not the snappiest brand name in the world, right?’

Another asked, “She called it American Riviera Orchard? What the hell does that mean? Is she selling apples now?’

“I’ve been calling on Meghan to regain her influence for years, but she could have chosen a worse name than American Riviera Orchard,” said a sixth.

Another agreed, saying, “I’m sorry, but American Riviera Orchard is the clumsiest brand name I’ve heard in a long time. All nine syllables just roll off the tongue.”

The Duchess of Sussex’s new project is said to have been in the works for more than a year – and will feature ‘all the things that are close to her heart’.

The flash company coincides with the launch of a new cooking show with Meghan on Netflix, where she will make and sell her own products. It will lead to a book and blog in addition to her cooking shows.

It is understood that a trademark application has been filed for cutlery – knives, forks, spoons – cookbooks and electronic cookbooks, coffee, jam, jelly and butter.

It also extends to a physical store where crockery, mugs, jams, tablecloths and recipe books can be sold.

In the new video, Meghan is seen knocking in a beautiful, rustic kitchen as a woman’s hands arrange pink and white flowers.

The announcement comes on the same evening as Prince Harry and Prince William will make a rare joint appearance at the Diana Legacy Award event at the Science Museum in London – but neither will be in the room at the same time, even virtually.

And it follows a difficult week for the Royals – after Princess Kate was forced to admit she edited a photo of her and her children that she released on Mother’s Day after the world’s top photo and news agencies – including PA – had ‘killed’ the image. claims it was digitally manipulated.

An insider told the Daily Mail: ‘It’s a lifestyle and cooking brand called American Riviera Orchard.

‘The intention is for the brand to coincide with the launch of a new cooking show for Netflix. Meghan will make and sell products such as jam.

‘And at some point there will be a book and a blog etc.’

The brand will focus on home, garden, food and general lifestyle items.

The plush video is accompanied by a series of nine cryptic Instagram posts, which alongside the name form the brand’s logo: ‘American Riviera Orchard Montecito’.

Comments on the Instagram posts have been disabled, and the page links to a new website of the same name where people can enter their email address and “get on the waitlist.”

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliam told MailOnline: ‘The Sussexes, in my opinion, do nothing by accident and timing is often absolutely crucial. We found that out in a way this weekend and we’ve just been reminded that there may be more shots in their locker than some of us thought. And it’s not an accident.

‘For years they have been unpredictable, but in one respect they have been predictable, and that is the impeccable timing of when they believe it is useful to release information. They don’t do anything by accident.’

The announcement comes just hours before William is expected to personally deliver a speech to mark the 25th anniversary of the Diana Legacy Award and present awards to 20 recipients this evening. The Prince of Wales will appear alone at the awards ceremony as his wife Kate is still recovering from abdominal surgery.

Harry, who lives in California, will then take part in a video call with the winners, according to reports. However, his involvement will only take place after his brother leaves the ceremony.

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry surprised a “deserving” tech innovator with a six-figure honor.

Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, are surprised Dr. Joy Buolamwini with the NAACP-Archewell Foundation Digital Civil Rights Award on Thursday, March 14, where I stopped by to make the announcement in person.

A video shared via the Archewell website revealed the pair’s conversation with Buolamwini, 34, saying: “You guys treated me well” when they heard the news.

The clip begins with Meghan telling viewers that she and Harry are “encountering the most incredible leaders in technology,” adding, “We are faced with the difficult choice of choosing just one winner for the NAACP-Archewell Foundation Digital Civil Rights Award.”

Buolamwini founded the Algorithmic Justice League – an organization dedicated to combating racism and sexist bias in software systems – and wrote Unmask AI, which examined the social impact of technology while simultaneously delving into initiatives aimed at averting AI-related risks.

Harry explained in the video that when Buolamwini was in college, she “discovered that facial recognition could not detect her dark skin and only worked when she put on a white mask.”

He added: ‘Since this discovery she has continued with it [become] one of the world’s most inspiring, passionate and impactful figures in AI today, at a time when her expertise [is] so desperately needed.”

