Queen Camilla made a stylish appearance at the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the season on Wednesday, wearing a teal blue crepe silk dress with a cream lace inset by Christian Dior, one of Meghan Markle's favourite brands.
Her elegant ensemble was paired with a hat by Philip Treacy and a turquoise and diamond brooch.
The Queen's choice of Dior creates an unexpected fashion connection with Meghan, who is known to favour the prestigious French fashion house.
Meghan's dedication to Dior is well documented, with the Duchess frequently choosing the designer for significant royal occasions.
Queen Camilla wears Meghan Markle’s favourite designer at Buckingham Palace event.
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Meghan Markle wore Dior at the late Queen's funeral.
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At the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, she wore the French brand head-to-toe.
For Prince Archie's christening in July 2019, Meghan selected a white Dior Couture day dress.
She also wore a Stephen Jones for Dior hat at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
During a royal tour of Morocco in 2019, the Duchess appeared in another cream couture gown from the fashion house.
Queen Camilla wore a teal blue crepe silk dress with a cream lace inset by Christian Dior.
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Meghan is also known to favour Dior pumps, handbags and make-up.
The first Buckingham Palace garden party of the season took place on Wednesday afternoon, with King Charles and Queen Camilla welcoming thousands of guests.
The royal couple were joined by several members of the Royal Family for the occasion.
The King wore the traditional top hat and tails for the occasion, matching them with an eye-catching blue waistcoat adorned with a cornflower.
Queen Camilla made a beeline for an adorable dog.
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He was accompanied by the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
The Duchess of Gloucester showed her support for the King's Foundation by wearing a navy pillbox hat designed by Jessica Turley, a student on the foundation's Chanel Millinery fellowship based at Highgrove Gardens.
Although several royals carried umbrellas, the rain held off.
Queen Camilla delighted in meeting guide dog Haworth, bending down to tickle his tummy.
Meghan Markle wore Dior head-to-toe at the Platinum Jubilee.
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Owner Jeanette Binns, an equalities and cohesion officer at Lancashire county council, said: "I've had him seven years, he's my fifth guide dog, but he's the first one to meet the Queen."
Camilla smiled as she replied: "Well I'm very honoured to meet him."
The Queen also admired China Morgan's striking My Little Pony shoes, commenting: "Oh look at that, very cool."
Morgan is yard manager at Ebony Horse Club in Brixton, where the Queen serves as president.
