Meghan Markle's secret nod to bridal designer in chic Wimbledon look

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Meghan Markle's impeccable sense of style will be missed at this year's Wimbledon. However, royal fans can look back and enjoy the best fashion moments from when the duch*ess of Sussex attended the 2019 tennis championships.

On day twelve, Prince Harry's wife, 42, was spotted alongside her sister-in-law the Princess of Wales, as well as Pippa Middleton where she nailed tennis day chic.

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Her look was not only aesthetically stunning but also paid a subtle tribute to her wedding dress designer.

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The duch*ess was spotted in the Royal Box on the Centre Court wearing a Hugo Boss pleated skirt with an elasticated waistband and an abstract design in hues of blue.

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The former Suitsstar also wore a white shirt made by Givenchy - the same high-end brand that made her custom bridal gown from the year prior.

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Meghan wore her raven locks in a chic slicked ponytail and carried a cream micro bag to round off the look.

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Meghan's wedding gown

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The mother-of-two's bridal gown was designed by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. It featured an unexpected bateau neckline, three-quarter-length sleeves, and a train with a built-in triple silk organza underskirt.

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Clare Waight Keller also designed the royal veil which was five metres long and was embroidered with individual flowers representing the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.

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A statement released by Kensington Palace at the time revealed that the designer had worked with the royal bride-to-be to create a custom gown which exuded a "timeless minimal elegance."

Meghan's bridal reception gown

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The newlywed went on to slip into a second gown for her evening reception at St George's Hall in Windsor, moving away from Givenchy in favour of British name Stella McCartney. The floor-grazing backless number was teamed with a pair of Aquazurra heels with blue soles.

Meghan's Wimbledon wardrobe

Aside from Meghan's Givenchy shirt moment, the former actress has been spotted in four fabulous Wimbledon looks.

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Earlier in the tournament, the duch*ess stepped out in support of her close pal, Serena Williams. Meghan looked all smiles in a comparatively relaxed look. She donned a pair of dark blue skinny jeans with black heels and black stilettos.

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Prince William's sister-in-law dressed up her look with a white linen pinstripe blazer byL'Agenceand black sunnies.

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In 2018, Meghan was seen with Kate wearing a blue and white striped shirt with white wide-leg trousers just months after she married Prince Harry.

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Flashback to 2016 and you'll find an unmarried Meghan Markle on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships wearing a slouchy black wrap dress with tan gladiator sandals and a matching bag.

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She was also seen earlier in the tournament in an all-white ensemble with a straw hat.

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Who was the designer for Meghan Markle's wedding dress? ›

Meghan Markle's wedding dress was designed by Clare Waight Keller under the Givenchy label. In a move that defied royal wedding fashion trends, Meghan Markle's gown was incredibly simple and did not include lace, embellishments, or embroidered details.

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What did Meghan Markle do at Wimbledon? ›

July 2019 - Widely criticised royal misstep

Two months after the birth of her son Archie, Meghan Markle attended Wimbledon in a 'private capacity' to watch best friend Serena Williams play.

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Did Kate Middleton pay for wedding dress? ›

It was also reported that Middleton's parents paid for the bridal gown. The ivory satin bodice was padded slightly at the hips and narrowed at the waist, and was inspired by the Victorian tradition of corsetry that is a particular Alexander McQueen hallmark.

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Who chose Meghan Markle's wedding dress? ›

Meghan reportedly chose Waight Keller, Givenchy's first female artistic director, to create her wedding dress due the designer's “elegant aesthetic” and “relaxed demeanour”. The gown featured a bateau neckline and five-meter-long veil, which was embroidered with flora from all 53 countries in the Commonwealth.

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What did Meghan Markle get from Diana? ›

Meghan's own engagement ring has ties to Diana. It is made up of three diamonds, with three-karat stone in the center flanked by two smaller stones on the sides. The two side stones are from Diana's personal collection, while the center stone is from Botswana, a country that is close to Harry's heart.

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Why did Kate wear purple to Wimbledon? ›

Fans were quick to notice that her outfit was the same hue as the purple cancer ribbon, which raises awareness for those diagnosed with the disease. Kate — who revealed in March she had been diagnosed with cancer — elevated the piece with nude pointed-toed heels, a gold bracelet and diamond and sapphire ring.

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What is Meghan Markle's sister suing her for? ›

Markle was sued for defamation by her half-sister following a 2021 CBS interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which she said she was an only child and did not have a close relationship with Samantha, her half-sister from her father Thomas Markle's first marriage.

What happened to Meghan's wedding dress? ›

The dress, veil and tiara were exhibited by the Royal Collection Trust at Windsor Castle from October 2018 until February 2019, and then at Holyrood Palace from June 2019 to October 2019.

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Who paid for Meghan's clothes? ›

Since Harry and Meghan married, Prince Charles pays for her wardrobe. The way it apparently works for Royals in selecting their wardrobe is that they call in several options from designers and are only able to choose one, which they must then pay for while the others are returned.

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Who designed Princess Diana's wedding gown? ›

David and Elizabeth Emanuel, also known as the Emanuels, designed Princess Diana's wedding dress. She first became fond of the duo after wearing one of their chiffon blouses, which was custom-made for her engagement portrait session. The ruffled pink top recently fetched $381,000 at auction.

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Who designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress? ›

Sarah Burton, the designer behind Kate's royal wedding dress, to step down from Alexander McQueen. Burton was behind the ivory lace wedding gown worn by Kate Middleton when she married Prince William in 2011. The gown is often named as one of the most popular styles favored by brides all over the world.