Meghan noted that Buolamwini “is an inspiration and she deserves this honor and many more.”

The computer scientist will receive a $100,000 grant to advance her research.

“I am incredibly humbled and honored to join such an illustrious group of recipients for the Digital Civil Rights Award from the NAACP and The Archewell Foundation,” Buolamwini said in a statement on the Archewell website. “With the rapid spread of AI, it is more important than ever to ensure that these gatekeeper algorithms serve us all and do not hinder the civil rights of marginalized communities. This award will help the Algorithmic Justice League continue our work to prevent AI harm, connect the excrypted resources, and raise awareness of AI’s impact on society through our advocacy, art, and research.”

The annual award, introduced by Meghan and Harry in 2022, promotes emerging leaders committed to initiating transformative shifts and advocating for civil rights within the digital world. Nabiha SyedCEO of The Markup, a nonprofit news outlet focused on examining the social impacts of technology, received the award in 2023.

The Archewell Foundation, established after Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in 2020, is an organization “underpinned by the core belief that mental health and our collective well-being are of paramount importance,” according to its website. “We prioritize solutions that take families, youth, race and gender into account, and strive to find the joy and hope we all share for the future.”

In addition to his Archewell commitments, Harry made a virtual appearance at the Diana Legacy Awards on Thursday, celebrating charitable efforts in honor of his late mother. Princess Diana.

“My mother would be incredibly proud of all the work you have done, I am incredibly proud and thank you for everything you do.” Harry told the winners in a video conference. ‘I’m sorry I can’t be there. I wish I could be there with you.”

The Diana Legacy Awards took place in London, but Harry delivered his message from California, where he and Meghan have lived since 2020. (Harry’s brother, Prince Williammade a personal visit to present trophies on Thursday.)

“The future is yours and you help shape that future,” the Duke of Sussex added. “Enjoy the rest of your evening, if that’s what you plan to do. Make sure you don’t get into too much trouble as you continue. And thank you so much for inspiring so many others while protecting my mother’s legacy. I really appreciate that.”

Meghan Markle is likely to make six figures within weeks of officially launching American Riviera Orchard, a brand expert claims.

After the 42-year-old Duchess of Sussex’s explosive return to social media last night, where she opened the account for her lifestyle and cooking brand, royal fans have gone into panic mode.

And while little information has been released about what American Riviera Orchard has to offer, brand expert Hayley Knight says the anticipation for the products and content will serve the company well in the early months.

She added that it was “not coincidental” that the Duchess launched the brand on the same day her husband Prince Harry was due to appear via video message at the Diana Legacy Awards, teasing fans with a “glitter” of information , she built anticipation for what the brand has to offer.

Hayley also said it “makes sense” that the Duchess has decided to launch a lifestyle brand following the success of rival A-list brands such as Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop and Kourtney Kardashian’s Poosh, adding that the Duchess “wants to position herself among celebrity counterparts places’ .

Speaking to FEMAIL, Hayley said: ‘We have seen in the past that everything Meghan wears, promotes and sells out immediately, and there are websites dedicated to ‘What Meghan Wears’ demonstrating her brand power.”

She added that Meghan had “incredibly strong” instincts when it came to PR and marketing, and “wouldn’t have launched this if she didn’t think it would work.”

So far, little has been shared about what American Riviera Orchard will look like when it officially launches, but Hayley thinks it’s safe to assume it will target “the mid-to-upper market,” with Meghan’ leans on the brand and her personal style’. .

Hayley predicted: ‘I’m sure we can expect homely, yet stylish, unique, modern designs for the stylish and contemporary home, with undertones of spirituality and mindfulness.’

The branding expert admitted that it is difficult to say how much the Duchess will earn from the American Riviera Orchard as no products or prices have been released yet.

But she predicted: ‘Meghan will definitely see rapid success once the store launches. We have seen in previous celebrity launches that demand is incredibly high and the products sell quickly.”

She added that Meghan will likely start selling her “own range” of products that she claims she will use herself, which will be “a popular selling point.”

