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Meghan Markle’s first appearance on European soil in over two years was heralded with a touch of drama, as observers noted the Duchess of Sussex seemed to be exhibiting a sashay while leaving the Balenciaga show in Paris.
The Duchess, 44, presented a sophisticated image in a chic white oversized button-through outfit featuring an integrated cape, and some onlookers perceived her to have the strut of a fashionista.
Amidst an array of high-profile celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, FKA Twigs, and Anne Hathaway, Meghan enjoyed her moment on the catwalk, embodying the essence of a supermodel as she made her exit from the star-studded show.
With her lips slightly parted, the Duchess struck her best pose as she confidently exited the venue with her entourage.
She then paused before getting into her blacked out minivan.
One person commented on the video: ‘Why is she walking like that?’
Another replied: ‘Thought the same thing. That’s the “I’m very important you know” walk.’
A fourth wasped: ‘She’s trying way too hard. It almost looks like parody.’
Regal catwalk: Meghan seemed to experience her personal model moment as she strutted in front of numerous cameras while departing the Balenciaga show in Paris this weekend.
Nonetheless, others praised the Duchess, saying: ‘Love that energy. Channel your inner princess,’ and another remarked: ‘She is so elegant and has always had style.’
The chic ensemble the former royal wore was a custom piece from Balenciaga, made by designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, who is also Meghan’s friend.
A spokesperson for the former working royal informed People that she made a surprise appearance at the show on Saturday evening in support of Pierpaolo, who has recently taken on the role of creative director for the brand.
The mother-of-two paired the look with a black suede Balenciaga bag, glitzy oval diamond earrings and £745 black Balenciaga Knife heels.
It was her first trip to Europe since the 2023 Invictus Games, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Meghan wore her chocolate brown tresses in an effortlessly elegant slicked back bun and minimal makeup.
She was previously a regular at New York and Toronto Fashion Weeks whilst working as an actress on US drama series Suits.
A spokesperson for Meghan told PEOPLE: ‘She has long admired [Pierpaolo’s] craftsmanship and modern elegance, and tonight was no different. This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.’
According to the publication, the pair have worked together closely over the years and would often ‘collaborate’ on designs for ‘key moments’.
Her chic ensemble was a custom piece from Balenciaga, made by designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, who is also Meghan’s friend
There was mixed reaction to Meghan’s supermodel walk, with some praising her for her style and others saying it looked ‘like a parody’
For her first Paris fashion week event in many years, the Duchess decided to go for monochrome looks, as she also sporting an all-black ensemble went she went out for dinner in the French capital.
She was snapped leaving her hotel in a custom black Balenciaga dress by Pierpaolo Piccioli black dress, which she also paired with the same heels.
Crowds of photographers, journalists and fans gathered outside in a bid to catch a glimpse of the former actress.
But Prince Harry was nowhere to be seen as his wife was flanked by security who escorted her to a waiting car.
A source close to the Sussexes told the Daily Mail: ‘The couple always like to make sure that either mum or dad is at home to put the kids to bed’.
It comes amid revelations that the estranged prince lambasted ‘men in grey suits’ at Buckingham Palace, accusing aides of trying to sabotage his reconciliation with the King.
The Duke’s furious broadside is an extraordinary echo of his mother Princess Diana’s criticism of shadowy royal courtiers – who she also derided as ‘the men in grey suits’ and accused of undermining her.
Harry is understood to be infuriated at what he sees as a concerted campaign by unnamed Palace officials to torpedo his efforts to strike a rapprochement with his father by giving hostile briefings to newspapers.
‘The relationship between the Duke and His Majesty The King is a matter for the two of them and the two of them only,’ a source close to the Duke told The Mail on Sunday.
‘The men in grey suits should stay out of it.’
Earlier, he said he ‘would love’ to spend more time in the UK going forward and has told his delighted father it could even be every few months in 2026.
But the Duke of Sussex insists that he will never move back to Britain because ‘he’s genuinely very happy in California’.
In response, King Charles is said to have been ‘absolutely clear’ that his youngest son cannot be a ‘half-in, half-out’ working royal – and Harry is said to swear blind that there is ‘no move’ being made ‘to be back in the institution’.
Meghan was also snapped leaving her hotel in a custom black Balenciaga dress by Pierpaolo Piccioli black dress, which she also paired with the same heels
The monarch desperately wants a relationship with his youngest son – and especially his grandchildren Lilibet and Archie – with insiders claiming Charles may even be willing to offer the Sussexes their own pied-à-terre in Britain.
Earlier this week, Meghan’s estranged father declared he is ‘fine’ after fears a huge earthquake had trapped him on the 19th floor of his Philippines apartment block.
Thomas Markle, 81, said ‘please don’t worry about me, everything is okay’ after it was revealed he was unable to leave this home. He then thanked ‘everyone’ for their ‘concern’.
The worry was sparked by Duchess of Sussex’s half-sister, Samantha Markle, who posted on social media that her father was unable to leave his flat after the 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit 10pm local time (3pm BST, 10am ET) on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Meghan recently gave fans a rare glimpse inside the $14million mansion she shares with Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in California.
She took to her Instagram account last Friday to show off what appeared to be her cosy living room in her Montecito home.
Sharing a clip on her story with her 4.2million followers, the mother-of-two showcased an elegant floral arrangement and her beagle, Mia, sleeping on a stunning cream armchair and matching cushioned footstool.
The eye-catching flowers were placed in a white stone vase, embellished with the logo from Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever.
It was recently revealed that Meghan and Prince Harry are heading to New York City this month, where they will accept an award for their mental health advocacy.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been given the Project Healthy Minds’ Humanitarians of the Year Award in recognition of their campaigns to make the online world a safer place for families and young people, according to PEOPLE magazine.
