How did British royals honour Queen Elizabeth with fashion at her state funeral? From Meghan Markle’s diamonds and Kate Middleton’s Princess Diana nod, to Lady Louise Windsor’s horse pendant

Sep 23 , 2022

How did the UK’s royal family, including Lady Louise Windsor, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth at her funeral with their outfit choices? Photos: Reuters

Camilla, queen consort, wore a brooch that belonged to Queen Victoria and Meghan Markle wore earrings that the queen gifted her after her engagement to Prince Harry

Prince William wore an ‘ER’ pin – Elizabeth Regina, which means Queen Elizabeth in Latin – while Sophie, the Countess of Wessex paid homage to the queen’s favourite flowers

Many royal family members nodded to Queen Elizabeth with their style choices at her funeral, which took place on September 19, honouring the late monarch with their fashion.

Queen Elizabeth’s daughter-in-laws, granddaughter-in-laws and grandchildren stand outside Westminster Abbey after a service at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth in London, on September 19. Photo: AFP

Both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle wore dresses that honoured the queen, while Prince William’s uniform had a pin with the monarch’s initials on it.

Read on for more hidden messages behind the British royal family’s outfit choices at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral …

Nods to Queen Elizabeth … and Princess Diana

Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Prince George attend the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, Britain, on September 19. Photo: Reuters

Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen outfit for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was a black version of a dress she has worn before.

At the Trooping the Colour in June 2022 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s birthday, Middleton wore a white Alexander McQueen coat dress that cinched at the waist with two buttons.

To pay homage to her relationship with the queen, the princess wore the same dress in black to her funeral.

The dresses were identical aside from the colour. Middleton paired the black look with a coordinating hat that had a veil.