According to these sources, Princess Catherine expressed her unhappiness with Meghan's dress, stemming from a disparaging remark Meghan allegedly made about Princess Charlotte's outfit during a fitting before Meghan's May 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Disagreements emerged over the length of the dress, its cut, and whether or not Princess Charlotte should wear tights at the wedding.
Catherine believed the dress was too short, and she was concerned about Charlotte's comfort, as her feet were blistering without tights on the hot pavement. Meghan, along with her assistant Melissa Tuba and the dress fitters employed at Givenchy, seemed to resist Catherine's suggestions strongly. Sources indicate that Catherine's concerns also revolved around potential violations of royal protocol regarding the dress's length.
While no confrontation between Catherine and Meghan was witnessed, the stress of discovering ill-fitting dresses and the need for alterations were noted. According to Prince Harry's memoir, four days before the wedding, Catherine sent a message to Meghan expressing Charlotte's unhappiness with the dress's fit. In an alleged text exchange, Catherine conveyed that the dress was too big, too long, and too baggy. Meghan responded by suggesting alterations by the tailor, as other moms were doing. However, Catherine stood her ground, and ultimately the dresses needed to be completely remade.
This situation has raised questions about Givenchy's involvement in the dressmaking process and the prestige associated with the brand. Additionally, it highlights the perceived tensions and differences in opinions between Meghan and Catherine regarding the wedding attire.
