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Meghan attends a state dinner at the Royal Residence in Tonga carrying the Diana Aquamarine Ring; Diana carried the ring at a private event at Christies to raise funds for the AIDS Crisis Trust and the Royal Mardsen Hospital Cancer Fund.
Left, by Paul Edwards; on the right, Tim Graham, both of Getty Images.
When Meghan Markle She chooses to accessorize a gorgeous white and long-sleeved evening gown with a giant aquamarine ring for a dinner with a black tie in Tonga on Wednesday. She knew that she would attract a lot of attention. Meghan received the magnificent ring the night of her wedding by Prince Harry, but the ring became famous because of its first owner: Princess Diana.
Diana often wore the aquamarine cocktail ring for glamorous occasions, and Harry surely remembers her mother every time Meghan wears it. Harry offered his wife a number of pieces from his mother's jewelry collection, including two of his diamonds embedded in Meghan's engagement ring. On the couple's first day in Australia, Meghan wore a pair of gold butterfly earrings belonging to Diana (the princess wore them on a trip to Canada in 1986), as well as a bracelet that belonged to her.
But wearing Diana's jewelry is just one of the many ways the new Duchess of Sussex pays homage to the mother-in-law she has never met. As the royal observers have already noticed, Meghan wishes to honor Diana as she embarks on her new royal life. From her wardrobe to her humanitarian work and her desire to tear up the royal rule, it is perhaps not surprising that the 37-year-old duchess was nicknamed "Di 2" at the palace. According to a source close to the royal family: "I heard that the duchess was called Di 2, because of the similarities with Harry's mother. It meant affectionately, and I think it's quite true, they look a little alike.
"I often think of Diana when I photograph Meghan," said the veteran royal photographer Mark Stewart. "Their wardrobes are pretty similar; Meghan loves big couture and block color, just like Diana. I remember photographing Diana in Japan when she came out in a red and white polka dot outfit. Meghan's wardrobe choices on this tour really remind me of Diana's, like the red dress she wore when she arrived in Tonga. It was a pure Diana, honoring the national colors of the island even before Meghan said a word.
Meghan's white-colored dress at a welcome dinner hosted by the King and Queen of Tonga also recalled the glamorous evening dresses that Diana adored. "I do not think we've seen a royal like Diana until now," Stewart said. "Meghan has the confidence that Diana had in front of the camera and the same love of fashion and high-end designers. Diana loved Versace; Meghan loves Givenchy. Their style is quite similar: classic, elegant and with lots of block colors. "
When Meghan and Harry arrived on Fraser Island sunny earlier this week, Meghan was dressed casually in a slightly transparent beach dress. The picture of its inhabitants saluting easily evoked a young Diana Spencer, who was photographed in a transparent skirt when she went out together Prince Charles.
"It could have been pure coincidence, but it was just for Diana," Stewart said. "It's not just his clothes. The way Meghan is with people reminds me of Diana. The way she looks to interact with children is a reflection of natural empathy and humanity. The way she looks for cameras and makes eye contact. She's great – just like Diana. "
In the couple's engagement interview, Meghan talked about Diana and said, "It's so important for me to know she's part of it." It looks like Meghan is working hard to make sure she's existence.
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October 25, 2018
Dressed in a white dress of Theia at a reception given by the King of Tonga.
By Samir Hussein / WireImage.
October 25, 2018
Arrive in Tonga in a self-portrait dress of the same color as the flag of Tonga.
By Chris Jackson / Getty Images.
October 25, 2018
Porter Jason Wu to leave Fiji.
By Karwai Tang / WireImage.
October 24, 2018
Dressed in a Frederica printed ruffle dress at the University of the South Pacific.
By Samir Hussein / WireImage.
October 23, 2018
At an official dinner in Fiji, wearing a Safiyaa dress.
By Samir Hussein / WireImage.
October 23, 2018
Arrival in Fiji in a Zimmermann dress and fascinator Stephen Jones.
By Andrew Parsons / Getty Images.
October 22, 2018
Meghan wears a ribbed Reformation dress and Karen Walker sunglasses on Fraser Island.
From REX / Shutterstock.
October 21, 2018
Meghan wears a white striped Brea blazer at a reception at the Invictus Games hosted by the Australian Prime Minister at Pavilion Restaurant.
From REX / Shutterstock.
October 21, 2018
Meghan wears Veja sneakers while watching an Invictus Games sailing event.
From REX / Shutterstock.
October 20, 2018
The Duchess attends the inauguration of the Saturday Invictus Games wearing a Stella McCartney navy blue dress.
By Samir Hussein / WireImage.
October 20, 2018
The Duchess wears a black Emilia Wickstead dress during the opening at the Anzac Memorial Opening on the fifth day of the tour.
By Samir Hussein / WireImage.
October 20, 2018
Meghan Markle competes in the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge at the Invictus Games with an Invictus Games polo shirt and Altuzarra white blazer.
By Karwai Tang / WireImage.
October 19, 2018
Meghan is wearing a Roksanda mini-dress to visit students at Macarthur Girls High School in Sydney.
By Samir Hussein / WireImage.
October 19, 2018
Meghan joins Harry on Bondi Beach in a striped dress from Australian designer Martin Grant.
By Ryan Pierse / Getty Images.
October 18, 2018
Wearing a Club Monaco dress, a Martin Grant coat and a rare pair of flat shoes by Rothy's.
By Samir Hussein / Getty Images.
October 18, 2018
Dressed in a Dion Lee dress.
By Karwai Tang / WireImage.
October 17, 2018
By Matt Baron / REX / Shutterstock.
October 16, 2018
By Karwai Tang / WireImage.
October 16, 2018
Meghan has changed to an evening look in a Brandon Maxwell olive green dress.
By Samir Hussein / WireImage.
October 16, 2018
Meghan was wearing a pair of butterfly earrings that had belonged to Princess Diana for both appearances on Monday.
Left, by Samir Hussein / WireImage; Right Georges De Keerle / Getty Images.
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