The fashion choices of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Princess Beatrice on Christmas day have raised eyebrows and contradicted Meghan Markle’s claim about the royal family’s fashion rules.
In an episode of “Harry and Meghan,” Prince Harry’s wife stated that the family members should never wear the same color as one of the more senior royals.
However, this assertion was proven false when Princess Beatrice and the Princess of Wales attended the traditional Christmas morning service in matching dark green coats.
Catherine opted for a dark green Alexander McQueen coat with flat pockets on the bodice, a pleat skirt, and an inset waistband.
Following closely behind her, Princess Beatrice wore a dark green coat with a belt at the waist and a fur collar.
It wasn’t just these two family members who sported similar colors; Queen Camilla chose a dark blue coat, while Lady Louise, daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie Countess of Wessex, also wore the same shade of blue.
The trend of coordinated outfits continued at Catherine’s Christmas Carol concert earlier this month at Westminster Abbey, where Princess Charlotte and Zara Tindall were also spotted wearing burgundy.
This sea of burgundy attire led to headlines speculating whether it was a cheeky swipe at Meghan.
The Daily Mail’s headline read, “Was the Great Royal Burgundy Parade a cheeky swipe at Meghan?”
while The Guardian echoed the sentiment, stating, “The sea of burgundy at Westminster Abbey was a not-so-subtle rebuke to Meghan.”
In the documentary, Meghan spoke about the alleged fashion rule within the royal family, claiming that they couldn’t wear the same colors.
However, it became evident that this was not entirely accurate.
An insider pointed out instances where Catherine had been seen wearing the same color as the Queen on several occasions.
Furthermore, Meghan asserted that she avoided wearing bright colors to blend in with the family and not embarrass them.
However, royal fans quickly debunked this claim by sharing photos of Meghan herself wearing colorful outfits during her time as a working royal.
Following the debut of their Netflix docuseries, royal expert Arthur Edwards criticized Meghan and Harry’s decision, stating that it was a wrong move.
As the royal family embarked on their traditional December 25th morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Harry and Meghan were noticeably absent.
Edwards believes that their ongoing criticism of the institution in the documentary has backfired, causing them to miss out on more than they are gaining.
Later, when King Charles addressed the nation in his first King’s Speech, he acknowledged Prince William and Catherine for shining a light on practical examples of community spirit.
However, Meghan and Harry were omitted from his speech, further highlighting the divide between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s claim about the royals’ fashion rule was proven wrong by the coordinated outfits of Catherine and Princess Beatrice on Christmas day.
The sea of burgundy attire at Westminster Abbey also raised questions about whether it was a deliberate swipe at Meghan.
Moreover, Meghan’s assertion that she avoided bright colors to blend in with the family was refuted by photos of her wearing colorful outfits during her time as a working royal.
With their continued criticism of the institution, Meghan and Harry may be missing out on valuable opportunities within the royal family.