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'.
15.05.2024 - 01:39 / ok.co.uk
Meghan Markle's recent trip to Nigeria had fashion enthusiasts swooning over her chic, understated outfits, and one accessory in particular caught everyone's attention - her sunglasses. Meghan chose her favourite pair of Heidi Merrick 'Santa Barbara' Sunglasses In Black, priced at £177 here, for the trip.
These sunnies feature an oversized square shape with thick black rims and black lenses, perfect for shielding her eyes from the African sun.
Meghan has been seen wearing them on several occasions, and her latest fashion choice confirms that they're a summer essential. While we'd all love to splurge on Meghan's exact pair, if your budget doesn't quite stretch that far we've found a fantastic affordable alternative thanks to Marks and Spencer's Acetate Square Preppy Sunglasses, available for £39.50 here.
These M&S shades come from the brand's Autograph line, which is all about providing premium investment pieces at a more wallet-friendly price point. Just like Meghan's Heidi Merrick pair, the M&S sunglasses have an oversized square shape with a thick black acetate frame and black lenses.
The M&S sunglasses not only offer 100% UV protection, making them perfect for your next getaway or to gear up for the British summer, but they also come with polarised lenses to reduce glare and eye strain in bright environments, reports the Mirror. Each pair is hand-finished to guarantee exceptional quality, featuring metal core inserts for a snug and comfortable fit during long periods of wear.
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'.
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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.
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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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Prince William is said to be 'absolutely furious' with his estranged brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid their Nigerian tour, which is being dubbed an 'unofficial royal tour'.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the African country to promote the Invictus Games but they've come under fire. According to a royal expert, both Prince William and King Charles aren't happy with the couple amid the 'unofficial' tour and believe the trip is a "bold statement" that show the pair, who controversially decided to step back from their royal duties in 2020, "refuse to accept they're no longer working royals." Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror: "William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week headed back to their two children in Montecito, Calif., following their three-day tour of the West African country.And since they’re no longer senior working members of the royal family, the many gifts the pair received boarded the plane with them.During their brief trip, the Sussexes were showered with an array of gifts, ranging from artwork and clothing, to jewelry and literature.Had the pair remained firmly within the royal family, they would not be allowed to accept any of the presents gifted to them.According to the official royal policy, last updated in 2003, royals are not allowed to accept gifts from government bodies, trade associations, guilds, civic bodies, the armed services, charities or similar organizations, especially if they have an established connection or patronage.Gifts from individuals not known to the royals are to be refused, “where there are concerns about the propriety or motives of the donor or the gift itself.”Presents such as flowers, food and books are allowed to be accepted if they amount to less than $200 each.A strict royal record is kept of all official gifts handed to the royal family.Most gifts are housed under the Royal Collection or placed on a loan with a reputable organization.
Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, has kicked up a style storm with her recent looks whilst visiting Nigeria and she may have been told to wear more colour to 'fit in' with the country's style traditions but her neutral looks have oozed quiet luxury appeal. Meghan looked simply stunning in a white strapless linen column dress by St. Agni as she attended a reception for military families and we've tracked down a very similar dress by Mango so you can recreate the look for less.The white strapless, draped detail dress, selling for £49.99 is simply a snip of her designer style that would set you back £335.
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Meghan Markle paid a moving tribute to the late Princess Diana on her tour of Nigeria with Prince Harry, where the couple put on a charming display.The Duchess of Sussex was seen wearing a stunning gold necklace with a large diamond cross that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Diana.The necklace is believed to have recently been gifted to Meghan by Harry, 39. Meghan, 42, wore the necklace during a reception for military families in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Saturday, May 11.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been spending time in Nigeria on what has been dubbed a "mini royal tour", but some parts of the trip have raised eyebrows.
continue to hit. Just kidding, nobody is shocked.On May 12, Meghan made good on her promise to add more color into her wardrobe while in the country, opting for a flowy, bright yellow sheath dress—the same dress she wore to . She accessorized, per with a green striped shawl that was given to her by the wife of the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.For jewelry, Meghan wore the same medallion earrings and choker necklace we saw her wearing earlier on her Nigerian visit, and styled her hair in an unfussy updo.On the same day, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a charity polo match, for which Meghan changed into another .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing their three-day trip to Nigeria as they attended a sitting volleyball match and were mobbed by fans.The visit – which has been dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – is part of Harry's Invictus Games project and he delighted onlookers when he took part in a game. Unfortunately for Prince Harry, his Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad with all the players being wounded military personnel.The engagements in Nigeria come after Prince Harry made a fleeting return to London earlier this week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games during a service at St Paul's Cathedral.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's three-day trip to Nigeria began on Thursday, May 9 and saw them meet military officials, speak about mental health and promote the Invictus Games. While the pair stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020, their visit to the west African nation was dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – a reference which a leading royal expert points out will not have "pleased" King Charles or the Prince of Wales.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left waiting at Heathrow Airport recently after their British Airways pilot fell sick just before jetting the pair off for their three-day visit to Nigeria.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in the West African nation for their quick tour, following Harry's recent trip to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Meghan did not join Harry at the service at St Paul's Cathedral and instead flew solo from their LA home base to Heathrow, where she was reunited with him in the airport's exclusive Windsor Suite.They hopped on an overnight flight to Abuja, Nigeria's capital, but not without a bit of difficult start.