Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were recently spotted at a launch party for the Godmothers bookstore in Santa Barbara, California. The event drew attention not only for its celebrity guests, including Oprah Winfrey, but also for Meghan’s stunning choice of jewelry—a $30,000 diamond necklace that glistened around her neck.
Royal author Elizabeth Holmes, known for her book HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style, shared a photograph of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Instagram, expressing her excitement over attending the bookstore’s opening alongside the couple. Holmes noted in her caption, “I was invited to the opening weekend festivities of @godmothersbooks, a new bookstore in this picturesque oceanside enclave – along with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as Oprah Winfrey and more from the rarefied Montecito set.”
Meghan’s eye-catching accessory, identified as the ‘18k Fortuna Tennis Necklace with Diamonds in Yellow Gold’ by designer Logan Hollowell, has quickly become a focal point of royal fashion discussions. According to Hello! Magazine, the luxurious piece, valued at £23,261, has become a new addition to Meghan’s growing jewelry collection. The necklace’s symbolism, inspired by the Roman goddess Fortuna, represents luck and fortune—leading many to speculate that it could have been a thoughtful birthday gift from Prince Harry.
Meghan completed her effortlessly chic look for the evening by wearing a white tank top and flared trousers from Ralph Lauren, accessorizing with black suede heels. Her simple yet sophisticated outfit, combined with her glossy raven hair, added a modern contrast to the elegant jewelry.
In addition to her new necklace, Meghan was also seen wearing the iconic Cartier ‘Tennis’ bracelet that once belonged to Princess Diana. Meghan has worn the bracelet on numerous occasions since first being spotted with it in 2018 during the royal tour of Australia and Fiji.
While the Duchess of Sussex continues to captivate with her fashion choices, recent polls show that she is gaining favorability among Generation Z in the UK. According to YouGov data, Meghan has secured a positive rating of 48 percent among young Britons aged 18 to 24, positioning her as one of the most popular royals among the younger generation. Though her overall approval rating is yet to surpass 50 percent, her rising popularity among Gen Z demonstrates her ongoing influence, particularly in contrast to the more established members of the royal family.
As Meghan and Harry continue their life in California, they remain at the forefront of both royal news and fashion, with their style choices often carrying deeper personal significance. Whether it’s through Meghan’s homage to Princess Diana or her symbolic new jewelry pieces, the Duchess consistently draws the world’s attention with her elegant and thoughtful approach to fashion.
