Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out in Nottingham on Thursday for their first official joint engagement since relocating back to the UK in August, and Meghan marked the occasion with a wardrobe that told a story. She wore a burgundy Joseph wool-and-cashmere coat layered over a matching cashmere turtleneck, then added a purple crepe midi skirt by The Fold London, a leather skinny belt, Jennifer Chamandi pumps and a Joseph bag. The jewelry stayed intentionally minimal: her Cartier Love bracelet, Princess Diana’s Tank Française watch and her Welsh gold wedding band.
The Joseph pieces are the detail royal watchers can’t stop talking about. Back in December 2017, Meghan wore Joseph for her very first walkabout as Harry’s fiancée, also in Nottingham. Nearly a decade later, same city, same designer, entirely different chapter, and the internet absolutely noticed the symmetry.
The outing wasn’t just about fashion, though. The couple’s first stop was the Community Recording Studio, which supports young people affected by violence, and Harry told the crowd it was great to be back. The Sussexes have been living quietly in the Cotswolds with Archie and Lilibet since August, making this their soft return to UK public life. So tell us: did you catch the 2017 callback the moment you saw the coat?
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