The Duchess of Sussex created her own landscape in Royal fashion but often sparked debate when it came down to the tones she would wear. The 43-year-old allegedly went against the late Queen Elizabeth’s beliefs when it came down to protocol.
It is no secret that the Royal Family has strict dress codes and etiquette for their clothing. This includes mourning attire, hats, and hosiery, which are just some of the items Meghan initially struggled with.
The American actress was used to dressing up in Hollywood. However, there are two things that the monarchy does not stand for.
Women are expected to represent the crown and be well respected within society. Before Meghan Prince Harry stepped down as a working Royal member, she ruffled the Queen’s feathers by breaking many rules.
The first was deciding not to wear nude tights under dresses and skirts. Mehan did not adopt the trick that her sister-in-law, Princess Kate, has always followed.
This was the Queen’s most important rule, shocking fans that she went against the late monarch – who was Head of State for 70 years.
Royal expert Victoria Arbiter said: “I would say that’s really the only hard, steadfast rule in terms of what the Queen requires.”
She also wore muted tones and shades of black, which members of the royal family, known as the Firm, choose to do only for funerals and periods of mourning.
Meghan stunned fans when she stepped out on her first solo royal engagement with the Queen wearing a pale ensemble.
The brunette beauty looked breathtaking in a sophisticated Givenchy dress. She accessorised with a thin leather belt to cinch in her tiny waist and completed the look with black court heels, which quickly became her signature look.
The Duchess has since become known for her distinctive fashion sense, making it her mission to look a world away from Kate, 43, who embraces colour and formal dress.
But Meghan claimed that her style was so she blended in with the family as she wanted to avoid “embarrassing” the Firm. In the Netflix documentary series Harry & Meghan, the Duchess, she said she never felt comfortable wearing colour.
“When I was in the UK I rarely wore colour. I wore a lot of muted tones. I also wore it so I could just blend in. I’m not trying to stand out here. I don’t want to embarrass the family.
“To my understanding, you can’t ever wear the same colour as Her Majesty if there’s a group event. But then you also shouldn’t be wearing the same colour as one of the other more senior members of the family,” she continued.