When Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, her wedding gown quickly became the talk of the town, earning praise for its modern simplicity and elegance. But beneath the global admiration, palace whispers suggested that the late Queen Elizabeth II may have felt a sense of unease over the color of the future Duchess' ensemble. Now, years on, a royal relative of Prince Harry has spoken out, shedding new light on the very details and offering a firm defense of Markle’s choice.

Meghan Markle’s wedding dress wowed the world, but it reportedly left the then-reigning monarch concerned. Prince Harry’s relative, however, sits in his wife’s corner.

The late Queen Elizabeth II reportedly disapproved of Meghan Markle wearing a bright white gown for her second wedding, a color traditionally reserved for virgin brides. Years later, Prince Harry’s cousin Maddison May Brudenell has come to Markle’s defense. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Brudenell, granddaughter of Lady Pamela Hicks, called the criticism outdated and unfair, revealing that her mother had given her similar advice when she remarried. “The Queen felt it was too flamboyantly virginal,” Brudenell said, challenging the old-fashioned view.

Maddison May Brudenell, who wed Canadian welder Bret Kapetanov last year, said she had a similar conversation with her mother about her wedding attire, saying that although she realized her mother was speaking “out of love,” she did not let her feelings overcome hers. Brudenell, per her account of the chat, fired back, saying she could splash muddy water for everyone's sake, following which her mother listened to her “wisdom” and respected her style. Brudenell ended up wearing two dresses on her wedding day, one for the church ceremony and the other for the reception, much like Meghan Markle.

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From timeless elegance to modern glamour, Meghan Markle’s wedding dresses were as unforgettable as the day itself.

Meghan Markle, who is now conjectured to be headed for a professional separation from Prince Harry, was speculated to wear an attire from labels like Ralph & Russo, Erdem, and Alexander McQueen on her big day. However, it was Clare Waight Keller who ultimately won the opportunity to dress the then-future Duchess of Sussex, creating her gown under the Givenchy label. As the Suits alum stepped out of her car outside St. George's Chapel, she made an immediate fashion statement, embracing her minimalistic style rather than donning lace and crystal embellishments like most royals on their wedding day.

Following the ceremony, Meghan Markle debuted her second look: a stunning Stella McCartney halter-neck sheath gown, which she wore to the evening reception hosted by King Charles III at Frogmore House. This number came without sleeves and was wholly chic for the newest member of the royal family. Clearly, years later, Meghan Markle’s bridal style continues to shine, buoyed now by a royal relative’s unapologetic defense that reframes it as a lasting symbol of individuality and grace.

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