Meghan Markle Stuns Wearing Princess Diana’s Iconic Gold Cartier Tank
The Royals naturally have expensive taste, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is no different. The American Riviera Orchard founder left no stone unturned to make her recent tour to Columbia fashionable. In between wearing Colombian designer clothing and sporting elegant monochromatic looks, Markle was seen honouring Princess Diana through her choice of accessories.
On August 17, Meghan Markle visited the Afro-Caribbean village of San Basilio de Palenque with her husband, Prince Harry, in stunning all-white attire. She teamed her outfit with a straw Maison Michel fedora, black T-strap sandals, and Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.
For added flair, Meghan wore her gold Cartier Love bangle and Juste Un Clou collar. But what caught our attention was the sentimental piece on her wrist – Princess Diana’s Cartier Tank Francaise watch, which Prince Harry had reportedly gifted to his wife.
Diana’s Gold Cartier Tank Française
It’s a beautiful Cartier Tank Française watch in 18ct yellow gold. The watch’s silver dial has dark black Roman hour markers and blue sword-shaped hands. The case has an octagonal crown set with a sapphire cabochon. This is a timepiece with an instantly recognisable female-forward design.
The Française rightfully ticks the box of serving as a sort of horological version of the Cartier Love bracelet because what you’re wearing here is stunning jewellery that tells the time.
Diana’s ownership of the Tank Française has influenced the entire trajectory of this timepiece. It’s been 25 years since the princess’s passing, and this Tank Française continues to be called Diana’s watch. The late Princess of Wales had another Cartier Tank Louis Cartier with a rounded gold face and a black leather strap.
Apart from being a watch that deserves the entire spotlight on its own, this Cartier Tank Française has extra significance. After all, it belonged to someone who was one of the most famous, most loved, and most photographed women in the world when she died at the early age of 36. This watch has a back story that makes it even more precious and of rare historical gravity.
Meghan Markle is fond of her Française
Meghan was first seen publicly wearing this all-gold Cartier Française in 2020. Some question the decision to flaunt Diana’s Cartier on more than one occasion, but in all honesty, The Luxury Hut believes Meghan wearing Diana’s watch simply reveals a modern woman with a healthy streak of individuality. But when it comes to Meghan Markle, one thing is for sure—a watch is never just a watch, especially when it’s Princess Diana’s Cartier Tank Française.
The Duchess is a longtime admirer of Cartier and owns another two-tone Cartier Tank Francaise, which she purchased years ago while starring in Suits. She plans on passing down this steel and gold timepiece, featuring a custom engraving, “To M.M From M.M,” to her daughter.
All in all, Meghan is known to be a fan of the Cartier Tank and never misses a chance to display the family heirlooms while still staying true to her own style.