Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s Dresses at Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Were Sentimental Throwbacks
etonline.comMeghan Markle and Kate Middleton made sentimental fashion statements at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral services on Monday, offering subtle throwbacks to happier times.The Duchess of Sussex joined her husband for services in remembrance of Her Majesty, wearing an all-black cape dress that offered a nod to the late monarch's 92nd birthday celebration.
The Stella McCartney design -- which Meghan paired with a wide-brimmed black hat, black tights and heels — is actually a version of the same navy dress that Meghan previously wore to a televised concert at London's Royal Albert Hall for late monarch's birthday in 2018, the year that she wedPrince Harry.Of course, Meghan accessorized the look with the pearl and diamond drop earrings that Queen Elizabeth had gifted her during their first solo outing together that same year.The Princess of Wales, meanwhile, arrived to Westminster Abbey — where she and William tied the knot in 2011 -- in a black Alexander McQueen coat dress with a black hat and veil and black suede pumps.
She also donned a standout accessory, wearing a necklace that once belonged to the late queen and was also worn by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
Kate previously wore a white version of the McQueen coat dress during happier times — the late queen's Trooping the Colour parade in June.
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