Why has the royal family banned Meghan Markle from borrowing royal jewellery?
The Queen and Prince William both reportedly backed the ban on her wearing items from The Royal Collection
he Queen reportedly approved a ban on Meghan Markle borrowing historic jewellery from the Royal Collection, it has been claimed.
The Duchess of Sussex’s brother-in-law, Prince William, also backed the ban, reports The Sun.
The collection includes diamond necklaces, brooches and tiaras including the Queen Mary Fringe Tiara which was made for Queen Mary in 1919.
Items worn by Princess Diana, the late mother of Prince Harry, are also in the collection, Birmingham Live reports.
In contrast, Kate Middleton has been seen wearing jewellery from the Royal Collection – including The Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara designed by Queen Mary, which became one of Diana's signature tiaras.
t is not the first time Meghan has reportedly missed out on royal jewellery.
Prince Harry made a moving gesture to his sister-in-law Kate Middleton before her wedding to the Duke of Cambridge 10 years ago.
Kate's engagement ring belonged to Harry following the death of Princess Diana in 1997, former royal butler Paul Burrell confirmed.
Harry offered his brother the chance to use it instead, though.
Paul said: “Harry said to him: ‘Wouldn’t it be fitting if she had mummy’s ring?’.”
“Then one day that ring will be sat on the throne of England. Harry gave up his precious treasure.
“His one thing he kept from his mother, he gave to his brother. That’s selfless, kind and exactly who Diana was.”
