Is THIS why Meghan is keeping her onyx necklace close on her hectic 16-day royal tour? Expert reveals how semi-precious stone boosts energy and ‘keeps personal space safe’
- Meghan Markle has been seen wearing delicate necklace during Australia tour
- The £295 piece by Pascale Monvoisin made of rose gold, onyx and diamond
- Has already sold out online, experts say it helps protect personal space
- They explained it is ideal for the pregnant duchess to help keep her energy up
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An expert has revealed the meaning behind the onyx necklace Meghan Markle’s has worn on multiple occasions on her royal tour – explaining that the stone is believed to protect the wearer’s personal space.
The pregnant duchess has been spotted sporting the onyx pendant on a delicate chain on several occasions over the course of her mammoth 16-day Australasia tour with Prince Harry.
And according to crystal expert Emma Knowles, Meghan isn’t wearing the now sold out £295 rose gold, onyx and diamond piece by Pascale Monvoisin simply because it looks pretty.
Emma told FEMAIL that onyx is a stone used to ward off negative energy, adding that it an ideal choice to help protect the mother-to-be’s personal space – and help boost her energy for her hectic schedule.
The Duke and Duchess have been navigating numerous engagements in multiple locations daily during the tour, and on Wednesday Meghan’s solo visit to a market in Fiji was abruptly cut short following a security scare and ‘crowd control’ issues.
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British crystal healing expert Emma Knowles revealed to Femail that Meghan Markle’s new onyx and diamond necklace is ideal to protect her personal space and give her energy. Meghan was first spotted wearing the delicate necklace on the second day of her Australia tour last week
‘Onyx is a real all-rounder, it works on multiple layers’, Emma, author or the Power of Crystal Healing, said.
‘It’s a powerhouse protection stone, a stone of physical and mental strength and a stone of learning and growth.
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‘This piece is perfect for Meghan right now as it seeks to absorb and transform negative energy and works towards protecting and harnessing our personal energy.
‘It’s a wonderful stone for Meghan to support her energy flow on long days of touring especially whilst pregnant. The onyx will seek to enhance and uplift her energy, and prevent her from feeling drained.
Dressed in a simple white short and black jeans, the pregnant duchess was seen touching the necklace thoughtfully as she visited students from Dubbo College Senior Campus in New South Wales
‘The crystal effectively assists in holding her space keep her personal space safe and strong,’ Emma concluded.
Meanwhile crystal healer Judy Hall, author of Crystal Companion, told Femail: ‘Meghan’s choice of onyx and diamond is an inspired one. The synergy of two compatible crystals is always greater than one on its own.
‘The rigours of a royal tour are stressful enough without adding early pregnancy to the equation. So, the strength and support that onyx offers will provide stamina and overcome the tiredness of early pregnancy.
‘The stone also imparts self-confidence and self-control while a diamond is an amplifier of energy and commitment.
Meghan was then seen wearing it again walking along Kingfisher bay in Reformation maxi dress and brown leather lace-up sandals, teaming the necklace with her other favourite Missoma gold chain
The latest addition to her jewellery collection is a £295 piece by Pascale Monvoisin, made of rose gold and featuring onyx and diamond, which has already sold out online
‘It is one of the few stones that never needs recharging as it increases the energy of whatever it comes into contact with, and when used with other crystals for well-being as it enhances their power.
‘We will no doubt be seeing this potent necklace many times in the future as she navigates her way through her royal destiny.’
Meghan was first spotted wearing the delicate necklace on the second day of her Australia tour last week.
Dressed in a simple white short and black jeans, the pregnant duchess was seen touching the necklace thoughtfully as she visited students from Dubbo College Senior Campus in New South Wales.
She was then seen wearing it again walking along Kingfisher bay in Reformation maxi dress and brown leather lace-up sandals, teaming the necklace with her other favourite Missoma gold chain.
Speaking to Femail, crystal expert Emma Knowles explained that onyx is a stone used to ward off negative energy, adding that it is ideal to help protect the mother-to-be’s personal space and help build her energy for her hectic schedule
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The Duchess of Sussex might have taken things a bit easier on the latest day of the royal tour, but she still managed to squeeze in not one but two amazing outfits.
The first was a polka dot dress from & Other Stories, then there was this striped maxi, which is by eco-friendly American brand Reformation. Karlie Kloss, Sienna Miller, Gigi Hadid, Taylor Swift, Princess Beatrice… honestly, we've lost track of how many celebrities have worn this label. So isn't it about time you added your own name to that list?
