When Meghan Markle and the Princess of Wales chose black and white as their language of style, the world realised that fashion can also speak of power, identity, and heritage.
Meghan appeared in New York wearing a strapless tailored jumpsuit by designer Gabriela Hearst in July 2022. The white bardot neckline over the black fabric created a perfect balance between modernity and refinement.
The final touch — a burgundy quilted clutch by Bottega Veneta and delicate sandals — added the cosmopolitan flair of a duchess who built her own narrative, far from London’s royal protocol.
Catherine, meanwhile, turned the same contrast into pure royalty. In May 2022, as she arrived at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere in Leicester Square, her column gown by Roland Mouret blended minimalism with majesty.
The precise tailoring, exposed shoulders, and quiet elegance made her the centre of every flash — not for boldness, but for the serenity that defines her future reign.
Both embraced the same palette, yet translated different worlds: Meghan, the independent glamour of Hollywood; Catherine, the restrained sophistication of the British monarchy.
Two interpretations of one ideal — and one question remains: which of them best embodies the new face of modern royalty? 📸 Side by side, Meghan Markle and the Princess of Wales turned black and white into a royal duel of elegance.
