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Meghan Markle Wears Cartier Watch in Photo With Prince Harry

People Think Meghan Markle Is Wearing Princess Diana's Watch in New Portrait With Prince Harry

Meghan Markle Wears Cartier Watch in Photo With Prince Harry
Image Source: Matt Sayles

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are all smiles in their first official portrait since stepping back from their royal duties earlier this year. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear as the perfect balance of relaxed and professional in their newly released snapshot, and fans quickly started speculating that the photo includes a special nod to Princess Diana. Look closely and you'll see Meghan wearing a Cartier Tank Française watch and a Cartier Love bracelet. Could that be Princess Diana's watch? People sure seem to think so.

It turns out, Meghan and the late royal actually share a love of this timepiece. Long before Meghan and Harry tied the knot, the duchess talked about purchasing a two-tone Cartier Tank Française watch for herself as a splurge when Suits was picked up for a third season. "I had it engraved on the back, 'To M.M. From M.M.' and I plan to give it to my daughter one day," she told Hello! in 2015. "That's what makes pieces special, the connection you have to them."

Meghan might be wearing her own watch in the portrait, or she could have been gifted Diana's. Her recent virtual appearances suggest she does own the exact piece, as the yellow-gold watch is in full view. It wouldn't be too surprising if Meghan received the accessory after marrying Harry, since she owns other jewellery from his mother's collection. The black and white portrait will leave you guessing, but we like to think it's a tribute to Diana, regardless.

Check out more images of Diana wearing her Cartier Tank Française watch, below.

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