Meghan Markle was “banned” from wearing Princess Diana’s jewellery by Prince William, according to a royal commentator.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot in May 2018 at St George’s Chapel, and Meghan wore a stunning Givenchy wedding dress.
She paired the gown with simple pieces of jewellery, including the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau Tiara.
The Art Deco piece was originally created in 1932, using geometric patterns and symmetry.
Meghan ‘banned’ from wearing Diana’s jewellery by WilliamGettyThe tiara had not been seen publicly since it was last worn by Princess Margaret in 1965.
Meghan’s vintage Cartier bracelet and diamond stud earrings were carefully selected to match the stunning tiara.
Despite several rumours leading up to the royal wedding, Meghan did not wear any jewellery pieces belonging to the late Princess Diana during the ceremony.
Prince William, 42, who proposed to the Princess of Wales with his later mother’s engagement ring, is said to have been concerned about Prince Harry’s decision to marry the Suits star.
Prince Harry looking at Meghan as she arrived at their weddingPAHe reportedly urged his younger brother, 39, to “cool the relationship” to give the actress a chance to adjust to royal life before committing fully.
The claims have been made in a new biography of the Princess of Wales.
Author Robert Jobson wrote: “William, still concerned by the match, even sought assurances from the Queen that his brother’s bride-to-be would not wear any jewellery in the collection once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, even though his wife Catherine had been allowed to wear some, which would be due to her rank.”
Despite this, Meghan has worn several pieces from the late Princess of Wales’s collection since her royal wedding in 2018.
Princess Diana had an extensive jewellery collection
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The duchess wore a pair of butterfly studs, previously belonging to Diana, in Australia for her first public appearance following the announcement of her pregnancy. Diana herself wore the earrings while travelling as a royal—including during a 1986 trip to Canada.
In addition, Meghan’s engagement ring features two small stones from Princess Diana’s collection.
At the 2022 Invictus Games, the Duchess of Sussex wore a gold Cartier Tank watch. It has long been speculated that Meghan may have inherited the watch from Diana, though it has yet to be confirmed.
While on a three-day visit to Nigeria in May 2024, Meghan wore a diamond cross pendant that reportedly belonged to Diana. While the late royal never wore the piece publicly, People reported the duchess was given the sentimental necklace as a gift from Harry.