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.
21.05.2024 - 12:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Meghan Markle turned heads with a sparkling new addition to her jewellery collection during her and Prince Harry's trip to Nigeria, believed to be from Princess Diana's trove.
The Duchess of Sussex was seen at a reception for military families in Abuja, where the sunlight caught the delicate diamond cross around her neck, sparking speculation among Royal enthusiasts who don't remember the late Princess of Wales ever wearing such a piece.
According to the New York Post, the necklace is said to have been passed down to Meghan, 42, by Prince Harry, who received it as part of his inheritance from Diana's private collection.
A source reportedly close to the Sussexes shared: "A gift to his wife that once belonged to his mother is incredibly meaningful and that isn't lost on his wife."
Yet, the same report has stirred scepticism among some insiders.
The Post's picture editors have also failed to unearth any images of Diana donning the necklace in public, reports the Scottish Daily Express.
An insider with close ties to Diana expressed surprise at the sighting: "No, I didn't recognise this at all," adding that Diana typically shied away from religious symbols to maintain professionalism and avoid potential offence.
Meanwhile, a "London socialite" weighed in, questioning the narrative: "Meghan likes to curate her jewellery to tell a certain story. I find it hard to believe that she's been sitting on this necklace for five years."
Diana, who tragically passed away at the age of 37 in August 1997, was only seen wearing a cross twice in public during her more than 16 years as one of the world's most photographed women.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Over the weekend Meghan Markle made yet another seemingly benign fashion choice that turned out to be hugely controversial. During her trip to Nigeria, the Duchess of Sussex sported a diamond cross necklace that once belonged to Princess Diana. The piece was a gift from her husband Prince Harry and you’d think repping his mom would be thought of as an honor.
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