7 of the best photos from Meghan Markle's last week as a senior royal, where she said she 'wanted to look like a rainbow'

Maria NoyenDec 18, 2022, 00:12 IST

Meghan Markle's colorful outfits from her farewell tour of the UK in March 2020.SIMON DAWSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images, Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images, Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

During "Meghan & Harry," Meghan Markle said she wore muted tones before leaving the royal family.
Meghan said she did so to avoid upstaging or embarrassing other senior working royals.

In "Harry & Meghan" on Netflix, Meghan Markle said there's a specific reason why she wore mostly "muted tones" around the royal family.

Meghan Markle wearing neutral outfits at royal engagements in 2019.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images, Samir Hussein/WireImage, Neil Mockford/GC Images

Kicking off her week of color, Meghan Markle wore a blue pencil dress to the Endeavour Fund Awards, captured in this viral photo.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend The Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House on March 5, 2020 in London.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Meghan balanced her brightly colored outfit by keeping her makeup and hair sleek.

Meghan Markle attends The Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House on March 5, 2020 in London, England.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Two days later, Meghan arrived at another royal engagement in a scarlet red ballgown.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive to attend the Mountbatten Music Festival at Royal Albert Hall on March 7, 2020 in London, England.Simon Dawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

It may have been the penultimate event before stepping back from her royal duties, but Meghan appeared to be all smiles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the Mountbatten Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7, 2020 in London, England.Eddie Mulholland-WPA Pool/Getty Images

At their last royal engagement, Meghan wore another caped gown – this time in an emerald green color.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive to attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020 in London, England.Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Meghan took her colorful look a step further with shimmery eyeshadow.

Meghan Markle at the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020 in London, England.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Meghan's final look may have been a warm primary color, but the atmosphere at the Commonwealth service was "cold," according to Harry.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle inside Westminster Abbey as they attend the annual Commonwealth Service in London on March 9, 2020.PHIL HARRIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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