“I can’t imagine Meghan making less than six figures within the first few weeks of opening, if not in the first week of selling globally,” she said.

As for brand collaborations on social media, Hayley said Meghan is unlikely to make money through paid partnerships, as the Sussexes will likely only use social media to promote the brand, rather than returning to platforms with their own accounts.

However, she added, “There’s a chance she could do interviews, though, and IG lives with other people in the industry, and if they get paid opportunities, she could make over $1 million per post.”

American Riviera Orchard was launched on Instagram and via the new website on Thursday evening with a slick video for the brand, in which Meghan mixed batter in a bowl in her kitchen.

Another frame showed her picking plush roses from a posy.

Insiders told the Daily Mail that the company would become a “lifestyle and cooking brand” that would focus on things Meghan holds dear.

It’s fitting that the Duchess’s venture includes cooking and food, something she has shown a passion for in the past.

In 2018, while living in Britain as a working royal, Meghan bonded with Grenfell Tower fire survivors when she joined a community kitchen in the area and had no qualms about helping out preparing meals.

The Sussexes’ explosive Netflix series revealed that Meghan remains in touch with the community today, despite now living in California.

The Duchess has also previously contributed recipes to charity cookbooks, including a lemon tart in The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope, published last year.

Brand expert Emily Austen advised Meghan to ‘remove herself from the brand’.

“It should come as no surprise that Meghan Markle has jumped on the wellness brand bandwagon, despite her apparent aversion to neutral tones during her time in Britain,” she told FEMAIL.

“Meghan and Harry have encouraged a family story as a couple, and Meghan has delved into kitchen-based brand moments, such as her cookbook; Together. She famously woke up at 5am to practice yoga at Buckingham Palace, and wrote in The Tig (her former blog and lifestyle website) about taking Ashwaganda in the early days of her relationship with Harry to keep her calm.

‘The LA, clean living aesthetic has been thoroughly thought through by wellness titans like Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow and Poosh. Less than 24 hours after her new brand announcement, the dedicated Instagram page had just under 350,000 new followers, although there were no product teasers yet.

“Instagram is a hugely lucrative platform for celebrities, and it is widely predicted by brand experts that Meghan will find her way onto it. In the US in particular, the home goods category has exploded, especially since Covid. Baking, table decorating, flower arranging and other healthy household activities have dominated social media and become lucrative additions to high street stores such as Zara and H&M.

“Meghan is a divine character and public opinion lands differently depending on your geographical location. The success of her brand will likely depend on the positioning of the products and the price. The initial branding suggests that the price point for these products is trending towards the higher end. The market is incredibly competitive, with many brands taking ownership of specific categories, rather than the entire house. Success stories include Our Place, which recently collaborated with Selena Gomez. Markle can expect a lot of interest in her brand initially, but the reality of achieving long-term success will take considerably more than a press release and an Instagram sneak peak.

‘It is understood that Meghan will be selling her own products on the website, rather than other brands, but she can expect to see a lot of interest from brand collaborations and partnerships. This will come at a high cost, but will also dilute the purity of the message about its own brand. My advice, which I will give despite not being asked, would be to remove Meghan from the visual language and brand as much as possible.

“Whatever you think about her, she is incredibly divisive and not universally loved. It’s risky to integrate yourself so intrinsically with a brand, given the relationship it has with its audience.

‘I would also change the name; it’s hard to spell, long-winded and looks like a country club wedding invitation. Maybe she got the inspiration from sitting in the Rosewood in Montecito, which is also home to a permanent Goop store…

‘Celebrity is without a doubt a huge driver of short-term success; Kylie Cosmetics, Skims, Rhode by Hailey Bieber. However, it does not guarantee long-term success. Celebrities like these can make millions of pounds from posting on social media, and generate huge sales as a result of their cult status.

“For Meghan to make money on Instagram, she needs an engaged, interested audience, with purchasing power. A product that is really needed, powerful images and messages that actually connect with those who look at it, instead of an inauthentic attitude.

