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Diamond Drama: Meghan Markle’s Controversial Earrings Spark Royal Outrage
Royal correspondent Valentine Lowe has stirred up a storm with claims about a pair of diamond earrings worn by Meghan Markle in 2018.
The Duchess of Sussex flaunted these extravagant chandelier earrings, gifted by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, during a state dinner in Fiji on October 23, 2018.
This public display of luxury raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about the origins of the jewels.
Just weeks later, Meghan sported the same earrings at the birthday bash of the Prince of Wales, causing a stir among royal watchers.
The mystery surrounding the provenance of these earrings deepened when it was revealed that they were a wedding present from Prince Mohammed.
However, the timing of Meghan's choice to wear them became controversial in light of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's brutal murder in October 2018, allegedly orchestrated by the Crown Prince.
In an excerpt from his book “Courtiers, The Hidden Power Behind the Crown,” Lowe disclosed that royal aides recognized the earrings and raised concerns with Kensington Palace.
Despite this, the Sussex's aides opted not to address the issue directly with the royals, fearing their reaction.
It wasn't until Meghan wore the earrings for a second time that an aide finally approached Prince Harry about their origin, leading to a surprising revelation.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly appeared shocked that the source of the earrings had been identified.
However, lawyers representing Harry and Meghan denied that he was ever questioned about the earrings' background.
Amidst these revelations, questions arose about Meghan's knowledge of Prince Mohammed's alleged involvement in Khashoggi's murder.
The Duchess' legal team vehemently denied claims that she had misled her staff about the earrings being borrowed from a jeweler.
Meghan Markle, who joined the royal family in 2018 upon marrying Prince Harry, has since distanced herself from royal duties.
The couple now resides in California with their children, Archie Harrison and Lilibet Lily Diana, pursuing independent ventures in the entertainment industry.
Despite their new life across the pond, the fallout from Meghan's earring controversy continues to reverberate within royal circles.
Meanwhile, tensions within the royal family persist as Prince William remains incensed by the treatment he and Kate Middleton endured, awaiting an apology from Meghan and Harry.
Reports suggest that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge feel unresolved hurt over past events, particularly following the fallout from the Oprah Winfrey interview.
The delicate balance within the royal family, once disrupted, now hangs in limbo as attempts at reconciliation prove elusive.
As the saga unfolds, the intricate web of relationships and power dynamics within the British monarchy remains under scrutiny.
Meghan Markle's choice of jewelry may seem trivial on the surface, but it has unearthed deeper tensions and unresolved conflicts that continue to shape the narrative surrounding the modern royal family.
In the midst of personal and public dramas, the quest for understanding and reconciliation remains a distant hope for all parties involved.