Meghan Markle arrives at the Invictus Games venue in The Hague, Netherlands. AP Photo
Meghan Markle arrives at the Invictus Games venue in The Hague, Netherlands. AP Photo
Meghan Markle arrives at the Invictus Games venue in The Hague, Netherlands. AP Photo
Meghan Markle arrives at the Invictus Games venue in The Hague, Netherlands. AP Photo

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The symbolism of Meghan Markle's all-white power suit at the Invictus Games

The duchess paired an oversized Valentino ensemble with subtle gold accessories

Selina Denman
Selina Denman

April 16, 2022

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For her first public appearance in Europe in more than two years, Meghan Markle donned an androgynous white suit by Valentino.

Attending a reception at the Invictus Games site in The Hague ahead of the games, Markle paired a boxy double-breasted wool blazer with high-waisted trousers and towering white heels from Aquazzura, which she first wore to her wedding in 2018. She also sported the diamond earrings from her nuptials.

Meghan Markle paired her white suit with a Cartier Tank watch that belonged to Princess Diana. AP Photo
Meghan Markle paired her white suit with a Cartier Tank watch that belonged to Princess Diana. AP Photo

Markle’s sister-in-law Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, opted for a similar look during a tour of the Caribbean in March, donning a more slim-fitting white Alexander McQueen suit with an orange top. Masculine-inspired trouser suits are a key trend in womenswear in 2022, as seen on the Oscars red carpet, where Uma Thurman, Kristen Stewart and Zendaya all embraced sharp tailoring.

Kate Middleton wore a white suit to meet the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet Holness. AFP
Kate Middleton wore a white suit to meet the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet Holness. AFP

Understated, timeless and comfortable, the power suit was a strong style statement as Markle made her return to Europe. The white suit has strong feminist overtones, given its links to the outfits worn by the suffragettes in the early 1900s. When US Vice President Kamala Harris made her first address to the nation after being elected, her white trouser suit was viewed as highly symbolic.

Kamala Harris in November 2020, after being elected US Vice President. Getty Images
Kamala Harris in November 2020, after being elected US Vice President. Getty Images

Markle has been a strong supporter of Valentino over recent years, donning a white mini-dress by the brand onstage at the Global Citizen Live concert in 2021 and filling her maternity wardrobe with bespoke pieces from the Italian fashion label.

Markle accessorised her monochrome suit with a white Valentino bag and gold jewellery, including a Love pendant by designer Sophie Lis, a delicate gold hand chain and a Cartier Tank watch that used to belong to Princess Diana. The timepiece is believed to have been a gift from Prince Harry and was worn by Diana for a number of formal occasions.

Harry wore a navy blue suit. Earlier in the day, the couple were with a Netflix crew, who are filming a documentary called Heart of Invictus, focusing on the Paralympic-style games and Harry’s involvement in the initiative

This is the first time that the couple have made a public appearance in Europe since quitting as senior working royals more than two years ago. The couple who now live in Montecito, California, arrived in The Hague, the Netherlands, on Friday, after stopping off in the UK to visit Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles.

Scroll through the gallery below to see Meghan Markle's style evolution.

