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Day 5 of the Invictus Games Dusseldorf brought with it thrilling sportsmanship, heartfelt moments, and a touch of royal charm. Meghan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were in the spotlight as they attended the Sitting Volleyball match between Nigeria and Ukraine at the Merkur Spiel Arena.
The couple arriving for the match.
In a touching display of support, Meghan was spotted holding Nigeria’s flag in the stands, symbolizing her newfound connection to the nation through her genealogy test.
During his opening speech on Saturday, Prince Harry shared a playful quip, saying —
Now, I’m not saying we play favorites in our home, but since my wife discovered she’s of Nigerian descent, it’s likely to get a little bit more competitive this year.” Meghan’s revelation, shared on her podcast, Archetypes, last fall, uncovered her Nigerian heritage, adding a deeper personal connection to this year’s Invictus Games.”
A video clip below shows the two teams in play.
— Victoria Ward (@victoria_ward) September 14, 2023
A loving moment shared between the couple —
Private Meeting with NATO Representatives:
Earlier in the day, Prince Harry and Meghan joined the Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) family for NATO Day at the Invictus Games 2023. This collective show of respect for wounded warriors demonstrated their commitment to international cooperation.
As Harry and Meghan continue to champion the cause of veterans and wounded service members, their presence at the Invictus Games adds a layer of warmth and genuine support to the event. Meghan’s newfound connection to Nigeria, her dedication to diplomatic efforts, and her impeccable fashion choices make her a true icon of grace and purpose.
Now our look at What Meghan Wore for today’s events.
Sitting Volleyball in Style —
For the Sitting Volleyball event, Meghan opted for an all-white ensemble, epitomizing classic sophistication. She wore a sweater vest from Polo Ralph Lauren, paired with re-worn Frame jeans. Meghan’s choice of attire allowed her to blend in with the athletes while maintaining her signature style, ensuring that all eyes were on the incredible competitors on the court.
Meghan’s top is the Polo Ralph Lauren Cable-Knit Cotton V-Neck Sweater Vest, $110 (past season, no longer available).
UPDATE: La Ligne has confirmed with us that Meghan is indeed carrying their sweater.
She carried a long sleeve striped sweater — the La Ligne Mini Featherweight Roll Neck, $250.
Her jeans are the Frame Le Skinny De Jeanne crop ankle slit – similar here.
The Duchess’ shoes are the Aquazurra ‘Love Affair’ in black suede, $795. Also available at Net-a-Porter ($477) here and Farfetch here.
Her pinky ring is the Shiffon 1972 tennis pinky ring, $2800. We first saw her wear the ring in July 2022 for Nelson Mandela Day.
The Duchess was not wearing earrings for this event.
For the NATO meeting, Meghan once again showcased her impeccable fashion sense, re-wearing her Gabriela Hearst trousers and Manolo Blahnik pumps, while adding a new blouse from L’Agence and stylish sunglasses from Miu Miu, creating a look that was both diplomatic and elegant.
Meghan’s blouse is the L’Agence ‘Dani’ blouse in Fawn, $345.
She paired the blouse with her Gabriela Hearst ‘Varga’ trousers in camel (past season). She first wore the pants at the One Young World panel discussion, October 2022.
Meghan brought back her Manolo Blahnik BB 105 pumps in cognac brown, $725. The 90mm heel version are still available at Net-A-Porter here and Nordstrom here.
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Meghan wore a new pair of sunglasses today, the Miu Miu 0MU 02XS, $389. Also available from EZ Contacts, $195.
She also had on the Shiffon pinky ring. The other rings are her wedding bands.
UPDATE: Meghan and Harry were photographed out in DĂĽsseldorf this evening for a pre-celebratory dinner in honor of the Prince’s birthday on Friday.
UPDATE: Upon closer look at Meghan’s red and white striped shirt, it does not look like it is from Doen – the Hava in Monaco stripe, $228. The stripe pattern does not match. We will update the post once we have more information on her shirt.
She had on her Frame jeans from earlier today and paired the outfit with flats from Manolo Blahnik – the ‘Ballerimu’ Light Beige Suede Flat Mules, $745.
