Let’s talk about royal fashion and the rules that come with it. Following royal protocol can be tricky, and even Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, isn’t immune to the occasional fashion hiccup. Recently, Meghan was spotted at Wimbledon with her sister-in-law Kate Middleton, looking every bit the stylish royal in a chic summer outfit topped off with a trendy fedora hat. But here’s the twist—she wasn’t allowed to wear that hat during the tennis tournament, and there’s a surprising reason why.
According to The Sun, Meghan, who is 36 years old and a member of the royal family, was seated in Wimbledon’s Royal Box, which has its very own set of strict fashion guidelines. Apparently, the men are expected to dress smartly in a jacket and tie, while women are politely asked not to wear hats so they don’t block the view of others seated around them in the Royal Box. It’s all about ensuring everyone in attendance has an unobstructed view of the match.
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Why Meghan Had to Hold Her Hat at Wimbledon
Now, here’s the deal: while the hat rule doesn’t apply to everyone at Wimbledon—people sitting elsewhere in the tennis stadium can absolutely wear headpieces—it’s a specific fashion rule that members of the monarchy are expected to follow when they’re seated in the Royal Box. So, that’s why Meghan was photographed clutching her wide-brimmed panama hat the entire time she was at Wimbledon last week. It’s all about maintaining the dignity and decorum of the Royal Box, ensuring everyone seated there can enjoy the match without any obstructions.
Interestingly, Meghan did wear the same fedora hat while attending Wimbledon back in 2016 to watch her close friend Serena Williams compete in the tournament. But back then, she wasn’t a member of the royal family and definitely wasn’t sitting in the Royal Box. Times have changed, and now Meghan has to navigate these royal fashion rules with grace and poise.
Not the First Fashion Slip-Up
Meghan’s Wimbledon hat isn’t the first time the Duchess has made a minor fashion faux pas in recent weeks. When she and Prince Harry made a two-day visit to Ireland earlier this month, the former Suits star was spotted carrying a new Strathberry tote with the plastic wrappings still around the protective studs on the bottom of her bag. Even royals make style mistakes sometimes, and it just goes to show that Meghan is human too.
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