But like many members of the royal family, Meghan has often used her fashion choices to send certain messages (like her famous emerald green ‘revenge dress’ this time last year) and last night’s sit-down with Oprah was no different. The $4,700 black silk wrap dress features a white lotus design embroidered on one shoulder, and according to Town & Country Meghan specifically chose the dress due to what the lotus symbolizes (rebirth, spiritual enlightenment, resilience and “it ability to flourish despite seemingly challenging conditions”, apparently.) The article quotes from a previous piece on the symbolism of the lotus: “With its roots latched in mud, it submerges every night into river water and miraculously re-blooms the next morning, sparklingly clean. In many cultures, this process associates the flower with rebirth and spiritual enlightenment.” It goes on, “With such refusal to accept defeat, it’s almost impossible not to associate this flower with unwavering faith. Although cultures have largely dubbed the lotus as a spiritual figurehead, it is most emblematic of the faith within ourselves.” Meghan also wore a diamond Cartier tennis bracelet that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, so that “Diana could be with them” during the interview, according to People. It’s been rumored that the two smaller diamonds that flank the central diamond from Botswana in Meghan’s engagement ring was taken from this very bracelet by Prince Harrywhen he was having the ring made. The triple aquamarine and gold necklace that Meghan wore is one we’ve seen on her before, back when she and Harry were on their tour of Oceania in 2018. But this time it seems as though Meghan chose to wear the Pippa Small piece for a special reason: aquamarine symbolizes tranquility and harmony. Lastly, her stud earrings by Birks were set with blue topaz: a gemstone that represents honesty, clarity of feelings, and deep emotional attachment. Next up, 20+ Bombshell Revelations From Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Sitdown with Oprah Winfrey.