‘I wouldn’t expect a company like this to make a profit certainly in the first twelve months, but it is unclear at this stage whether there has been any external investment, who actually runs the company and what the launch plan is. e.g. D2C through to website.

‘A smart move would be to partner with the established people in this space, to ensure audience share and increase credibility. Whether or not others are up for this remains to be seen,” she added.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have broken their silence on the Princess of Wales’s photo-editing spree by denying that sources in their camp have made comments about how the Duchess of Sussex might have handled a similar situation.

Amid mounting speculation surrounding the Mother’s Day image of Kate and her children, which was released to the world by Kensington Palace on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Foundation spoke out and denied that any official representative of the couple had done that. comments on the controversy on page six.

Speak with NewsweekThe spokesperson took issue with quotes published by the outlet stating that a source “close to Prince William, Harry and his wife” did not come “from us.”

The source in question told Page Six that the editing error is “not a mistake Meghan would ever make,” noting that “she has a keen eye and a whimsical attention to detail.”

However, Archewell’s official spokesperson has now insisted to Newsweek that the information “did not come from us,” saying simply: “As far as Page Six is ​​concerned, it did not come from us.”

The statement marks the first time Harry, 39, and his wife have officially discussed the photo editing controversy in any official capacity.

Alongside claims that Meghan would ‘never make the movie’ [same] wrong,” Page Six also published quotes from an insider who claimed the Sussexes “would have been destroyed” if they had released a similarly edited image.

“If Harry and Meghan had ever faced the same problem, they would have been destroyed,” the source quotes read.

‘The same rules do not apply to both couples.

“This is not a mistake Meghan would ever make… she has a keen eye and a whimsical eye for detail.”

However, the outlet did not mention that the quotes came from within Archewell — and Newsweek noted that the comments could have been made by an acquaintance of the Sussexes who is not officially connected to the Foundation.

Meghan and Harry’s response to these claims came after an explosion of conspiracy theories after six of the world’s top photo agencies, including the Press Association, sensationally withdrew the photo from their telephone networks and libraries amid concerns that the ‘source manipulated the image’ .

Princess Kate publicly took the blame for the family photo released by Kensington Palace, as she apologized for the “confusion” in a statement on Wales’ official Instagram account.

‘Like many amateur photographers, I occasionally experiment with montage. “I wanted to apologize for any confusion the family photo we shared yesterday caused,” she wrote.

“I hope everyone who celebrated had a very happy Mother’s Day,” Kate concluded, before signing off with a ‘C’ statement for Catherine.

The photo of the mother-of-three beaming with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis was the first official photo released of the princess since she underwent “planned abdominal surgery” on January 16.

Despite calls for the original to be published, Kensington Palace said it would not reissue the unedited photo of Kate and her children.

In the wake of public speculation surrounding the image, royal insiders have claimed that the Princess of Wales is keen to move on from the row – and is struggling to cope with the aftermath.

Kate was spotted for the first time since the image was released on Monday, when she was pictured leaving Windsor Castle with her husband, Prince William.

It is understood the Princess of Wales was traveling for a ‘private appointment’ – while Prince William was due to travel to London for two public engagements.

The mother-of-three was not expected to be seen in public until after Easter after undergoing abdominal surgery and spending two weeks in a private hospital in London in January. Her surprise appearance came as wild online conspiracy theories swirled around the princess and her health.

Kensington Palace is under immense pressure to release the unedited image, which experts say was altered using Photoshop and related AI tools.

The world’s biggest photo agencies later ‘killed’ the photo after noticing signs of digital editing, including a missing section of Princess Charlotte’s sleeve and the misaligned edge of her wrist and skirt, and the placement of Kate’s zipper.

By Maria Chiorando for Mailonline

Published: 6:17 AM EDT, March 10, 2024 | Updated: 6:31 AM EDT, March 10, 2024

Since leaving the Royal Family and relocating to a $15 million mansion in sunny California, Meghan Markle has demonstrated a boundless sense of style. 

