Meghan Markle's Trooping the Colour Outfit Channels Diana
Meghan Markle Channels Princess Diana at Trooping the Colour Parade in Her Go-To Colour Combo
Meghan Markle attended the Trooping the Colour, also known as Queen Elizabeth II's birthday parade, to kick off Platinum Jubilee weekend in London. This marks the first royal appearance for Markle in two years, since leaving the UK in March 2020 to relocate with Prince Harry. Markle, who did not take a spot on the balcony alongside other royals, was seen at the major general's office overlooking the Whitehall parade grounds in an off-the-shoulder navy dress and wide-brim hat from Stephen Jones Millinery.
The 40-year-old author, editor, and advocate is known for sporting sophisticated and clean colour palettes like this one, which Princess Diana also happened to wear quite often. Diana wore navy-and-white suiting for several events through the late '80s and early '90s accessorised with matching hats, many of which were meticulously designed by Philip Somerville.
Markle's look — finished with delicate gold rings and what appears to be a pair of drop earrings — conjure specific images of Diana, who was known for teaming sleek dresses with two-tone hats for a stylish and modern take on regal fashion.
Markle also recently channelled Diana at Prince Harry's polo match in Santa Barbara, California, on May 22, wearing a polka dot Celine blouse with white shorts and pointy-toe black heels. It felt like a modern recreation of the polka dot shirt and grey skirt Diana wore to a Cirque du Soleil show with Princes Harry and William back in 1990.
Ahead, look back at Princess Diana's own style moments in navy and white, and keep your eyes peeled for more outfits from Markle. She and Harry are here with their two children, Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, and are expected to make appearances throughout the special weekend.
Princess Diana Wearing a Philip Somerville Hat in Germany, 1995
Princess Diana Wearing Catherine Walker in Liverpool, 1993
Princess Diana Wearing a Philip Somerville Hat in Canada, 1991
Princess Diana Wearing a Philip Somerville Hat in Canada, 1991
Princess Diana Wearing a Philip Somerville Hat in Dubai, 1989
Princess Diana Wearing a Philip Somerville Hat in Australia, 1988
Princess Diana Wearing a Frederick Fox Hat in Australia, 1985
Princess Diana Wearing a Frederick Fox Hat in Australia, 1985
Princess Diana Wearing a Navy Striped Hat in England, 1985
Princess Diana Wearing a Navy Striped Hat in England, 1985
