Meghan Markle wore a white oversized suit to the reception of the 2020 Invictus Games on Friday, in The Hague, Netherlands.
With her hair down in signature waves, Markle made an entrance in an all-white Valentino outfit including a US$3,500 double-breasted blazer and matching US$1,540 tailored pants. While performing royal duties, she would typically opt for dresses, pencil skirts, and pantsuits with a more tailored silhouette, so this marked another style change for Markle.
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Her outfit was for the reception of the Invictus Games, an annual sports competition for injured military veterans that Prince Harry founded in 2014. The event, which runs until Friday, April 22, was originally expected to take place in 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic.
Her US$3,400 leather shoulder bag in white and gold was also a Valentino piece. She further accessorised the look with a US$280 Sophie Lis love pendant necklace and her US$5,800 Cartier French Tank watch, which she previously said she intended to pass down to her daughter.2. The Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge
Markle wore a more relaxed look with jeans, a tweed jacket and sunglasses to attend the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge on day one, on Saturday, April 16. The Duchess of Sussex wore a pair of turned-up light blue jeans and a white T-shirt with a black US$3,500 Celine jacket complete with gold buttons. The duchess wore a similar outfit during her first public appearance with Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, where she opted for jeans and a white blouse.
She enhanced her latest casual outfit with Celine’s US$2,800 Triomphe bag, US$945 Linda Farrow aviator sunglasses, and Chanel ballet flat shoes. She also wore an understated gold bangle and stud earrings.Her return to casual wear such as jeans distinguishes her present day style from the more formal outfits she wore to royal events.3. The opening ceremony
Markle introduced Prince Harry during the opening ceremony in a smart yet daring cream and navy outfit and a simple Cartier necklace.
Appearing on stage to introduce her husband, Markle wore a US$780 cream, off-the-shoulder ruched bodysuit designed by Khaite, which was more daring than the subtly conservative evening wear she wore during her time as a working royal.
She wore the bodysuit with smart navy pants and a US$15,200 yellow-gold Cartier Juste Un Clou necklace.
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During her speech, Markle told attendees that the games exist to honour their service to their country, family and community. According to Sky News, she then introduced Prince Harry as “your fellow veteran”.
She said: “I could not love and respect him more and I know that all of you feel the same, because he is your fellow veteran, having served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and 10 years of military service.”
4. Day two of the games
Returning to jeans, Markle wore heels and a cream blazer on day two of the games on Sunday.
Opting for darker jeans on day two of the games, Markle dressed up her denim with a cream belted US$2,195 Brandon Maxwell jacket and US$665 Manolo Blahnik BB pumps. She once again wore the Sophie Lis love pendant necklace and her Cartier watch.
5. The end of the trip
Markle ended the trip in a cream long-sleeve dress with floral cut-outs and bright red lipstick. The cream long-sleeve dress that stopped above the knee was another Valentino number. The US$6,000 dress had floral cut-out patterns around the chest and shoulders, which she showcased by wearing her hair to one side.
She wore brown heels and red lipstick that was reminiscent of her beauty choices from before she became a duchess. According to British media, Markle only wore a rep lip twice during her time as a working royal – for the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s Totem show in 2019, and at the 2020 Endeavour Fund Awards, which was one of her and Prince Harry’s final official appearances as working royals.This article originally appeared on InsiderncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tK%2FMqWWcp51kuqKzwLOgp52jZMC1xcueZpydnJqvs7XTsmaaqqSesK2xjmxocGxpZYNwvNGeZJ2tk52ytL%2BMrKuypJViuqazx5qlZqWRp7itsdJmbGaalajBbrXNr6CcrKWoeqitzJ6q