It's no secret that since marrying into the royal family, Meghan Markle has inherited some beautiful jewellery pieces. Perhaps most notably, her Cartier Tank Française watch, which one belonged to Princess Diana.
The late mother of her husband Prince Harry had one of the world's most coveted jewellery collections, much of which she herself was gifted by King Charles during their marriage.
The gold Cartier watch is the most iconic style by the French fashion house and buying one today will set you back at least $27,000 (£20,000). It has a delicate silhouette with a small rectangular face and linked bracelet strap - think elegance meets Art Deco.
- Meghan Markle inherited Princess Diana's beautiful Cartier Tank Française watch following her marriage to Prince Harry
- You can shop a chic lookalike for the £20,000 watch for £96.85 / $117 at Abbott Lyon
- Use code BLACK35 to take 35% off everything during the Black Friday sale
© Getty ImagesIf you love Meghan's Cartier but it's just slightly out of budget, Abbott Lyon has launched a gorgeous lookalike, and it's the epitome of quiet luxury. The British jewellery brand has some amazing pieces and it's actually affordable.
The Essence Watch has a gold five-link chain with a pearlescent square dial. It usually retails for £149/$180, but you can now shop it with 35% off in the Black Friday sale using the code BLACK35. It's also water-resistant and comes with a two-year guarantee.
There are already glowing customer reviews online, with one writing: "Such a stunning watch! The face of the watch is beautiful. It’s such a petite watch, so elegant. Absolutely love it!"
While another said: "Beautiful watch, looks exactly like the picture. Even better on the wrist."
And another wrote: "First time ever to order or buy from yourself. So happy and loved the packaging."
If you're looking for an even more affordable lookalike you can also shop this very similar style for just £9.49 / $23.20 in the Amazon sale.
Meghan was first spotted wearing Princess Diana's watch back in 2020. Royal fashion fans noticed a flash of the distinctive Cartier style when she appeared in a video interview in September, and not long after she was pictured wearing it in her Time 100 portrait, released soon after leaving her role as a senior royal.
Most recently, she was spotted wearing the watch with stacked gold bracelets in her hit Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, which debuted its second season in August.
Diana's former butler Paul Burrell has since revealed it was actually passed down to Prince William initially, while Harry chose his mother's diamond and sapphire engagement ring. However, they switched when William proposed to Kate Middleton (now the Princess of Wales) in 2010.
Princess Diana was frequently seen wearing the Tank Française throughout the 1990s. She'd long been a fan of Cartier, previously wearing a similar style with a black leather strap, which was said to have been gifted to her by the Spencer family.
Not just a royal heirloom, the luxury Cartier style has been seen on the wrist of other A-listers, including Bella Hadid and Taylor Swift. Kim Kardashian is even said to have bought former First Lady Jackie Kennedy's gold Cartier for an eye-watering $300,000 in 2017.
