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Royal women typically adhere to traditional fashion rules regarding their hosiery, often opting for stockings even on warmer days, but Meghan Markle broke from strict Royal protocol during her engagement announcement. The special event took place at Kensington Palace’s Sunken Gardens, featuring a photo call on November 27, 2017.
Meghan opted for a chic ensemble consisting of a white coat dress with a cinched waist by Line the Label over a P.A.R.O.S.H. dark green sheath dress. Yet notably, the Duchess of Sussex chose to forgo stockings, flaunting her bare legs as she revealed the forthcoming Royal wedding, reports the Express.
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As reported by USA Today, the move elicited comments from Royal commentator, Richard Fitzwilliams, who pointed out that “nude stockings, though not her usual style, are expected” within the protocols of the Palace.
Meghan’s laid-back fashion choices were hardly a surprise, given her penchant for casual attire before joining the Royal Family. At the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, she was spotted in a relaxed ensemble of a plain white shirt, distressed blue jeans, and flats.
Commenting on her style evolution post-marriage, Mr Fitzwilliams had noted: “The ripped jeans she wore at the Invictus Games are a thing of the past.”
Yet, Meghan was also anticipated to bring a touch of relatability to the royals. Ditching the traditional clutch bag that many royals favour to avoid handshakes, Meghan opted for shoulder straps or handles on her bags.
Mr Fitzwilliams observed: “A handle or shoulder strap is, therefore, more her style if she wants to reach out, shake hands and touch more or hug.”
During the whirlwind of their engagement announcement, Harry and Meghan partook in a photo call and an insightful interview with the BBC. Fast forward to their explosive six-part docu-series ‘Harry and Meghan’ on Netflix, Meghan labelled the moment as “rehearsed” and an “orchestrated” affair.
Telling their tale through the series, they detailed their romance and subsequent decision to leave Royal life behind for a fresh start in California following their 2020 departure. Reflecting on their widely-publicised engagement debut, Meghan described it as an “orchestrated reality show”.
Mishal Husain, whose journalistic career has been tied to BBC since her start in 1998 with BBC World News, was taken aback by such characterisations and contested Markle’s narrative. The BBC correspondent who facilitated their engagement interview addressed the claims, affirming: “We know recollections may vary on this particular subject, but my recollection is definitely very much ‘asked to do an interview, and do said interview’.”
