broke a strict royal rule last year during a visit that the late would not approve.
The Duchess of Sussex to attend the premiere of the Bob Marley: One Love film.
‘s wife looked stunning in that featured a maxi balloon skirt.
For the rest of her look, Meghan kept the rest of her accessories, as well as her hair and make-up, minimal but she sported a very particular type of manicure that not many royals would choose.
Traditionally, according to royal protocol, royal ladies are expected to adopt a natural look, including their nails.
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Meghan Markle did not follow royal protocol for one of her appearances in 2024 (Image: Getty)
It has been previously reported that the late Queen Elizabeth, along with Kate, the Princess of Wales, favour Essie’s Ballet Slippers – a very light and subtle baby pink with a glossy finish.
Usually, they would have a squoval or soft square shape to their nails.
Even Meghan is said to have chosen the shade to attend royal engagements.
But last year, the duchess ignored the royal tradition and opted for a typical short and French manicure. Meghan wore a beige base with white tips on very square nails.
The style dominated the 2000s while it’s still quite popular among women.
But a nail technician commented on Meghan’s nail choice and suggested it hints at her own approach to life after leaving the Royal Family with back in 2020.
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Meghan Markle sported frenchies in Jamaica (Image: Getty)
Seriah Leslie, nail technician at Young LDN, told : “Queen Elizabeth was the pioneer for this as her favourites were Essie ‘Ballet Slippers’ and ‘Mademoiselle’.
“Since Meghan has left her royal duties, we’ve seen her branch out in different new trends from dark nails to now the classic French manicure which symbolises freedom and independence while sharing her own genuine creative flare.”
The manicurist added that French manicures were very popular in the 1970s, especially on movie sets “to eliminate the need to switch out colours between shoots.”
She explained: “French manicure is the optimism of classic. The ladies of today switch it up with different colours but the classic white will always be a staple.
“Square nails are the most natural-looking nail shape and easiest to maintain and look best with Meghan’s slender fingers.”
Leslie explained that it’s very easy to recreate Meghan’s mani at home: “Using your favourite sheer pink nail polish apply two thin coats evenly on the nails.
“Use a bright white nail polish [and] use a thin tip of the brush to make a straight line at the edge of the nail.”