We love the daring thigh high split, tie waist and simple cami strap style of this maxi. The lightweight linen fabric makes it perfect for a hot day, and when styled with lace up sandals by Sarah Flint and sunglasses by Karen Walker, Meghan nailed warm weather chic.
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On Sunday Meghan was forced to cancel an appearance to rest after a celebration on Saturday night ran into the early hours.
She was then rushed out of a sweltering market in Fiji following a security scare and ‘crowd control’ issues.
Pregnant Meghan, 37, was seen whispering to her aides moments before she was whisked away by her bodyguards from the busy marketplace in Suva, the Fijian capital.
Harry and Meghan’s 16-day tour covers Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.
The trip, lasting just over two weeks, will centre around the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, the Paralympics-style sports event for wounded, sick and injured service personnel.
More than 500 veterans from 18 nations will compete in 11 sports from October 20 to 27 and the couple will attend several of the events.
How much has the Duchess of Sussex’s royal tour wardrobe cost so far?
By Unity Blott
Total to date: £63,733.83
Day one: Monday 15th October
Sydney: Walking in the gardens of Admiralty House
Just hours after announcing their baby news on Monday 15th October, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted walking in the gardens of Sydney’s Admiralty House
. Misha Nonoo black pleated Saturday skirt: £192.49
. Sarah Flint Jay pumps: £478
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: £160
OUTFIT TOTAL: £850.49
Day two: Tuesday 16th October
Sydney: Taronga Zoo and Sydney Opera House
The couple kicked off their long list of engagements with a visit to Taronga Zoo before visiting Sydney Opera House. Tuesday also saw Meghan pay tribute to her late mother-in-law by wearing a pair of her butterfly earrings as well as one of her gold bangles
. Karen Gee ‘Blessed’ dress: £972
. Stuart Weitzman Legend High Heel Pumps: £360
. Martin Grant trench coat: £1,287
. Krewe ‘Gravier’ shades: £384.86
. Diana’s butterfly earrings and bangles: N/A
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,003.86
Sydney: Afternoon reception at Admiralty House
Meghan flawlessly pulled off a costume change as she returned to Admiralty House for a reception hosted by the Governor-General, swapping her white shift dress for a khaki green pleated button-up shirt dress, her most expensive piece of the tour so far
. Brandon Maxwell dress: £1,728
. Dior Essence pumps in nude: £490
. Princess Diana’s butterfly earrings and gold bracelet: N/A
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,218
Day three: Wednesday 17th October
New South Wales: Dubbo community BBQ, Victoria Park
The Duchess of Sussex paid homage to Australian fashion in a pair high rise jeans by local brand Outland as she arrived in Dubbo on Wednesday. Meghan, 37, covered the first hints of her baby bump in an oversized white shirt by Maison Kitsune, teamed with an oversized grey check blazer from her friend Serena William’s fashion range
. Outland Denim Harriet jean in Black: £140
. Maison Kitsune white button-down collar shirt: £40
. J. Crew Sadie ankle boots in suede: £178
. Boss oversized blazer by Serena Williams: £109.95
. Natalie Marie Precious Initial necklace: £272
. Pascale Monvoisin Cauri Nº2 necklace: £295
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,034.95
Day four: Thursday 18th October
Melbourne: Government House
After an early start, Meghan started off the day at Melbourne’s Government House wearing an elegant ‘folded sail’ dress from Australian label Dion Lee. She teamed the navy number with a Martin Grant trench coat, which she later removed (pictured)
. Dion Lee Folded Sail dress: £703.23
. Gucci Sylvie chain bag: £1,510
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: £556
. Shaun Leane gold diamond cuff bangle: £995
. Martin Grant trench coat: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,764.23
Melbourne: South Melbourne Beach
After starting the day in a bussinesslike navy ensemble, Meghan later changed into flats to take a stroll along South Melbourne Beach. The shoes, from eco-friendly label Rothy’s, are made from recycled bottles once destined for landfill and cost £110
. Club Monaco dress: £325.26
. Rothy’s pumps: £110
. Martin Grant trench coat: As above
. Shaun Leane gold diamond cuff bangle: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £435.26
Day five: Friday 19th October
Sydney: Bondi Beach
