The “daring” look that Meghan Markle copied from Lady Di and filled her fans with melancholy

Meghan Markle is trending again on social media after posting a video and a series of photographs in which her outfit was reminiscent of Princess Diana Spencer . While doing different activities in the garden of her house in Montecito, California, the actress filled her followers with melancholy with a nod to the mother of her husband, Prince Harry .

The Duchess of Sussex adopted the habit of making direct or subtle references to Lady Di , in particular because of the affection that the British people still have for her. From dresses, jewelry and community messages, Markle knew how to redefine the late Princess of Wales.

On this occasion, the actress wore a lilac sweater from the Northwestern brand that decades ago became famous thanks to Diana's choice of daily clothing. In that clip, Meghan showed her husband and her children in the garden, while she posed smiling and wearing sunglasses. “A little break from work to enjoy the weekend sun” was the title she added to the post.

The family scene was almost like something out of a movie, with Lilibet and Archie busy watering the plants, particularly the organic vegetables in their garden. Harry could even be heard laughing in the background when Meghan finished preparing a drink.

During the day of pure relaxation, the Duchess picked citrus fruits from a tree and noticed some trees in bloom , a product of the arrival of spring. Her beagle could not be missing from this list, as he appeared running around the patio towards a pond with crystal-clear water and water lilies floating in the center.

Markle's particular gesture has a sensitive and nostalgic history that is associated with 1996, when Lady Di began wearing the garment on her street outings or family gatherings . It was characteristic and became her identity. Loose and in a "nineties" style, it revived one of the princess's best times.

That sweater came to her as a gift when she visited Northwestern's Evanston campus in 1995 to raise funds for the university's Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center. Even after her death in 1997, it was dubbed the "Princess Diana Sweater," and replicas are now sold online. According to the Daily Mail , the original worn by Lady Di has never been found.

It is worth noting that Meghan graduated from Northwestern in 2003 after studying theater. Once she finished her education, she began her career on the sets of movies in Los Angeles, her hometown. There she took her first steps until she landed a leading role in the police series Suits .

The family video came just a week before the worldwide premiere of the Netflix series about the Duchess, titled With Love, Meghan . It will be added to the catalogue on March 4 .

According to the official synopsis of the audiovisual production, the Duchess of Sussex “invites friends and celebrities to a beautiful California estate, where she shares cooking, gardening and hospitality tips.”