Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP

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Duchess of Sussex wears earrings given to her by Queen Elizabeth to funeral

Meghan received the earrings as a gift after her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018

Farah Andrews
Farah Andrews

September 19, 2022

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wore a pair of pearl and diamond earrings, which were a gift from Queen Elizabeth II, to the monarch's funeral.

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The simple diamond and pearl studded earrings were given to the duchess after her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018.

The duchess wore the earrings to her first joint engagement with the queen in June 2018. They visited Cheshire for the opening of a bridge and a theatre.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Queen Elizabeth II, during their first royal engagement on June 14, 2018. The duchess wore the pearl and diamond studs that were a gift from the queen. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Queen Elizabeth II, during their first royal engagement on June 14, 2018. The duchess wore the pearl and diamond studs that were a gift from the queen. Getty Images

She spoke about the earrings in her interview with Oprah Winfrey in March last year, describing the gift as "some beautiful pearl earrings and a matching necklace", and saying the queen was "warm and inviting".

With the pearl earrings, the duchess wore a black caped Stella McCartney dress with a Stephen Jones for Dior hat and a Cartier Love bracelet.

The dress is the black version of a navy Stella McCartney dress that she wore to attend Queen Elizabeth's 92nd birthday celebrations in 2018. Her hat was a black version of the stone-grey head piece she wore during the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations earlier this year.

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as the coffin lies in state at Westminster Hall, on September 14, 2022. AP
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as the coffin lies in state at Westminster Hall, on September 14, 2022. AP

Meghan wore the same pair of earrings last week when she visited Westminster Hall with Prince Harry to pay their respects while the queen was lying in state on September 14.

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It is traditional for members of the British royal family to wear pearls as mourning jewellery. The practice dates back to Queen Victoria, who only wore pearl and black jewellery after the death of her husband, Prince Albert, in 1861.

Catherine, Princess of Wales wore a pair of earrings made from Bahraini pearls for the funeral. The earrings are a part of the royal collection, and she wore the same earrings she for Prince Philip's funeral last year.

Catherine, Princess of Wales wears earrings featuring features one brilliant-cut round diamond, four small round diamonds and three baguette-cut diamonds, with a Bahraini pearl dangling below. AFP
Catherine, Princess of Wales wears earrings featuring features one brilliant-cut round diamond, four small round diamonds and three baguette-cut diamonds, with a Bahraini pearl dangling below. AFP
Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II with Princess Charlotte and Prince George. AFP
Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II with Princess Charlotte and Prince George. AFP
The Princess of Wales wore earrings made with Bahraini pearls and a four-row pearl choker from Queen Elizabeth II's collection. AFP
The Princess of Wales wore earrings made with Bahraini pearls and a four-row pearl choker from Queen Elizabeth II's collection. AFP
The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. PA
The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. PA
Members of the royal family arrive for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
Members of the royal family arrive for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
The Prince and Princess of Wales's oldest two children, Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, attend the funeral. AFP
The Prince and Princess of Wales's oldest two children, Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, attend the funeral. AFP
The Prince of Wales, Prince George, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA News
The Prince of Wales, Prince George, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA News
The Prince and Princess of Wales. PA News
The Prince and Princess of Wales. PA News
From left, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince George; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, leave Westminster Abbey. PA
From left, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince George; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, leave Westminster Abbey. PA
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince George; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, leave the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince George; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, leave the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
Catherine, Princess of Wales, leaves after the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
Catherine, Princess of Wales, leaves after the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP

The earrings were made from a selection of seven pearls given to Queen Elizabeth for her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 by Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Each earring features one brilliant-cut round diamond, four small round diamonds and three baguette-cut diamonds, with the Bahraini pearl dangling below.

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King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
People line the funeral procession route. Getty
People line the funeral procession route. Getty
Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
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