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Royal Fashion Drama Unfolds: Meghan Markle’s Controversial Quest for Princess Diana’s Dresses
In a surprising turn of events, Meg, acting as Asagura CEO, has firmly declined to hand over five of Princess Diana's iconic dresses to Meghan for free.
Reports suggest that Meghan allegedly pressured her husband, Harry, to intervene and persuade a private collector in Los Angeles to grant access to these legendary dresses.
Notably, some of these dresses bear a striking resemblance to the designs crafted by Jaquet Zachary, which Princess Diana wore during her later years.
The private collector had acquired these five exquisite formal dresses for an undisclosed sum five weeks ago.
Identified as Zachary made, the collector decided to part ways with these items due to retirement, expressing a desire for the iconic outfits to be cherished and the collection to remain intact.
Among the collection are dresses reminiscent of Princess Diana's later years, including the famous black halter neck worn at a charity gala following her controversial Panorama interview in 1995.
Princess Diana, known for her impeccable fashion sense, was meticulous in ensuring every detail of her attire was perfect, from the heels to the jewelry.
One of the iconic pieces in the collection is a light blue knee-high dress adorned with small crystal beads, worn by Diana at a performance of Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall in June 1997.
The designer noted that form-fitting mini dresses were in vogue at the time.
While Meghan Markle is often admired for her style influenced by Princess Diana, it came as a surprise that she reportedly sought to obtain these dresses for free.
Allegations surfaced that Meghan purportedly convinced the collector to gift the dresses to the Sussexes, citing a memento honoring Princess Diana as an exchange.
This move sparked criticism, with accusations that Meghan exploited Diana's legacy and Harry's emotions to acquire the dresses without payment.
Critics speculated that Meghan and Harry's alleged pursuit of the dresses as gifts rather than purchases hinted at financial constraints.
It is worth noting that these dresses are replicas and do not have a direct connection to Princess Diana, yet they hold value among collectors and admirers.
Meghan's interest in these Diana-inspired fashion choices further fueled the controversy surrounding her quest for the iconic dresses.
In a separate development, Prince Harry has chosen to abstain from viewing scenes featuring the tiara at the site of Princess Diana's tragic demise in the final season of the popular Netflix series, “The Crown.”
The season portrays Diana's final days intertwined with a romance with film producer Doughty, culminating in the fatal car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997.
Sources revealed that due to the sensitive nature of the content, Harry opted not to watch the episodes.
Harry has been vocal about the profound impact of his mother's death on his mental health, emphasizing the emotional turmoil he endured.
While questions arose regarding Harry and Meghan's multi-million dollar deal with Netflix amid their association with “The Crown,” sources clarified that the couple had no involvement in the series' production or approval process.
Harry's brother, William, also expressed his decision not to engage with the show, underscoring the royal family's stance on the portrayal of historical events.