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Meghan Markle Regularly Promotes the Work of Her Close Friends & Wears Their Designs

Meghan Markle's close friends have been thrown into the spotlight since she married Prince Harry in May 2018. While several of them were already famous, Meghan has continued to support her friends and their business endeavors since becoming a royal—something she has demonstrated perfectly over the past few days.

Here is a rundown of all of the times Meghan has supported her friends' work in public:

Misha Nonoo

Meghan has long been friends with fashion designer Misha Nonoo and regularly wears her clothing. Most recently, Meghan wore a Misha Nonoo sweater while visiting a high school in Morocco. It's clear that Meghan is a fan of the designer's simple and classic style:

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Morocco

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The Duchess of Sussex also famously wore a pleated black skirt by Misha Nonoo back in September 2018. Meghan wore the chic look to attend the launch of Together: Our Community Cookbook, which she helped to create with a group of women affected by the Grenfell Tower Fire in London. Incidentally, Princess Beatrice has also worn the same elegant skirt.

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Serena Williams

Tennis legend Williams needs no introduction, but that hasn't stopped Meghan from showcasing her friend's talents. Most importantly, Meghan debuted a blazer from Serena Williams' clothing line during her royal tour of Australia with Prince Harry back in October 2018. The item quickly sold out, and it's easy to see why:

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Australia - Day 2

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In fact, Williams was so elated about Meghan wearing one of her blazers that she posted about it on Instagram. Her brand also celebrated the look writing, "Duchess Meghan in our Boss Blazer. A collection fit for Royalty. Click the bio link to shop our royal collection and be the ROYAL that YOU are. #BeSeenBeHeard #NationalBossDay."

Abigail Spencer

Meghan first met Spencer at an audition over a decade ago, per Entertainment Tonight, and later co-starred with her on Suits. After Meghan's two-day baby shower in New York, the duchess left The Mark Hotel wearing a black baseball cap promoting Spencer's now-canceled TV series, Rectify.

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The admiration goes both ways, with Spencer telling Entertainment Tonight in May 2018, "We were born on the same day, hours apart, in the same year... she's a trusted friend and one of the most glorious people I have ever met."

Roland Mouret

Way back in April 2016, Meghan revealed to FASHION that she met fashion designer Roland Mouret "in an hotel elevator in Istanbul." The duchess described the chance meeting saying, "this man in a bathrobe said, 'I love to dress you.'" It wasn't until she was at an after-dinner party that "he told me who he was and we’ve been friends ever since."

The Duchess of Sussex regularly wears Mouret's designs. For example, Meghan looked absolutely flawless in a sequinned Roland Mouret dress earlier this year when she attended a charity performance of Cirque du Soleil's Totem.

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Attend The Cirque du Soleil Premiere Of 'TOTEM' In Support Of Sentebale

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Even though she's now a busy member of the royal family, Meghan still finds time to support her friends, which is so sweet.

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Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist. Her bylines include Harper's BAZAAR, Nicki Swift, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Independent, Bustle, Healthline, and HelloGiggles. She co-edited The Emma Press Anthology of Illness, and previously spent all of her money on Kylie Cosmetics.

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Update: 2024-07-15