Despite the damp and dreary conditions, Meghan looked radiant in a khaki maxi-dress from Melbourne-born designer Martin Grant’s 2019 Resort collection – teamed with Castaner espadrilles – as she touched down at Bondi Beach with Prince Harry
. Martin Grant pleated stripe long dress: £1,080
. Castaner canvas wedge espadrilles: £80
. Adina Reyter teardrop pendant: £228
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,388
Sydney: Macarthur Girls High School
The royal couple visited Macarthur Girls High School on the fourth day of their whistle-stop tour of Australia. She wore a blue colour block midi dress from British label Roksanda’s pre-AW18 collection, teamed with her trusty Stuart Weitzman pumps and a white gold bracelet from her favourite jewellery designer, Maison Birks
. Roksanda ‘Athena’ dress: £1,850
. Stuart Weitzman nude pumps: As above
. Maison Birks 18ct white gold flex wrap bracelet: £2,538
. Maison Birks topaz earrings: £498
OUTFIT TOTAL: £4,886
Day six: Saturday 20th October
Sydney: Opening the ANZAC War Memorial, Hyde Park
Harry and Meghan were greeted by adoring fans as they opened a new extension of the war memorial at Sydney’s Hyde Park in a surprise appearance. The couple arrived at Hyde Park with NSW Governor David Hurley, a former chief of the defence force
. Emilia Wickstead ‘Camilla’ wool crepe dress: About £1,595
. Philip Treacy OC 471 hat: Approx £780
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: £566.09
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,941
Sydney: Invictus Games Driving Challenge
Harry and Meghan traded their formal attire for casual looks as they took a boat across Sydney Harbour to Cockatoo Island for a special Invictus Games car challenge. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took the private vessel from Admiralty House in Kirribilli where they were staying a guest of Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove
. Altazzura ‘Acacia’ blazer in white: £1,180
. Mother ‘Looker’ skinny jeans in black: £159
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: As above
. Illesteva ‘Palm Beach’ sunglasses: £182
. Invictus Games branded black shirt: Approx £21.89
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,542.98
Sydney: Invictus Games Opening Ceremony
In a rare move, Meghan recycled a previously worn item when she joined Harry for the Invictus Games opening ceremony on Saturday night. She dug out a navy Stella McCartney cape dress first wore during the Queen’s birthday celebrations
. Stella McCartney cape-back ‘Cady’ sheath dress: £1,526.17
. Dior navy satin clutch: Approx £1,412.92
. Gillian Anderson x Winser London swing coat: £395
. Stuart Weitzman Legend High Heel Pumps: As above
. Birks cushion cut sapphire and diamond earrings: £12,021.53
OUTFIT TOTAL: £15,355.62
Day seven: Sunday 21st October
Sydney: Lunch reception, The Pavilion Restaurant
Meghan opted for head-to-toe monochrome when she joined Prince Harry for an Invictus Games lunch with the Australian Prime Minister in Sydney. After skipping an earlier engagement due to exhaustion, she arrived by car to join her husband for a lunch hosted by the Australian Prime Minister at the city’s trendy Pavilion Restaurant
. L’Agence ‘Brea’ pinstriped linen and cotton-blend blazer: £510
. Aquazzura Deneuve Bow Pumps in black: £490
. Orton ‘Avalon’ zip top crossbody bag: £171
. Outland Denim Harriet jean in Black: As above
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,171
Sydney: Elliott 7 Team racing
Following lunch on Sunday, the couple, who are expecting their first child together in Spring 2019, wrapped up in Invictus Games branded waterproof jackets as they headed out into Sydney Harbour to take in the action at a sailing event
. Veja perforated toe sneakers: £115
. Black jeans: As above
. Krewe ‘Gravier’ shades: As above
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: As above
. Invictus Games branded waterproof: Approx £87.45
OUTFIT TOTAL: £202.45
Day eight: Monday 22nd October
Queensland: Arriving at Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island
The Duchess channelled Pretty Woman in a casual polka dot dress from & Other Stories when she touched down on Fraser Island. The Duchess remained at the luxury resort where she and Harry were staying on the island for a much-needed rest
. & Other Stories Waist Knit Midi Dress: £89
. Sarah Flint ‘Grear’ sandals: £277
. Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’ sunglasses: £221
OUTFIT TOTAL: £587
Queensland: Exploring Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out in one of her most daring ensembles yet when she sported a thigh-flashing dress on Fraser Island on Monday. Meghan, 37, wore the Reformation ‘Pineapple’ dress to explore the Australian tourist spot – where temperatures hit a balmy 24°C on Monday – with Prince Harry
