Meghan Markle's Royal-Style White Suit in Jordan Echoes Diana and Kate
Meghan Markle appeared to embrace a distinctly royal aesthetic as she and Prince Harry commenced their two-day official visit to Jordan this morning. The Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from royal duties in January 2020 for personal and financial independence before relocating to Montecito, California, seemingly opted to dress the part of a royal while visiting a nation favoured by Prince William and Kate Middleton.
A Sophisticated White Ensemble
For her initial engagement, Meghan selected a sophisticated all-white outfit, featuring a £1,050 white tweed blazer from the American designer Veronica Beard, a brand previously worn by Zara Tindall and the Princess of Wales. She paired the figure-hugging, '80s-inspired jacket with a simple white T-shirt and matching £448 wide-leg, high-waisted trousers from the same designer.
This style choice has long been a favourite among royal women. Princess Diana famously wore a similar white jacket ensemble during her meeting with Mother Teresa in New York in June 1997, while Kate Middleton has also favoured white blazers with matching wide-leg trousers for numerous royal engagements.
Historical and Contemporary Parallels
Meghan's Jordan outfit not only recalled the styles of Diana and Kate but also echoed her own past fashion statements. The Duchess previously wore a £3,200 Valentino white suit during the 2022 Invictus Games in The Hague. Interestingly, Kate Middleton appeared to initiate this contemporary royal trend during her Caribbean tour in March 2022, wearing a £1,370 white Alexander McQueen jacket with £575 matching trousers.
Celebrity stylist Rochelle White has explained how the white suit has become a must-have item for royals, including Princess Isabella of Denmark and Queen Mary. She described it as a 'timeless piece' that projects a 'powerful and successful look', noting its popularity among celebrities, models, and royalty alike.
The Jordan Visit Context
Harry and Meghan's trip to Jordan, undertaken at the invitation of the World Health Organisation (WHO), comes just two weeks after Prince William's diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a roundtable discussion with representatives from various United Nations agencies, diplomatic officials, and donors.
William and Kate already maintain close ties with Jordan, having been surprise guests at Crown Prince Hussein's royal wedding in 2023. The Princess of Wales lived in Amman briefly during her childhood, and the couple vacationed there with their children in 2021. Additionally, Queen Rania of Jordan serves on the Earthshot Prize Council for William's environmental initiative.
Engagement Agenda
During their visit, Harry and Meghan will meet with Jordanian leaders and senior health officials while engaging with WHO teams. Their itinerary includes visits to frontline health and mental health programmes, meetings with World Central Kitchen staff coordinating food relief for Gaza from Amman, and a stop at Questscope's youth centre to hear from young people participating in creative and wellbeing programmes.
British Ambassador to Jordan Philip Hall expressed gratitude for their visit, stating: 'Your visit, your support, your appreciation of the efforts that the United Nations, including of course, the World Health Organisation, the government of Jordan and others, are making here is enormously appreciated.'
The Sussexes' carefully coordinated fashion choices and diplomatic engagements in Jordan highlight their continued navigation of royal-adjacent spaces while pursuing their independent humanitarian work.
