A style expert has suggested that Meghan Markle may have sent a subtle message to the Royal Family by wearing a piece of jewellery once donned by Princess Diana.
04.06.2024 - 16:45 / ok.co.uk
Meghan Markle has spoken out after she was bestowed new 'title' – and royal fans are divided.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, was given a traditional Yoruba name, "Adetokunbo," during her recent trip to Nigeria with husband Prince Harry. In a letter, the mum-of-two has now said she will "treasure" the title and branded Nigeria her "home." She said: "Thank you for your warm welcome to Nigeria. I am deeply humbled by your blessing of the traditional Yoruba name, Adetokunbo.
I treasure the name and appreciate your trust in me to carry it with grace and dignity. "Our visit to Nigeria was important to many reasons, not least because it gave us an opportunity to explore and understand my heritage, which extends to our children. We look forward to coming back home one day soon." Royal fans have been left divided over her words took to X (formerly Twitter) where many shared their thoughts.
One wrote: "It's cool that Meghan's embracing her Nigerian heritage. Representation matters, and it's nice to see someone in the spotlight acknowledging." Another was less convinced, however. "Embracing? Nah.
Just attempting to be relevant," they wrote. Others even called Meghan's use of the new title "pretentious and fake" of Meghan to use. Other, less critical users pointed out Meghan's title was not an official royal one but a traditional Nigerian name.
A style expert has suggested that Meghan Markle may have sent a subtle message to the Royal Family by wearing a piece of jewellery once donned by Princess Diana.
Meghan Markle's reaction to being given a new "title" during her tour of Nigeria with Prince Harry has left royal fans in two minds.
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Meghan Markle has responded publicly following her recent honour from the Yoruba King, Oluwo of Iwo, and it has sparked diverse reactions among Royal fans.The Duchess of Sussex, 42, was honoured with a traditional Yoruba name "Adetokunbo," something Meghan highlighted as a treasured gift, branding Nigeria as her "home." Meghan said: "Thank you for your warm welcome to Nigeria. I am deeply humbled by your blessing of the traditional Yoruba name, Adetokunbo.
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referred to Nigeria as “my country.”During the visit, Markle, 42, received a distinguished honor by Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, the traditional ruler.He also gave the mom of two a traditional Yoruba name of Adetokunbo.Following her trip, Markle penned a heartfelt letter to the ruler, in which she thanked him for bestowing the Chieftaincy Title upon her and for taking care of her and Harry.“Your Imperial Majesty, Thank you for your warm welcome to Nigeria. I am deeply humbled by your blessing of the traditional Yoruba name, Adetokunbo.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent trip to Nigeria and their efforts to boost their public image could see them being viewed as 'the more stylish version of William and Kate'.
Meghan Markle's comparison to the late Princess Diana has been slammed as "beyond tasteless and offensive" by Prince William, according to a source.
Prince William was reportedly taken aback by the comparisons drawn between Meghan Markle and his late mother, Princess Diana, during Meghan's recent trip to Nigeria with Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex's choice of jewellery - a simple gold necklace reminiscent of one worn by Diana during a 1990 visit to Nigeria with then Prince Charles - sparked comments.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent trip to Nigeria and their efforts to boost their public image could potentially position them as a more stylish version of William and Kate.
Prince Harry is "entirely in the shadow" of Meghan Markle as she "steals the limelight", according to an expert.The Sussexes recently embarked on a high-profile trip to Nigeria where Meghan in particular looked striking in an array of dazzling outfits and spoke publicly about discovering her Nigeria heritage. It was the couple's first overseas tour since sensationally quitting as working royals and it led to speculation that Harry appeared pushed out and worried amid his wife's star performance.
A Royal expert has suggested that despite the Royal Family's potential reservations, they may not have the power to halt Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from undertaking further unofficial overseas tours.
A Royal expert has suggested that while the Royal Family may not be able to stop Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from undertaking more privately arranged overseas tours, they could certainly interfere with the couple's plans. Earlier this month, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew off to Nigeria for a three-day visit, where they championed the Invictus Games, visited a school, and reviewed a military parade - activities reminiscent of a full-fledged Royal tour.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have responded to allegations that they accepted complimentary flights within Nigeria from an airline company led by a man reportedly under indictment in the United States.
Meghan Markle has raised eyebrows after it was claimed she had donned a necklace previously worn by the late Princess Diana during a recent event in Nigeria. After the Duchess of Sussex wore the necklace, it was reported that she had done so as a tribute to her late mother-in-law.
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three-day tour of Nigeria with husband Prince Harry.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned home last week with over 20 presents from their trip — with gifts ranging from artwork and clothing, to jewelry and literature.“It was such warm hospitality and it was a really meaningful trip,” the “Suits” alum, 42, told People.“It was incredibly memorable and special. That alone is the best souvenir to take with us — all the memories we’ve made,” added Markle, who referred to Nigeria as “my country” during her visit.Since the pair are no longer senior working members of the royal family, they were allowed to accept the many gifts they were given during their brief visit to the West African country.The Sussexes, who quit royal life in 2020, were invited to Nigeria by the country’s chief of defense staff — its highest-ranking military official.Elsewhere, Harry told the outlet that the trip was important for the couple and for the Invictus Games as a whole.“Always nice to be on the move, in a sense, but also these trips are about us being able to go out and go and focus on the things that mean so much to us and support the causes that are close to our heart,” he said.