During the celebration of Commonwealth Day on March 11, 2019 Duchess Meghan & Duke Harry attended an event at the Canadian High Commission to showcase the work that Canadians are doing in the U.K.
They were greeted with cheers and flags waving in excitement. Canada is after all the Duchess’ second home. in her usual diplomatic fashion diplomacy opting for a Canadian designer Erdem.
“When we choose to wear a certain designer, we’re not just a reflection of their creativity and their vision, but we’re also an extension of their values, of something in the fabric, so to speak, that is much more meaningful. “ – Duchess of Sussex
“As all of you in this room know, we have a deep connection to what we wear. Sometimes it’s very personal, sometimes it’s emotional. But for me, this connection is rooted in really being able to understand that it’s about supporting and empowering each other, especially as women.”
HRH Duchess of Sussex the former Meghan Markle at British Fashion Awards 2018
Duchess Meghan wore a beautiful deep green coat by the Turkish-Canadian designer Erdem. The green coat had black floral beaded rose embroidery known as “Doria . A definite nod to the Duchess’ beloved mother whom she credits as raising her as a global citizen.