She and Prince Harry, along with their son Archie, two dogs, and Meghan’s mother Doria, embarked on a ‘freedom flight’ four years ago, on March 14, 2020.

Released from the constraints of strict rules, the American actress not only indulges in a glamorous lifestyle, but also dons a variety of designer labels and dazzling jewellery, often carrying hidden meanings.

However, while claiming that she was not allowed to wear colour as a working member of the Royal Family, Meghan, 42, has continued to opt for a predominantly neutral wardrobe, despite having no imposed restrictions.

Instead, she has ventured into leg-baring shorts and revealing dresses, choices that may be deemed inappropriate for traditional royal engagements.

‘Most of the time I was in the UK, I rarely wore colour,’ the Duchess said in the 2022 Netflix series, Harry and Meghan.

‘To my understanding, you can’t ever wear the same colour as Her Majesty if there’s a group event, but then you also shouldn’t be wearing the same colour as one of the other more senior members of the family.’

She continued: ‘I wore a lot of muted tones but it was also so I could just blend in.

‘There was no version of me [that was] joining this family and trying not to do everything I could to fit in. I don’t want to embarrass the family.’

To respect this rumoured royal protocol, Meghan began dressing, almost exclusively, in shades of camel, beige and white.

Her sartorial excellence was particularly noticeable at an evening reception held at the British Ambassador’s residence in Rabat, Morocco, in February 2019.

Meghan made a welcome entrance in a dramatic cape dress by Dior, teamed with gold lamé lambskin heels and a matching satin clutch, also by the French luxury house. 

The Duchess showcased another muted look for her first appearance following the announcement that she and Prince Harry, now 39, were expecting a baby.

Arriving at Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018, Meghan was immaculately clad in a Martin Grant trench coat and a pencil dress by Australian designer Karen Gee.

Although muted in colour, the ensemble proved effortlessly flattering for the royal, who was experiencing the early stages of pregnancy. 

Over subsequent years, she continued to favour a range of sheath dresses and neutral shades, opting for labels such as Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta and Victoria Beckham.

Nevertheless, the royal occasionally incorporated vibrant hues into her wardrobe, as shown in 2018 at Marlborough House in London. On this occasion, she donned a canary yellow dress designed by Brandon Maxwell. 

Additionally, Meghan made an eye-catching statement in a violet dress from Babaton by Aritizia, layered underneath a scarlet wool coat by Canadian brand Sentaler, in Birkenhead, 2019.

She added a Gabriela Hearst leather bowling bag and vertiginous red stilettos by Stuart Weitzman, while her raven locks were styled in a messy chignon.

The mother-of-two showcased another vibrant red outfit in February 2019 as she arrived in Casablanca, Morocco.

Her striking caped coat, custom-made by Valentino, was inspired by a white version from the label’s spring 2023 Couture collection. 

Meghan, who is close friends with Victoria Beckham, has sported a number of designs by the former Spice Girl since joining the Royal Family.

Perhaps her most notable choice was a turquoise T-shirt dress in 2020, when she and Harry were snapped in the rain following their appearance at the annual Endeavour Fund in London.

Inspired by the simplicity of a T-shirt, this number offered a new approach to one of the brand’s signature silhouettes, aimed to flatter and elongate the figure. 

Despite typically leaning towards a natural colour palette since moving to California, Meghan has ventured into shorts and revealing dresses, choices that would be considered inappropriate for traditional royal engagements.

This was demonstrated during last year’s Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, where Meghan flashed her pins in white Staud shorts, paired with a J.Crew sweater blazer and her trusty Chanel ballerina flats. 

Two days later, she selected another monochrome ensemble, comprising a short beige Zara playsuit, Celine blazer and Cesta Collective bag.

At the Invictus Games closing ceremony, the Duchess opted for a stunning emerald lace dress by Cult Gaia, a choice she may not have been allowed to wear while serving as a working member of the Royal Family.

The breathtaking mid-length style incorporated a strapless neckline and laser-cut detailing, revealing glimpses of skin – a fabulously glamorous choice for Meghan.

