Meghan Markle made a subtle tribute to Princess Diana at her wedding with this ring

Meghan Markle is the wife of Prince Harry, 34, and mum of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, three months. She became a full-time member of the Royal Family after her wedding on 19 May 2018, which took place at Windsor Castle. For the big day, the Duchess borrowed the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara from the Queen and it was estimated to cost up to £2 million. However, she also made a subtle gestures to Prince Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, at her wedding with her choice of ring.

When Prince Harry proposed to Meghan, he gave her a custom-made ring he had designed himself.

Eddie LeVian, CEO of jewellers Le Vian, said: “Prince Harry chose a trilogy engagement ring for Meghan, with a centre stone from Botswana and two diamonds on either side which came from his late mother Princess Diana’s jewellery collection.

“In this way he created a new jewel with a beautiful sense of history.

“The trilogy ring, otherwise known as a three stone ring, is designed to be classic, timeless and symbolic of the past, present and future within an engagement ring.

“By incorporating something from his mother, Harry not only captured part of his past to celebrate his present but also to pass part of his history to the future.”

After the service at her wedding, Meghan changed from her Givenchy gown into a high neck reception dress which was designed by Stella McCartney.

The Duchess of Sussex also added a ring which gave a nod to Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.

Meghan wore a aquamarine cocktail ring for the wedding reception which had previously been worn by the Princess of Wales.

Princess Diana had the ring as part of a jewellery set with a matching pearl bracelet and earrings.

Like most royal brides, Meghan also gave a nod to the Royal Family by wearing a tiara from the Queen’s collection.

Meghan picked the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara which has not been worn in public very often.

Shortly after her wedding Meghan announced her pregnancy and she has stayed quiet since giving birth in May.

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Who is Meghan Markle? Quick profile

Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle, on August 4, 1981 to parents Doria Ragland and father Thomas Markle.

Her father was previously married to Roslyn Loveless and Meghan has two elder half sibling – sister Samantha Markle and brother Thomas Markle Junior.

Actress

Meghan’s first television appearance in the USA was in an episode of the medical drama General Hospital in 2002.

She later moved on to roles in CSI, Without a Trace and Castle along with bit parts in Hollywood films including Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me and Horrible Bosses.

Meghan was also a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal – but her most famous role was as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, which launched in 2011.

She was written out in the finale of the seventh series when her character got married, which aired in April 2018 – just before she got married herself.

Charity and humanitarian work

Meghan Markle’s career in television has gone hand-in-hand with her support for causes close to her heart.

She wrote about the stigma around menstrual health in an article for Time magazine and was a Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada – with whom she travelled to Rwanda for the charity’s Clean Water Campaign.

And her commitment to gender equality has seen her work with the United Nations – receiving a standing ovation in 2015 for her speech to mark International Women’s Day.

Relationships

In September 2011, she wed film producer Trevor Engelson, who she began dating in 2004.

But the pair divorced two years later in August 2013, citing irreconcilable difference.

She was in a relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello for almost two years, before they broke it off in 2016 but the two remain good friends.

And in June 2016, she met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.

Their relationship began in October that year and just over one year later, on November 27, 2017, the pair announced their engagement.

They married on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.