Meghan Markle often showcases jewelry from the late Princess Diana's collection, and people are taking notice. During the Nigerian Riviera tour, she wore several pieces belonging to her late mother-in-law, despite never having met Diana, who passed away in 1997 at the age of 36. Meghan's display of Diana's jewelry, akin to flaunting the crown jewels, has raised eyebrows. The diamond cross necklace she wore during a meet-and-greet with military families in Abuja particularly caught attention. According to Page Six, this necklace is from Diana's private collection and was gifted to Meghan by Prince Harry.
A source revealed, "Diana remains a prominent force in Harry's life and consequently in Meghan's. Much of his work is inspired by his mother, and it's evident how much she still means to him." Meghan has worn other pieces from Diana's collection, and the symbolism isn't lost on observers. However, the origin of the cross necklace has been questioned, with one source expressing skepticism: "I found it hard to believe that she's been sitting on this necklace for five years." Additionally, it's noted that Diana was never photographed wearing the cross, with an insider stating, "I didn't recognize this at all. Diana was very professional and generally avoided wearing religious motifs because they could offend people, so she'd never usually wear such a thing."
The origins of Meghan's necklace add to the mystery surrounding Diana's extensive jewelry collection. Following a 2022 court case involving butler Paul Burrell, who was accused of stealing items from Diana's apartment, it was revealed that parts of the collection had been altered. Diana's most iconic piece is a blue sapphire engagement ring surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds, which Princess Catherine has worn since her engagement to Prince William in 2010. William noted, "I thought it was quite nice because obviously she's not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all. This was my way of keeping her close to it all." Kate described the ring as "very, very special" and said, "I just hope I look after it."
Meghan, for her part, wore Princess Diana's aquamarine ring to her wedding reception in 2018 and Diana's tennis bracelet during a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. Her spokesperson stated that Meghan purposely wanted to wear the bracelet to have Harry's mother there with them during the interview.
The word on the street is that the Spencers are deeply upset over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's attempts to profit from Princess Diana's legacy. They view these actions as disrespectful and financially motivated. Allegedly, Lady Sarah McCorquodale has taken a firm stance, prohibiting Prince Harry from exploiting Diana's memory for personal gain. Lady Sarah is incensed that Harry and Meghan continue to exploit Diana's tragic death for attention.
Contrary to the Crown's portrayal, Diana held Sarah Spencer in high regard. Royal expert Sarah Bradford asserts that Diana considered her sister one of a few trusted friends, referring to her as the only person she could rely on. After Diana's untimely passing, Sarah actively worked to preserve her sister's legacy, playing a vital role in the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, which raised millions for various charitable causes. She remained close to Diana's children and was committed to keeping her memory alive. Presently, sources suggest that Sarah Spencer is contemplating using her influence over Diana's legacy to reign in Prince Harry and halt the exploitation of Diana's name.