Earlier in the year, the Duchess had taken a bolder step, wearing a sultry bandeau dress to the 2023 Ms. Foundation Women of Vision awards at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York.

The figure-hugging frock by Johanna Ortiz boasted a metallic gold jacquard effect and cut-out at the bust, as well as a daring front split.

Interestingly, Meghan removed the straps from the original design in order to accentuate the sweetheart neckline and show off her décolletage.

She expertly styled it with Tom Ford sandals, a Carolina Herrera clutch and lashings of ornate jewellery from her favourite brands.

In fact, Meghan is rarely seen without her enviable wrist stack, comprising Princess Diana’s diamond tennis bracelet and Cartier Tank Française watch, which she has worn since 2020, a Cartier love bracelet and Jen Meyer diamond tennis bracelet.

While she frequently adds diamond rings by Lorraine Schwartz, Meghan recently sported an evil eye bracelet from the American designer. 

The mother-of-two is renowned for her love of delicate jewellery, often steeped in symbolic meaning. 

For an event in Manchester, in 2022, she selected a pair of Oera knot earrings and matching ring by Miami-based brand, Tabayer. 

The Oera collection is inspired by Inanna, the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, war and fertility. Inanna’s ideogram was a twisted knot of reeds, representing the doorpost of a storehouse, a common symbol of fertility.

An online description of the brand details how it was ‘created for independent women who embrace their vulnerability and find their power in inner resources’.

It is worth noting that the Duchess’s evening looks appeared more understated during her time as a working royal.

For example, at the 2019 Sentebale Fundraiser, she wore a navy sequinned gown by Roland Mouret, featuring a bateaux neckline, three-quarter length sleeves and demure, floor-length silhouette.

Meghan, who was five months pregnant with Archie at the time, kept her accessories to a minimum, opting for Stuart Weitzman black sandals and a Givenchy satin clutch.

Perhaps the most significant change has been in the Duchess’s fabric garments and silhouettes, rather than colour choices, as she continues prefer muted tones yet experiments more with shape.

This was evident in Meghan’s outfit at the recent Variety Power of Women Los Angeles in November 2023.

The royal captivated onlookers as posed for photographs in a beige dress by Proenza Schouler, featuring an asymmetric off-shoulder neckline and thigh-high side slits. 

Meghan favoured a similar aesthetic at the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala, held at the Hilton in New York City. 

Radiating elegance in a custom-made white dress by Louis Vuitton, complemented by black accessories, Meghan embraced a shoulder-baring design with long sleeves and a wrap front, skillfully revealing just the right amount of flesh.

Beyond red carpet appearances and public speeches, Meghan undoubtedly enjoys adopting a more casual approach for informal events.

Attending a relaxed business dinner in February with Terry Wood, executive producer of Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions company, she wore a grey La Ligne jumper, dark skinny jeans from Anine Bing and silver Chanel ballet flats. 

Meghan completed her monochrome ensemble with a navy wool coat, also by Anine Bing, and a Goyard grey tote.

Last month, the Duchess demonstrated her laid-back style during a trip to Canada with Prince Harry.

The Duchess wrapped up against the chill in a lavish Hermes quilted jacket, teamed with her favourite jeans from La Ligne, Kamik boots and Blenders sunglasses.

Perhaps her newfound freedom is reflected in the laid-back style and daring dresses that make up her wardrobe.

Meghan Markle showcased her effortless style as she made a surprise visit to a BBQ restaurant in Texas with her husband Prince Harry.

The Duke and Duchess were all smiles as they entered La Barbecue restaurant in Austin on Friday.

Meghan, 42, was impeccably dressed in a £76 Aritzia blue denim shirt and matching slim-fit jeans, topped with a £293 Heidi Merrick silk and hemp blazer.

The Duchess expertly accessorized with oversized Heidi Merrick sunglasses, which cost £173, and her trusty Chanel slingbacks.

She added lots of extravagant jewelery including her £21,400 Cartier Tank watch, £12,315) Logan Hollowell diamond tennis necklace, £7,050 Cartier Love bracelet and Ariel Gordon diamond tennis bracelet which cost £4,300.

