Is it even a royal event if we haven’t waxed poetic about Meghan Markle inadvertently breaking a royal rule? In short, no.
Since joining the royal fam in May, Markle has developed the habit of ignoring the strict fashion rules that define the family’s dress code … but she’s not the only one. Apparently Kate Middleton also tends to bend rules at her leisure, only her defiance of choice is more about subtle bling than short skirts.
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Royal etiquette wiz Myka Meier broke down the jewelry rules, and Middleton is a big-time violator. Apparently, diamonds are not worn during the day, with the exception of marital or religious jewelry.
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“Other jewels are worn pre-6 pm,” Meier said to news.com.au. “Before 6 pm, you’ll see metallics, gemstones, pearls, sapphires. At night, you’ll see the diamonds come out, and that’s in order to not come across as flashy in your appearance.”
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It’s a seemingly ridiculous rule, but surprise — Markle is pretty good at following it. She does tend to wear diamonds during royal events (see: the friendship earrings Queen Elizabeth gifted her), but mostly during the evening, not daytime. She does have a favored diamond bracelet, but Harper’s Bazaar Australia reports that it was a gift from her baptism — and religious diamond jewelry is A OK.
Middleton, on the other hand …
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She might want to take etiquette cues from her sister-in-law, for once.
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