Meghan Markle, in a black shirt and shorts, attends the DPA pre-Emmy gift lounge at the Peninsula Hotel on September 18, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a black shirt and shorts, attends the DPA pre-Emmy gift lounge at the Peninsula Hotel on September 18, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a pink mini dress, attends the Some Kind-a Gorgeous style and beauty lounge at the Chateau Marmont on August 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a pink mini dress, attends the Some Kind-a Gorgeous style and beauty lounge at the Chateau Marmont on August 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a navy lace dress, attends the USA Network's tour at the Pacific Design Centre on February 15, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a navy lace dress, attends the USA Network's tour at the Pacific Design Centre on February 15, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a grey midi dress, attends the WGC Hosts Party at the Windsor Arms Hotel on September 11, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a grey midi dress, attends the WGC Hosts Party at the Windsor Arms Hotel on September 11, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. AFP
Meghan Markle, in pink satin, attends the Rising Stars: Producers Ball during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. AFP
Meghan Markle, in pink satin, attends the Rising Stars: Producers Ball during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a terracotta gathered dress, arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a terracotta gathered dress, arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a fuchsia strapless dress, attends the Elle Women in Television Celebration at Soho House on January 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California.AFP
Meghan Markle, in a fuchsia strapless dress, attends the Elle Women in Television Celebration at Soho House on January 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California.AFP
Meghan Markle, in a printed mini dress, attends a USA Network event at Pier 36 on May 16, 2013 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a printed mini dress, attends a USA Network event at Pier 36 on May 16, 2013 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in an embellished LBD, attends the premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 11, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in an embellished LBD, attends the premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 11, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a knotted strapless dress, attends the London Global Gift Gala at ME Hotel on November 19, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a knotted strapless dress, attends the London Global Gift Gala at ME Hotel on November 19, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in Roland Mouret, attends the Elton John Aids Foundation's benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on October 28, 2014 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Roland Mouret, attends the Elton John Aids Foundation's benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on October 28, 2014 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Misha Nonoo, attends NBC's press day at Four Seasons Hotel New York on June 24, 2015 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Misha Nonoo, attends NBC's press day at Four Seasons Hotel New York on June 24, 2015 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Dolce & Gabbana, attends Elle's 6th Annual Women In Television dinner at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 20, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Dolce & Gabbana, attends Elle's 6th Annual Women In Television dinner at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 20, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. AFP
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in a coat by Line The Label, announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in a coat by Line The Label, announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in a Mackage coat, visit Nottingham for their first official public engagement on December 1, 2017 in Nottingham, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in a Mackage coat, visit Nottingham for their first official public engagement on December 1, 2017 in Nottingham, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Burberry, arrive at Social Bite cafe in Rose Street on February 13, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Burberry, arrive at Social Bite cafe in Rose Street on February 13, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a J Crew coat, arrives in Birmingham, England, on March 8, 2018. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a J Crew coat, arrives in Birmingham, England, on March 8, 2018. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a Greta Constantine skirt and Victoria Beckham jumper, during a walkabout on March 23, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a Greta Constantine skirt and Victoria Beckham jumper, during a walkabout on March 23, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in Max Mara, attends a reception with the Commonwealth Youth Forum at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on April 18, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in Max Mara, attends a reception with the Commonwealth Youth Forum at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on April 18, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Self-Portrait, attend the Invictus Games Reception at Australia House on April 21, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Self-Portrait, attend the Invictus Games Reception at Australia House on April 21, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince William, Meghan Markle, in Emilia Wickstead, and Prince Harry attend an Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey on April 25, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince William, Meghan Markle, in Emilia Wickstead, and Prince Harry attend an Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey on April 25, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, leave St George's Chapel after their wedding ceremony on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, leave St George's Chapel after their wedding ceremony on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Goat, attend the Prince of Wales's 70th birthday celebration at Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Goat, attend the Prince of Wales's 70th birthday celebration at Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Brandon Maxwell, attends the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception at Marlborough House on July 5, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Brandon Maxwell, attends the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception at Marlborough House on July 5, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Dior, attends an event to mark the centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Dior, attends an event to mark the centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Oscar de la Renta, attend the Coach Core Awards held at Loughborough University on September 24, 2018 in Loughborough, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Oscar de la Renta, attend the Coach Core Awards held at Loughborough University on September 24, 2018 in Loughborough, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Hugo Boss skirt, and Prince Harry at The University of Chichester Tech Park during an official visit to Sussex on October 3, 2018 in Chichester, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Hugo Boss skirt, and Prince Harry at The University of Chichester Tech Park during an official visit to Sussex on October 3, 2018 in Chichester, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Martin Grant coat, arrive at the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Martin Grant coat, arrive at the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Martin Grant, visit Bondi Beach on October 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Martin Grant, visit Bondi Beach on October 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Emilia Wickstead, attend the official opening of the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park on October 20, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Emilia Wickstead, attend the official opening of the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park on October 20, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Safiyaa, arrive for a state dinner on October 23, 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Safiyaa, arrive for a state dinner on October 23, 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Figue, visits the University of the South Pacific on October 24, 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Figue, visits the University of the South Pacific on October 24, 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Self-Portrait, arrive at Fua'amotu Airport on October 25, 2018 in Nuku'Alofa, Tonga. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Self-Portrait, arrive at Fua'amotu Airport on October 25, 2018 in Nuku'Alofa, Tonga. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Oscar de la Renta, attend the Australian Geographic Society Awards at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, Australia, on October 26, 2018. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Oscar de la Renta, attend the Australian Geographic Society Awards at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, Australia, on October 26, 2018. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, arrive at a public walkabout at the Rotorua Government Gardens on October 31, 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, arrive at a public walkabout at the Rotorua Government Gardens on October 31, 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Sentaler coat, depart Birkenhead Town Hall on January 14, 2019 in Birkenhead, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Sentaler coat, depart Birkenhead Town Hall on January 14, 2019 in Birkenhead, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in an H&M dress, visits the Mayhew, an animal welfare charity, on January 16, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in an H&M dress, visits the Mayhew, an animal welfare charity, on January 16, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Roland Mouret, attend the Cirque du Soleil premiere Of 'Totem' at Royal Albert Hall on January 16, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Roland Mouret, attend the Cirque du Soleil premiere Of 'Totem' at Royal Albert Hall on January 16, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, attend the Endeavour Fund awards at Drapers' Hall on February 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, attend the Endeavour Fund awards at Drapers' Hall on February 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Carolina Herrera, with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, during an audience at his residence on February 25, 2019 in Rabat, Morocco. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Carolina Herrera, with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, during an audience at his residence on February 25, 2019 in Rabat, Morocco. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Erdem, and Prince Harry attend a Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House on March 11, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Erdem, and Prince Harry attend a Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House on March 11, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, pose with their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at St George's Hall at Windsor Castle on May 8, 2019 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, pose with their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at St George's Hall at Windsor Castle on May 8, 2019 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Jason Wu, attend the premiere of Disney's 'The Lion King' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Jason Wu, attend the premiere of Disney's 'The Lion King' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Veronica Beard, and Prince Harry visit District 6 Museum on September 23, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Veronica Beard, and Prince Harry visit District 6 Museum on September 23, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Nonie, arrive at the Creative Industries and Business Reception at the British High Commissioners residence on October 2, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Nonie, arrive at the Creative Industries and Business Reception at the British High Commissioners residence on October 2, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Sentaler coat, and Prince Harry attend the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Sentaler coat, and Prince Harry attend the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Reiss coat, arrives for her visit with Prince Harry to Canada House on January 7, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Reiss coat, arrives for her visit with Prince Harry to Canada House on January 7, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Victoria Beckham, presents an award during the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House on March 5, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Victoria Beckham, presents an award during the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House on March 5, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Safiyaa, arrive at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Safiyaa, arrive at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Emilia Wickstead, attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Emilia Wickstead, attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Armani, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey for an interview which will be broadcast in the US on March 7, 2021. AP
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Armani, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey for an interview which will be broadcast in the US on March 7, 2021. AP
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UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

