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Meghan Markle’s wears white belted coat to engagement announcement, causes fashion brand’s website to crash

MEGHAN Markle wore a fetching coat for her engagement announcement. No big deal, right? Well, the internet went mad.

Prince Harry and actor Meghan Markle. Picture: Getty
Prince Harry and actor Meghan Markle. Picture: Getty

MEGHAN Markle didn’t disappoint in the fashion stakes as she made her first public appearance with new fiance Prince Harry.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an official photo call to announce their engagement
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an official photo call to announce their engagement

The Suits actor, 36, looked elegant in a belted white coat by Canadian brand Line The Label, which she wore over a £437 ($765) dark green dress by Parosh.

The Parosh dress that Meghan wore for her engagement announcement
The Parosh dress that Meghan wore for her engagement announcement

It appeared as if the Meghan Effect was already under way with Line The Label’s website crashing because of the numbers of people trying to access it.

Meghan opted for a strappy nude heel to complete her outfit
Meghan opted for a strappy nude heel to complete her outfit

It wasn’t the first time Meghan appeared wearing clothes from the brand. She previously wore a Line The Label trench coat while attending the Invictus Games earlier this year.

The website for the Canadian brand crashed shortly after Meghan appeared in the belted coat
The website for the Canadian brand crashed shortly after Meghan appeared in the belted coat

Meghan completed her chic look with a towering pair of cream £369 ($646) Aquazzura heels, and £850 ($1489) Les Plaisirs de Birks 18k gold earrings featuring white opals by Birks.

The Birks earrings that Meghan Markle wore for her engagement announcement.
The Birks earrings that Meghan Markle wore for her engagement announcement.

The couple chose to hold their first photo call in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, much loved by Harry’s late mother Diana.

Prince Harry designed Meghan’s dazzling engagement ring, which was made by Cleave & Company, Court Jewellers and Medallists to The Queen.

Meghan waves to photographers. Picture: Eddie Mulholland/Pool via AP
Meghan waves to photographers. Picture: Eddie Mulholland/Pool via AP
The Line the Label coat Meghan wore. Picture: Supplied
The Line the Label coat Meghan wore. Picture: Supplied

The ring features two diamonds which are from Diana’s personal collection, either side of a central diamond from Botswana.

Meghan Markle’s engagement ring. Picture: AFP
Meghan Markle’s engagement ring. Picture: AFP

Earlier, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh said they were “delighted” for their grandson and his bride-to-be, and “wish them every happiness”.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said: “We are very excited for Harry and Meghan. It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Picture: Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Picture: Getty

Meghan’s parents wished their daughter and Harry “a lifetime of happiness”, adding: “We are incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry. Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person. To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents.”

This article originally appeared on The Sun.

Originally published as Meghan Markle’s wears white belted coat to engagement announcement, causes fashion brand’s website to crash

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