Why Meghan Markle's LBD is such a 'shocking' choice
On Tuesday night, capping off a long day of activities in multiple countries, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a summer garden party hosted by Britain’s Ambassador to Ireland, Robin Barnett.
Welcome to Glencairn! Their Royal Highnesses have arrived for a reception hosted by our Ambassador #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/0PRnvAZZj0
— British Embassy (@BritEmbDublin) July 10, 2018
The event, held at Glencairn House, had 300 people in attendance, including soccer player Brian O’Driscoll and writer Sinead Burke.
The Duke of Sussex meets @IrishRugby legend @BrianODriscoll at a @BritEmbDublin reception #RoyalVisitIreland 🏉 pic.twitter.com/VY66QdTwzU
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 10, 2018
The Duchess of Sussex meets Irish writer, academic and broadcaster Sinead Burke at a @BritEmbDublin reception #RoyalVisitIreland pic.twitter.com/cqb1RfXuzG
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 10, 2018
At one point, Prince Harry took to the stage to give a toast. According to royal reporter, Rebecca English, the 33-year-old said, “We’re so pleased to be here, for our first official international visit together as a married couple, and we hope it will be the first of many.”
Meghan made third outfit change of the day and swapped her forest green Givenchy skirt and top ensemble for a sleeveless black dress with pockets and a belt by Emilia Wickstead.
The choice of designer is interesting considering Wickstead publicly called out the Givenchy and Claire Waight Keller wedding dress made of Meghan for being similar to her own dresses.
Meghan wearing Emilia Wickstead. What an interesting and controversial choice. Wickstead criticized Meghan’s Givenchy wedding dress as similar to her own designs. 🙈🙊🙈#meghanmarkle pic.twitter.com/fOzTzsmVhN
— Corina Gaffey (@corinagaffey) July 10, 2018
Meghan is wearing Emilia Wickstead today – a shocking choice – along with @aquazzura shoes and @Birks earrings https://t.co/JbYGCbw9Tf
— Meghans Mirror (@MeghansMirror) July 10, 2018
Meghan looks amazing! Shocked she’s gone with Emilia Wickstead but what a look – the hair, the glam, love it all pic.twitter.com/vN75lgTf15
— Meadhbh McGrath (@MeadhbhMcGrath) July 10, 2018
On the accessories front, Meghan carried a black Givenchy clutch, Birks earrings, and Aquazzura shoes. She finished the summer-ready aesthetic with loose curls after having worn a slick side bun throughout the day.
For the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force at Buckingham Palace, the duchess stepped out in a navy blue Dior dress with a Stephen Jones fascinator. Then, for traveling to Ireland, she opted for a green Givenchy look.
The newlyweds have a series of engagements lined up over the next 48 hours. On Wednesday, they are expected to visit a Gaelic sports festival at Croke Park before taking a tour of the famous Trinity College. Before heading back to London, they’ll also visit DogPatch Labs, a co-working space for tech start-ups.
According to Kensington Palace, “They are looking forward to learning more about Ireland’s history and experiencing its rich culture, as well as meeting the people who are shaping the country’s future.”
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