Meghan Markle boldly backs British fashion in £26 M&S style staple


The Duchess of Sussex nailed relatable royal fashion in Nottingham on Thursday, wowing onlookers in an outfit that came entirely from UK-based brands


Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, arrives in Nottingham © Getty Images

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Laura Sutcliffe
Laura SutcliffeFashion and Beauty News Editor
38 minutes ago

Meghan Markle returned to the very place she made her first official royal public appearance with Prince Harry, Nottingham, on Thursday.

Her outfit was brimming with seasonal goodness. She chose the stylish shade often associated with autumn - burgundy- in an ensemble from some of the UK's best-loved brands. 

Proving that her instincts remain sharp, the former Suits star wore a burgundy wool and cashmere coat by luxury UK brand Joseph, layered over the label's matching Yara high-neck jumper. The tonal separates were expertly paired with a fitted pencil skirt from royal-loved label The Fold, and the pièce de résistance was her £26 leather belt by Marks & Spencer.

Meghan was glowing as she beamed at well-wishers© Samir Hussein/WireImage
Meghan was glowing as she beamed at well-wishers

Known as the 'Leather Triple Keeper Jeans Belt ', the classic style gave her look main character energy, gently cinching her look together. 

Meghan Markle wore the £26 belt from M&S
Meghan wore a £26 belt from M&S

Since Meghan opted for the bargain accessory, it's started to sell quickly, with only a few sizes left.

Meghan paired her skirt with a matching fitted top© Samir Hussein/WireImage
Meghan donned a Joseph jumper, skirt by The Fold and a belt by M&S

Keeping in step with her UK-themed getup, she added Jennifer Chamandi's 'Lorenzo 105' heels and completed the look with Joseph's 'Mini Loaf' bag in Espresso.

Meghan's M&S pact

It comes as no surprise that Meghan wore M&S this week; after all, she even fronted a campaign with the high street store in 2019. That year, the mother-of-two announced that she had partnered with the famed British brand to launch a capsule collection of workwear to benefit Smart Works, a nationwide charity that helps unemployed and vulnerable women back into the workplace.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex with hand up waving in white shirt© Getty
Meghan launched a Smart Works capsule collection with M&S IN 2019

Back in 2018, Meghan caused a rush to the tills when she wore a pretty £35 bell-sleeve navy jumper by the brand.

Meghan adopted a similar style in 2019 - but with trousers, not jeans© WireImage
Meghan sporting M&S in 2019

 Later that year, she opted to don the brand's 'Double Crepe Bodycon Dress' for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. Costing just £49.50, it unsurprisingly sold out in nearly every size soon after.

Meghan's first visit to Nottingham in 2017

The last time Meghan and Harry visited Nottingham was on 1 December 2017, just days after announcing their engagement. 

Meghan and her then-fiance Prince Harry attended the Terrance Higgins Trust World AIDS Day charity fair at Nottingham Contemporary in 2017© Samir Hussein/WireImage
Meghan and her then-fiancé Prince Harry in Nottingham in 2017

That day, Meghan paired a navy coat by Canadian brand Mackage with a camel midi skirt by Joseph and a fitted black top by Wolford. Her handbag stole the show, though. Meghan carried the Strathberry Midi Tote, which proceeded to sell out minutes after the pictures were published and put the brand firmly on the high-end fashion map.

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