During the annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph last Sunday, all eyes were on Princess Catherine as she joined other members of the royal family.
What caught observers’ attention were the pearl and diamond drop earrings adorning her ears.
It was revealed that these earrings were a gift from the late Queen Elizabeth II herself, adding a deeper significance to Catherine’s choice of jewelry.
Royal commentator Daniela Elsa suggests that this choice was intended to send a painful message to Meghan Markle.
Elsa points out that Catherine wore the behrine pearl and diamond drop earrings, which were bestowed upon her by the late Queen Elizabeth, along with a four-row pearl and diamond choker necklace.
According to Elsa, this selection of bling serves to highlight a painful truth for Meghan.
While Catherine’s choice of extravagant jewelry may seem newsworthy on its own, it gains greater significance when compared to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
During the Queen’s funeral, both Markle and Catherine wore similar earrings, but the disparity in size was unmistakable.
Elsa describes Catherine’s pair as “honking great pieces” that would appear as plastic fakes on anyone else due to their size.
In contrast, Meghan’s pair, though elegant and a thoughtful gift, are comparatively smaller.
In this case, size does matter.
The discrepancy between the two sets of earrings raises questions about their history and significance.
Elsa notes that Markle does not possess any significant heirlooms from the royal family, apart from a few pieces that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales.
As far as anyone knows, Markle does not have any precious trinkets on permanent loan from the royal collection.
The controversy surrounding the tiara Markle borrowed for her wedding further adds to the discussion.
According to Robert Lacey’s book, “Battle of Brothers,” the Queen allegedly refused Meghan’s first choice of tiara, causing tension between Harry and the Queen.
Furthermore, it is believed that Markle has not worn any jewelry from the royal collection since her wedding.
Reports suggest that the late Queen had banned Markle from borrowing any historic pieces, including diamond necklaces, brooches, and tiaras.
This limitation adds to the significance of Catherine’s choice in jewelry, as it emphasizes the disparity between their access to the royal collection.
In a separate report, it was claimed that Meghan Markle has devised a plan to win over Americans and surpass Princess Catherine’s popularity ahead of the Princess of Wales’ visit to Boston next month.
Despite being beloved in the UK, Catherine is more than twice as popular as Meghan Markle in the United States.
Some royal experts believe that Catherine’s ability to connect with Americans stems from her embodiment of the qualities expected in a princess destined to become queen: beauty, grace, regal bearing, and the ability to connect with people.
Through her choice of jewelry, Princess Catherine subtly conveys a message to Meghan Markle, highlighting the stark differences in their access to royal heirlooms.
As the ongoing comparisons between the two continue, it remains to be seen how these dynamics will shape their public perception and popularity on both sides of the Atlantic.