Sri Lanka squad for tri-nation series

Angelo Mathews (c), Upul Tharanga, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Janith Perera, Thisara Perera, Asela Gunaratne, Niroshan Dickwella, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Dushmantha Chameera, Shehan Madushanka, Akila Dananjaya, Lakshan Sandakan and Wanidu Hasaranga

Yemen's Bahais and the charges they often face

The Baha'i faith was made known in Yemen in the 19th century, first introduced by an Iranian man named Ali Muhammad Al Shirazi, considered the Herald of the Baha'i faith in 1844.

The Baha'i faith has had a growing number of followers in recent years despite persecution in Yemen and Iran. 

Today, some 2,000 Baha'is reside in Yemen, according to Insaf. 

"The 24 defendants represented by the House of Justice, which has intelligence outfits from the uS and the UK working to carry out an espionage scheme in Yemen under the guise of religion.. aimed to impant and found the Bahai sect on Yemeni soil by bringing foreign Bahais from abroad and homing them in Yemen," the charge sheet said. 

Baha'Ullah, the founder of the Bahai faith, was exiled by the Ottoman Empire in 1868 from Iran to what is now Israel. Now, the Bahai faith's highest governing body, known as the Universal House of Justice, is based in the Israeli city of Haifa, which the Bahais turn towards during prayer. 

The Houthis cite this as collective "evidence" of Bahai "links" to Israel - which the Houthis consider their enemy. 

 

Disability on screen

Empire — neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis; bipolar disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Rosewood and Transparent — heart issues

24: Legacy — PTSD;

Superstore and NCIS: New Orleans — wheelchair-bound

Taken and This Is Us — cancer

Trial & Error — cognitive disorder prosopagnosia (facial blindness and dyslexia)

Grey’s Anatomy — prosthetic leg

Scorpion — obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety

Switched at Birth — deafness

One Mississippi, Wentworth and Transparent — double mastectomy

Dragons — double amputee

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Updated: April 17, 2022, 5:56 AM
FashionMeghan Markle