. Reformation ‘Pineapple’ dress: £166.56
. Sarah Flint ‘Grear’ sandals: As above
. Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’ sunglasses: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £166.56
Sydney: Garden party at Government House
. Jason Wu ruched-trim sleeveless crepe sheath day dress : £1,536
. Jimmy Choo black ‘J Box’ clutch: £750
. Aquazzura Deneuve Bow Pumps in powder pink: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,286
Day nine: Tuesday 23rd October
Queensland: Leaving Hervey Bay Airport
The duchess, who is pregnant with her first child, boarded a Qantas jet on 23 October in an old linen shirt from J.Crew teamed with skinny jeans (pictured), before emerging on the other side in an elegant white dress from Australian label Zimmermann
. J. Crew linen shirt: £77.47
. Outland skinny jeans: As above
. Karen Walker sunglasses: As above
. Aquazzura DJ mules: £490
. Adina Reyter Pavé Teardrop Necklace: As above
. Pascale Monvoisin Cauri Nº2 Necklace: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £567.47
Fiji: Arriving at at Nausori Airport
While on board the plane to Fiji, Meghan changed into an unusually demure white dress by Australian label Zimmermann (pictured), a label generally known for its statement prints and fabrics. She emerged at Nausori Airport looking glowing and refreshed
. Custom Zimmermann dress: Approx £600
. Stephen Jones hat: Approx £2,000
. Earrings: A gift from the Queen (N/A)
. Bracelet: A gift from the Prince of Wales (N/A)
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: As above
. Kayu Anna clutch bag: £173.52
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,773.52
Fiji: Black tie reception at Grand Pacific Hotel
The Duchess of Sussex showed off her growing baby bump as she attended a lavish black tie reception with Prince Harry on the first day of their royal visit to Fiji on Tuesday 23 October. She wore a Ginkgo cape dress from SAFiYAA in ‘Fijian blue’ (pictured)
. SAFiYAA ‘Ginkgo’ cape dress: £1,095
. Diamond drop earrings: N/A (on loan)
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,095
Day 10: Wednesday 24 October
Fiji: University of the South Pacific; local market in Suva
Meghan beamed in a vibrant red gown on Wednesday morning as she walked hand-in-hand with Prince Harry to the University of the South Pacific in Suva (pictured), before visiting a local market. She paired the red number with Castaner espadrilles
Figue Frederica dress: £1,250
. Castaner canvas wedge espadrilles: As above
. Shaun Leane ‘Serpent’ trace slim bracelet: £593
. Karen Walker ‘Temptation’ stud earrings: £175.08
. Hand woven cloth bag: Approx £20
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,038.08
Day 11: Thursday 25th October
Fiji: Departing Nadi Airport
The Duchess of Sussex started the day in a forest green Jason Wu design as she waved of her hosts at Nadi Airport in Fiji (pictured), before going on to change her outfit twice after touching down in Tonga. She teamed the dress with her Manolo Blahnik heels
. Jason Wu Collection fitted mid-length dress: Approx £2,229
. Pippa Small Peepal leaf earrings: £3,175
. Pippa Small ‘Oshna’ bangle: £115
. Pippa Small ‘Omeen’ bangle: £160
. Dior navy satin clutch: As above
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £5,519
Tonga: Arriving at Fua’amotu Airport, Nuku’alofa
Meghan, 37, battled the elements as she and Harry disembarked the private jet at Fua’amotu Airport on Thursday in a £380 Self Portrait dress, teamed with Manolo Blahnik pumps. There was further embarrassment for the duchess as eagle-eyed royal watchers noticed the price tag was still hanging off her designer frock
. Self Portrait customised pleated floral gown: Approx £380
. Dior navy satin clutch: As above
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £380
Tonga: Evening reception at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa
Meghan and Harry met the King of Tonga on Thursday evening for a glittering reception and dinner, formally kicking off the Fiji leg of the royal tour. The duchess stunned in a dress by Theia Couture, described as a ‘cap sleeve beaded silk satin column gown’
. Theia Couture column gown: Approx £1,000
. Givenchy satin clutch with jewellery clasp: £1,390
. Birks ‘Snowflake Snowstorm’ diamond earrings in white gold: £7,137.36
. Aquazzura Deneuve Bow Pumps in black: As above
. Princess Diana’s Aquamarine Ring: N/A
OUTFIT TOTAL: £9,327.36
TOTAL TO DATE: £63,733.83
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