Meghan Markle made a “heartfelt tribute” to Princess Diana during her trip to Nigeria, a style expert has claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to the West African country after being invited by Nigeria’s highest-ranking military official, Christopher Musa.
Meghan, 42, wore impressive pieces of jewellery during the trip, according to James Harris, the Regional Sales Manager at Austen & Blake.
He exclusively told GB News: “Meghan Markle’s three-day trip to Nigeria with Prince Harry saw her wearing jewellery full of personal meaning.
Meghan Markle paid tribute to Princess Diana in Nigeria
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Meghan Markle wearing Princess Diana’s necklace in Abuja
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“She paid a heartfelt tribute to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana with a delicate cross-pendant adorned with sparkling diamonds set on a gold chain.
“This necklace belonged to the late princess and is believed to be from her private collection.
“She paired her necklace with an elegant strapless column linen dress and her hair swept up, allowing the accessory to shine.”
The duchess wore this outfit to a reception for military families in Abuja on May 11.
Meghan Markle wearing a gold collar necklace on the first day of her visit
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Princess Diana’s necklace was recently gifted from Harry to his wife.
Harris added: “Meghan was also photographed wearing a gold collar necklace on the first day of her visit.
“This piece was reminiscent of one Princess Diana wore during her visit to Nigeria over 30 years ago with King Charles.”
The late Princess of Wales and the current King visited Nigeria in 1990, which is remembered for their largely separate engagements and few awkward joint appearances.
Princess Diana wearing a gold collar necklace in Nigeria in 1990
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Diana was also famously photographed holding the hand of a leprosy patient at a hospital during the five-day trip.
Meghan wore other famous jewellery pieces in Nigeria, including her engagement ring, which Prince Harry used to propose to her in 2017.
Harris continued: “Her staple trilogy engagement ring, wedding band and eternity rings also graced her finger.
“Another striking piece of jewellery seen on Meghan was a pair of hammered gold medallion earrings that channelled a sense of playfulness.
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Meghan Markle wearing red beaded earrings with her taupe floral pattern dress
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“Meghan didn’t shy away from experimenting with colours either.
“She added a pop of colour to her look at the charity polo match by pairing red beaded earrings with her taupe floral pattern dress.
“We loved how effortlessly Meghan carried off all her yellow gold statement jewellery pieces that perfectly captured the warmth and vibrance of summer.”
