9 times Meghan Markle's outfits included hidden meanings, from tributes to Queen Elizabeth to symbols of rebirth

The Cartier Tank watch she wore to the event once belonged to Princess Diana and was given to Meghan as a gift from Prince Harry, according to the Daily Mail.

She also donned a pair of Galanterie de Cartier earrings by Cartier, which she first wore for her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018, the outlet reports. She also wore the diamond earrings to her son Archie's christening in 2019.

As previously reported by Insider's Celia Fernandez, the Duchess of Sussex wore a $4,700 Armani gown decorated with a white lotus flower print. According to Binghamton University, the plant "symbolizes purity, enlightenment, self-regeration, and rebirth."

A spokesperson for Meghan told The Telegraph that she was aware of the print's meaning and "understands that a lotus seed can withstand thousands of years without water, able to germinate over two centuries later."

A representative for the duchess also told Insider that Meghan paid tribute to Princess Diana by wearing a Cartier tennis bracelet that once belonged to her late mother-in-law.

Meghan wore a custom Christopher John Rogers dress in a vivid shade of blue for the ceremony, which according to Vogue referenced Meghan's first public appearance of the year.

"I was immediately struck by her warmth and just her overall demeanor — her sense of ease and confidence within herself," Rogers told the publication. "We quickly touched on this idea of a reveal. She hadn't really stepped out like this in a while."

Harry's tuxedo was designed by British designer Ozwald Boateng, Insider previously reported.

Meghan's cape dress, which was designed by Stella McCartney, was the black version of the navy frock she wore to the Queen's 92nd birthday celebration in 2018, according to Insider's Samantha Grindell.

Her pearl and diamond earrings were a gift from the late royal. Her Majesty gave them to her after she and Prince Harry announced their engagement in 2017.

Meghan wore a set of zodiac sign necklaces by Canadian jewelry brand Suetables for the prerecorded interview, which aired in 2020. It marked her first TV appearance after stepping down as a senior member of the royal family.

The $84 horoscope necklace featured Harry's Virgo sign while the $152 coin necklace had a Taurus charm in honor of Archie's May birthday.

At the 2021 Global Citizen Live Concert, Meghan paired a $4,500 Valentino dress with an accessory inspired by Princess Diana. The Duchess of Sussex accessorized with a Christian Dior Lady D-Lite handbag, popularized in 1995 by Diana.

According to Marie Claire, the bag was given to Diana as a gift from Bernadette Chirac, then France's first lady. The outlet reported that Dior renamed the bag in her honor after Diana was photographed with the accessory on multiple occasions.

A spokesperson for Dior confirmed to Insider that Meghan carried the Lady D-Lite bag and that it was personalized with the duchess' title: "DSSOS."

In March 2020, Meghan's fashion honored Princess Diana at the duchess' last engagement as a senior member of the royal family. Meghan wore an emerald green Emilia Wickstead dress and cape, paired with a matching hat and netted fastener. The look was reminiscent of Princess Diana's 1982 maternity ensemble that she wore to Trooping the Colour.

Meghan's green netted fastener was especially similar to Diana's accessory, though it is unclear if Meghan paid tribute to the late Princess on purpose.

In September 2021, Meghan and Harry graced the cover of Time for its 100 most influential people list. During the photoshoot, Meghan was wearing the duet pinky ring from the jewelry brand Shiffon Co., a representative for Meghan confirmed to Insider.

According to the company's website, the duet pinky ring's design is meant to symbolize women supporting women through a "pinky promise."

Shiffon Co. was founded by 24-year-old Shilpa Yarlagadda with the intention of giving women financial freedom. Half of the company's profits go to the Startup Girl Foundation, a non-profit founded by the company to support female-owned businesses.

In a prerecorded speech that aired during the 2021 Vax Live benefit concert, Meghan wore a necklace that is part of the Kamala Harris + Woman Power Necklace Set from the brand Awe Inspire. The two-piece set contains a coin necklace engraved with a photo of Vice President Harris and a charm necklace with the female gender symbol.

In her speech, Meghan spoke about female empowerment and welcoming a baby girl. At the time of the speech, Meghan was pregnant with her and Harry's second child, Lilibet.