UPDATE 9/19: Cuyana reached out to us this evening (9/19) that due to overwhelming demand of their ‘Paloma’ bag, that Meghan was spotted carrying, they will be closing their pre-order window Wednesday, 9/20, at 11:59 PM PST. If you are thinking of getting the bag, we suggest you get your order in before then.
Cuyana reached out to let us know that on Thursday evening, Meghan was spotted carrying their elegant ‘Paloma’ Shoulder Bag, $498, once again demonstrating her penchant for timeless and sustainable fashion choices.
‘Paloma’ shoulder bag in the Stone colorway, $498. The bag is available for pre-order and will ship in November.
Cuyana, a brand known for its commitment to creating high-quality, versatile pieces that endure beyond seasons, seems to have found a special place in Meghan’s heart. Over the years, she has donned several items from this brand, showcasing her appreciation for their ethos of “fewer, better things.” Meghan’s choice of the Paloma Bag not only complements her style but also highlights her dedication to supporting brands with a strong focus on craftsmanship and sustainability.
We’ll be back again tomorrow for day 7 coverage of the Invictus Games.
I’ll admit I’ve never been a huge fan of the V-neck sweater vest shirts because I find them so awkward to style and you essentially wear a sweater over a partial sweater if you don’t want to expose your bare arms. I don’t want to wear two sweaters! It looks like Meghan never wore the striped sweater though and was able to deal with bare arms. Meghan does look cute in her all white outfit.
She also looks great in the striped reddish/orangey top too, I would never pick that for myself either though because it just reminds me of clowns/circuses. Out of curiosity how do you know what shoes she wore to the restaurant? Were there other paparazzi pictures of her available? I only saw the one picture the restaurant posted on IG and you can’t see her feet here as they are cut off.
Didn’t love the NATO outfit, I was on the fence about those Gabriela Hearst pants the first time she wore them but I think I can safely say I’m not a fan. That was probably my least favorite outfit of her Invictus wardrobe, I mostly loved everything else!
No matter what Meghan wears, hater’s are gonna hate. I am so happy for Meghan and Harry that they continue to just do the world their way. I wish them much success at the games and in their everyday life. I hope they never feel have to change who they are. Luv team Harry and Meghan,Archie and Lilly
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I think Megan looks just fine.
I sure if you were critique for your choice of fashion others would fine your flaws!
Meghan looks good in every thing she has worn this week, very stylist and chic!
Once again Meghan is wearing clothes that are dreadfully creased. The trousers look terrible, why doesn’t she consider this an issue? This happens repeatedly. It’s so scruffy. The trousers are also far too high waisted. She doesn’t have a very defined middle part of her body, so the trousers essentially end just below her bra. Not a good look.
The black jeans looked really good, but the white are too tight on her waist and it bulges a bit. I dislike her wearing halter type tops, as again, her body shape doesn’t suit them, with the exception of her evening wedding out, which was phenomenal.
Before marrying Harry, she looked fantastic in everything. But there’s so many repeated mistakes and I find it really frustrating. She did casual very well, so I don’t understand why she’s lost herself. I can only think that now she has more money, she chooses names and expense over what suits her. She’s not a working member of the Royal Family, so see no reason why she can’t revert to her previous style choices, which had very few duds, bar the scruffy, hemless jeans when she went to the Invictus Games for the first time. She looks great in dresses, though knee length and below and it’s a shame she doesn’t wear them more.
It’s fantastic she finally understands that wearing masses of ludicrously expensive clothes, accessories etc, is not a good look and frankly insulting to people really struggling in life. Clearly there’s a new strategy involving becoming more relatable and not moaning constantly whilst living a privileged life. It’s been several years now and goodness knows the world needs more positivity. Watch this space.
I agree with much of what you say. So often Meghan’s clothes are wrinkled, like she doesn’t use the iron found in most high priced hotel rooms. Some clothes are too baggy and some are too tight. She complained in an interview once, that she was not allowed to wear colour when she was with the Royal Family, so as not to overshadow other Royals. At Invictus she wore so many neutrals of white, black, beige. Wearing shorts to lead the march of the Veterans showed lack respect, just as meeting her in-laws for the first time in ripped jeans and bare feet did. Meghan needs to greatly improve her wardrobe, because in spite of high prices, her clothes often are misses and many are inappropriate. .
Meghan looks beautiful in every outfit.
I love Meghan’s shoe choices. Not so sure about the wide leg trousers.