Meghan Delivers a Surprise Appearance at the City of Light Style Week
The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday to cheer on a close designer companion.
She attended the Balenciaga show after making a journey alone across the Atlantic.
She has donned several creations by the brand's new creative director Piccioli and the visit signaled "her backing of his latest creative phase," a spokesman for the royal stated.
It was her first time at the style showcase for more than a decade.
"Throughout the past, the duchess has sported various outfits by Pierpaolo," the spokesman commented.
"They have collaborated extensively on designing for important events on the world stage."
"She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and this evening was no different."
"This evening reflects the peak of a long time of artistry and companionship, shown through her endorsement for his latest creative endeavor at Balenciaga."
Meghan, who announced her arrival in Paris with an Instagram story, chose a white outfit of wide-leg trousers and a jacket from the collection for the show on the weekend.
The duchess is last known to have visited the UK in September 2022 to participate in a charity event and was in the country when Queen Elizabeth II died. She and Prince Harry then stayed on for the funeral.
Prince Harry saw his parent, the monarch last month amid speculation about a mending of ties.
He has traveled multiple times to the UK in recent years for a variety of engagements including for charity events and to be present at court cases.
Recently, the Duke of Sussex appeared to dial in for a High Court hearing in a lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
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