Meghan Markle and Prince Harry began their trip to Australia with a bang by announcing that they’re expecting their first child. And on the first day of that trip, eagle-eyed fans were overjoyed to notice one detail about Meghan’s outfit: She was wearing butterfly earrings and a bracelet that belong to Harry’s mum Princess Diana. The former actress isn’t the only daughter-in-law to dip into the People’s Princess’ gems, as Prince William has given some of his mom’s favorite pieces to his wife Kate Middleton. Click through the gallery for all the info on this family jewelry sharing and these beautiful gestures.
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Though Meghan, 37, wore two outfits in Australia, she didn't change her earrings, which were gold butterflies.
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They were part of a set often worn by Diana, who passed away in 1997 when Harry was just 12. Upon her death, all her jewelry went to her sons to pass onto their future spouses. And both of her boys have done so.
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Meghan also wore a bracelet that belonged to the princess. The side diamonds in her engagement ring also came from Diana's collection.
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The bracelet can be seen in this photo of Diana visiting The Lord Gage Centre For Old People in 1990.
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Kate, too, has received some of Diana's jewelry and
often wears it as a tribute to her. In addition to giving her one of his mom's tiaras and some of her favorite bracelets, William proposed with his mom's sapphire engagement ring.
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In this photo, Diana plays with baby William while wearing the iconic trinket. Soon enough,
Princess Charlotte will probably be gifted some of her grandma's items as well.
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Meghan's choice of earrings was particularly poignant since butterflies symbolize new life and new birth. Wearing them after she announced her pregnancy beautifully tied together her and Harry's new arrival with the legacy of his late mother, which carries on in them.
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What do you think of Meghan wearing Diana's butterfly earrings? Sound off in the comments!
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Though Meghan, 37, wore two outfits in Australia, she didn't change her earrings, which were gold butterflies.
Photo credit: Getty Images
They were part of a set often worn by Diana, who passed away in 1997 when Harry was just 12. Upon her death, all her jewelry went to her sons to pass onto their future spouses. And both of her boys have done so.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Meghan also wore a bracelet that belonged to the princess. The side diamonds in her engagement ring also came from Diana's collection.
Photo credit: Getty Images
The bracelet can be seen in this photo of Diana visiting The Lord Gage Centre For Old People in 1990.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Kate, too, has received some of Diana's jewelry and
often wears it as a tribute to her. In addition to giving her one of his mom's tiaras and some of her favorite bracelets, William proposed with his mom's sapphire engagement ring.
Photo credit: Getty Images
In this photo, Diana plays with baby William while wearing the iconic trinket. Soon enough,
Princess Charlotte will probably be gifted some of her grandma's items as well.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Meghan's choice of earrings was particularly poignant since butterflies symbolize new life and new birth. Wearing them after she announced her pregnancy beautifully tied together her and Harry's new arrival with the legacy of his late mother, which carries on in them.
Photo credit: Getty Images
What do you think of Meghan wearing Diana's butterfly earrings? Sound off in the comments!
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