Harry and Meghan both embraced co-owner Alison Clem in a warm hug before being escorted inside where they greeted other employees.

The Duchess beamed as she posed for photos wearing a double denim look, with a classic blue shirt from Aritiza.

The £76 design, inspired by the 80s, is made from lightweight cotton with a relaxed fit, a patch pocket and a rounded hem.

Meghan wore a £293 cream silk and hemp blazer from California-based brand Heidi Merrick.

The Zelda style features structured shoulders, contrasted by a boxy fit and soft shawl collar.

Meghan completed her outfit with Chanel goatskin and grosgrain slingbacks, which she has worn on a number of occasions.

Meanwhile, her long raven locks were styled in signature loose waves.

The couple’s tactile approach marks a sharp break from the tradition of the British monarchy, which has historically been much more formal.

Royal protocol dictated that no one could touch the deceased queen unless, for example, she extended her hand first.

However, her son, King Charles, and the younger members of the royal family are moving towards a more informal approach to dealing with the public, in an effort to keep the institution relevant.

Meghan was in town for her appearance on a star-studded panel on the opening day of the SXSW festival, along with actress Brooke Shields and author Katie Couric.

The Duchess of Sussex discussed “breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes” at the event.

She opened up about her use of social media and talked about her cyberbullying during the pregnancy of her children, Archie and Lilibet.

‘I’m currently distancing myself from it for my well-being, but most of the bullying and abuse I experienced on social media and online took place when I was pregnant with Archie and with Lili, and with a newborn baby, with each of them ‘ she said.

“Think about that and ask yourself why people would be so hateful. It’s not catty, it’s cruel. Why you would do that when you’re pregnant or as a mother, it’s such a tender and sacred time.”

Prince Harry was seen clapping in the front row in support of his wife, along with her longtime friend and confidante Markus Anderson.

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle visited Uvalde, Texas, to surprise the family of the school shooting victim Irma Garcia for her sister Claudia Martinez‘his birthday.

‘Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sing happy birthday to my mother’ Johannes MartinezGarcia’s cousin, wrote via X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, March 9, alongside a video of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex singing Happy Birthday to Claudia. Meghan stood in the kitchen, surrounded by the family, holding a cake decorated with lit candles, while Harry held a hand to his chest and watched as everyone sang.

Garcia worked as a teacher at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde for 23 years. On May 24, 2022, she was one of 21 people killed when an 18-year-old gunman walked into the school and opened fire, killing two teachers and 19 students.

According to Martinez on XThe royal couple have remained in touch with Garcia’s family since the tragic shooting. He also shared on the platform that “the cake was a surprise” for his mother.

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“It was such a beautiful experience, they are such nice and compassionate, very down-to-earth, humble people,” Martinez said. CNN in a text message on Friday. “It was a bit of a surprise, her [Meghan] I had called my mom one random day and broke the news not too long ago that she was coming to visit the kids, and of course we got so excited.

Meghan attended South by Southwest in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 8, where she participated in the festival’s opening day keynote panel, “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen,” presented by The Archewell Foundation and The 19th. A day later, she and Harry drove to Uvalde to check in with Garcia’s family.

“She made this trip in her personal capacity as a mother, to personally express her condolences and support to a community experiencing unimaginable grief,” a spokesperson for Meghan told CNN.

Martinez posted several photos of the visit via X, including two photos of Meghan and Harry posing with Garcia’s two daughters. (Garcia’s husband, Joe, died of a heart attack two days after the shooting.)

Other photos shared via X shows John Martinez talking to Meghan outside his family’s home, as well as the Duke and Duchess posing for a photo with the family dog.

“It really meant the world that Harry and Meghan showed up to visit the family, there were a lot of tears of joy and heartfelt moments,” Martinez said. Hello about Friday’s visit. “They were the nicest, most humble people ever. It was like having family and friends having a great time together. They fit right in, we laughed a lot and shared intimate memories together.”