Meghan Markle’s three-day visit to Nigeria with her husband, Prince Harry, did not disappoint royal fashion fans. She graced the country with sentimental throwbacks, high-end looks, local fashion pieces – as well as the odd fashion blunder.
Nevertheless, the Duchess of Sussex, 42, has established herself as a fashion icon among her fans, by wearing high-end brands such as Carolina Herrera and Johanna Ortiz, alongside championing local talent, such as Oríré for the visit.
However, despite opting for expensive garments, this hasn’t stopped some fashion fans criticising some of Meghan’s looks during her three-day tour.
The former Suits star, however, admitted she “got the memo” and therefore chose bright outfits for her visit to the West African country. Sat with a microphone and addressing the audience during her visit, Meghan said: “It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived, and I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more colour so I can fit in with all of you in your incredible fashion.”
Meghan, along with her husband, Prince Harry, is visiting the country to celebrate the 10
1) Tropical midi-dress
The Duchess opted for a printed cut-out number from Johanna Ortiz, costing £2,270 to watch a volleyball match alongside Prince Harry on day two of her trip to Nigeria, which has sparked a positive reaction from fans. Meghan’s choice of dress sparked a fan frenzy as people commented on how “culturally appropriate” Meghan’s attire was.
Meghan looked glamorous in a Johanna Ortiz silk black and white midi dress with a thigh-split and a black tropical print. Meghan teamed her dress with Emme Parsons ‘Cecelia’ black leather sandals and her signature oversized black sunglasses.
One royal fan claimed: “I am not generally a fan of Meghan’s style, but she looks fantastic, and perfectly appropriate both for the climate and the event!” Another commented that the dress was “perfect for a sporting event” whereas another wrote: “The dress is perfect for the event and the weather and the culture”.
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2) Cream halter midi-dress
Meghan pulled out all the fashion stops for her last day in Nigeria with another glam number from Johanna Ortiz. The Duchess of Sussex wore a pretty printed halter dress to attend the Nigeria Unconquered game at the Lagos Polo Club alongside her husband, Prince Harry.
She chose to wear the £1,691 ‘Summer Counts Wool and Silk’ maxi dress with Heidi Merrick black sunglasses and Nigerian coral drop earrings.
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3) Sunshine floor-length gown dress
Meghan Markle made a sweet nod to her daughter, Princess Lilibet as she wore one favourite item in her wardrobe, the Carolina Herrera Yellow Silk Overlay Gown, costing £3,184.
Meghan paired the dress with a pair of nude slingback heels by Aquazzura, an AURate gold collar necklace and a pair of gold hammered disc earrings by Jennifer Meyer (£2,605).
The Duchess wore the same dress back in 2021 to announce her pregnancy with Princess Lilibet.
Celebrity PR Brenda Christensen told the Mirror that the choice of colour carried a deeper significance. She said: “In many African cultures, including Nigeria, yellow is reserved for those of high rank due to its resemblance to gold, symbolising wealth, quality, success, and royalty.”
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4) Vibrant red maxi dress with ruffles
Dressed in a vibrant red maxi dress with delicate ruffles and thin straps, Meghan exuded confidence at a Women in Leadership panel held in Nigeria. Meghan explained her choice of the red dress on stage, and as it turns out, she was using colours to get closer to her Nigerian heritage.
