On Friday, Meghan Markle wore a pair of diamond and gold butterfly earrings that had been owned by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, and worn publicly by Diana when her son Prince Harry, Meghan’s husband, was a toddler.
This wasn’t the first time the Duchess of Sussex donned the earrings—she wore them during her and Harry’s 2018 royal press tour in Sydney, Australia, Meghan’s first public appearance after announcing her first pregnancy.
This time, Meghan was halfway through a four-day trip to Colombia with Prince Harry when she wore the earrings on a school visit—fittingly, as Diana was a schoolteacher in London before her marriage.
Diana first wore the earrings on her royal tour of Canada in 1986. Butterflies symbolize transformation and freedom—themes that resonated in the Princess of Wales’ personal journey and philanthropic endeavors. Her choice of earrings like these showcased Diana’s ability to communicate empathy and approachability through her style, further endearing her to the public.
Meghan’s decision to wear Diana’s butterfly earrings during a trip focused on charitable work and community engagement highlights the commitment to making a positive impact on the world that the former Suits actress shares with Diana. The duchess paired the earrings with a sleek, casual outfit, blending royal heritage with contemporary style.
These butterfly earrings remain a cherished part of the royal jewelry collection, and carry on Princess Diana’s legacy and memory, as the influence of her compassionate spirit continues through Meghan’s own philanthropic efforts.
Top: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, with a young student at Colegio la Giralda, a public school in Bogotá, Colombia (photo: DPPA/Sipa USA/Sipa via AP Images)
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