What was meant to be a glittering celebration of British culture quickly descended into one of the most talked-about fashion dramas of the year — all thanks to Meghan Markle and an impeccably dressed aristocrat who, quite literally, stole her spotlight.
At a high-profile royal charity gala in London, Meghan arrived in a floor-length emerald green gown from an exclusive Paris designer, reportedly custom-made for her weeks in advance. Cameras flashed, compliments flew, and Meghan appeared every inch the style icon she’s known to be — until she came face-to-face with Lady Arabella Harrington, a long-time friend of the Royal Family… wearing the exact same dress.
Eyewitnesses say Meghan’s smile tightened the moment she saw Arabella. Minutes later, when a reporter asked her how she felt about the “fashion twins” moment, Meghan quipped, “Well, some people just copy the best,” flashing what many described as a knowing, almost smug smile.
Within hours, the clip had gone viral. Social media erupted, accusing Meghan of arrogance and dismissing what could have been a lighthearted coincidence. “She could have laughed it off — but no, she had to make it about herself,” one user fumed.
But then came the plot twist nobody saw coming.
The following morning, Arabella herself issued a statement — and it changed everything. She revealed that she had actually given Meghan the dress as a private gift weeks earlier, after commissioning it from the Paris atelier for her own wardrobe. “I was delighted she loved it so much she wore it tonight,” Arabella wrote, “but perhaps she didn’t realize I planned to wear mine too.”
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Either way, the incident has reignited fierce debate over Meghan’s public image, with some seeing it as another example of her “Hollywood attitude” clashing with royal tradition — and others defending her as a woman constantly scrutinized, no matter what she says or wears.
One thing is certain: in the world of royal fashion, even a dress can cause an earthquake.
