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Meghan Markle turns 44 today [August 4 2025] (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
The late Queen Mother<\/a> paved the way for generations of women who came after her<\/a> including her daughter, the late Queen Elizabeth II<\/a>, and set a precedent for royal<\/a> fashion. Her style was known for being elegant<\/a>, polished, and always thoughtful, with a strong emphasis on femininity.<\/p>\n While she was celebrated for her signature bright colours, statement hats, and pillbox handbags, she also had a long-standing love affair with white \u2014 a colour now synonymous with Meghan Markle<\/a>. Royal fashion account on X<\/a>, @remisagoodboy<\/a>, explained that the Queen Mother\u2019s white wardrobe became one of the \u201cpinnacles of Royal Fashion.\u201d<\/p>\n In 1938, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) made an unexpected and history-shaping fashion move.<\/p>\n Stay up-to-date with the latest Royal news <\/strong> Join us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n Queen Mother attending a garden party at the Ch\u00e2teau de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n It was a bold departure from tradition that redefined how mourning could be expressed through style.<\/p>\n Her decision not only resonated with the public but also helped shape the legacy of modern royal fashion, today.<\/p>\n Queen Elizabeth was originally set to visit Paris<\/a>, France, with King George<\/a>, and had commissioned a dazzling new wardrobe from designer Norman Hartnell, specifically for the royal engagement.<\/p>\n Yesterday, we mentioned the White Wardrobe in a post about HMTQs pearls. <\/p>\n Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (w\/ the help of talented Norman Hartnell), gave the ultimate masterclass in making mourning dress into a regal fashion, with her White Wardrobe of 1938.<\/p>\n @dagmar_Marie77 pic.twitter.com\/mQLMuxVlrs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Remoulade Sauce (@Remisagoodboy) August 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n However, just days before their departure, her mother passed away. The palace was plunged into mourning, and the queen\u2019s vibrant new clothing was suddenly deemed inappropriate for the occasion.<\/p>\n Rather than cancel the important diplomatic visit, Hartnell proposed a radical solution. He suggested creating an entirely new mourning wardrobe \u2014 not in black, but in white.<\/p>\n Drawing on both royal tradition and French precedent, he designed 30 new ensembles in just a matter of weeks.<\/p>\n The Queen mother snapped with her grandchildren, the now King Charles, Princess Anne at Clarence House (Image: Getty )<\/p>\n It was a bold move that seamlessly blended a message of grief with one of diplomacy. The result was a visual triumph during a politically sensitive visit to France and cemented Hartnell\u2019s place as royal dressmaker.<\/p>\n By defying tradition, the Queen Mother didn\u2019t just mourn in white \u2014 she redefined it. The Queen Mother would have turned 101 today, sharing the same birthday as Meghan Markle<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret, Meghan, 44 has subtly leaned on fashion cues from the Queen Mother, often favouring white as a wardrobe staple in a way that feels both intentional and respectful.<\/p>\n Stay up-to-date with the latest Royal news <\/strong> Join us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n The Duchess of Sussex wears white on repeat, in a sweet nod to the Queen Mother (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n One clear example was at her first official royal engagement with Prince Harry<\/a> in 2017, where she wore a crisp white wrap coat from Line the Label \u2014 a look that instantly made headlines and echoed royal elegance.<\/p>\n She also wore a sleek white Valentino \u00a39,000 cape dress during her 2019<\/a> royal tour in Morocco, and more recently, a minimalist white Dior coat dress at Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s Platinum Jubilee Thanksgiving Service<\/a> in 2022.<\/p>\n These moments show that Meghan\u2019s fashion choices are often more than aesthetic \u2014 they\u2019re a thoughtful nod to royal history, with the Queen Mother\u2019s legacy woven subtly into her modern style.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Queen's](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Queen-s-White-Wardrobe-6339135.jpg\" "\\"Queen's")
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