Royal Fashion: Meghan Markle Stuns in Naval-Themed Dress at Weekend Barbecue

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, graced a weekend barbecue event alongside her husband, Prince Harry, sporting a stunning naval-themed dress designed by Amelia Wickstead, a favorite designer of Kate Middleton.

Meghan has been actively supporting Prince Harry and his polo team, Los Padres, at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club in recent weeks.

The couple, accompanied by their son Archie, attended the barbecue with close friends, including Delfina Blackear, who shared a delightful snapshot of the gathering on her Instagram page.

In the photograph, Meghan looked elegant in a £995 sleeveless dress by Amelia Wickstead, featuring a unique autocle-themed print that falls just above the ankle.

The dress, described online by Wickstead, boasts a high-neck, fitted bodice, and concealed pockets, creating a signature fit-and-flare silhouette.

Meghan styled her long black hair in a ponytail and appeared barefoot in the grass, exuding a relaxed yet chic vibe.

Prince Harry, standing beside her in a white polo shirt and green cargo shorts, also went barefoot, while their son Archie, donning a white shirt, showcased his adorable brown hair.

The appearance of Meghan and Harry at the barbecue comes as they gear up for their first trip to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet.

Meanwhile, in other news, Meghan Markle's estranged half-sister, Samantha Markle, provided an update on their father's health during an interview on Good Morning Britain.

Samantha expressed disappointment over Meghan's lack of communication with their father, Thomas Markle, especially during his recent hospitalization.

She emphasized that despite Thomas's health challenges, Meghan has not attempted to reach out to him, calling the situation “ridiculous.”

Samantha Markle highlighted that Thomas's contact information remains unchanged, and he is capable of receiving texts despite his speech impairment.

She criticized Meghan for not making the effort to connect with their father, stressing that maintaining family ties should supersede any past disagreements or misunderstandings.

Samantha defended Thomas against accusations of opportunism, asserting that he deserves better treatment from Meghan and Harry, who have distanced themselves from him since before the royal wedding in 2018.

Thomas Markle's health concerns, including a recent stroke that led to hospitalization, have raised questions about Meghan's relationship with her father.

While royal biographer Tom Bower confirmed the lack of communication between Meghan and Thomas, Samantha Markle shared that Thomas is on the path to recovery but faces a challenging journey ahead, including relearning how to speak.

Despite the family's strained dynamics, Thomas had expressed his desire to visit the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, hoping to reunite with Meghan and meet his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, for the first time.