Meghan Markle rewears second wedding dress to promote lifestyle brand

The Duchess of Sussex has not worn the design in eight years

Meghan Markle appears to have reworn her backless Stella McCartney bridal gown from her 2018 wedding in new footage from her lifestyle brand, As Ever.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, looked elegant in the ivory halterneck dress whilst reading and indulging in afternoon tea at her American home.

The video caption read: “Welcome to the World of As Ever. What began with fruit from Meghan’s garden, simmered into preserves in her home kitchen, has inspired our curated collections to bring surprise and delight to your everyday.”

The former actress paired the floor-length gown with bare feet and an oversized cream blazer, styling her hair in a low bun reminiscent of her wedding day.

Meghan Markle wore her Stella McCartney evening bridal gown for As Ever content

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The decision to rewear her wedding attire mirrors a precedent set by Queen Camilla, who famously broke with tradition by donning her wedding outfit once more in June 2007.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will mark their eighth wedding anniversary on May 19, having exchanged vows at St George’s Chapel before an audience of 600 guests that included Idris Elba and George Clooney.

Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir provided the musical accompaniment, performing ‘Stand By Me’ after creating 12 different versions of the arrangement.

Ms Gibson told Hello!: “The day of the wedding, I knew they were going to hear the 12th version, which was our most stripped back yet.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pictured on their wedding day in 2018

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“They hadn’t had time to hear it before because the 11th version needed tweaking, so this was going to be it.”

Ms Gibson added that whilst the choir felt confident about the performance itself, there was uncertainty about whether the final arrangement would meet the couple’s expectations.

She continued: “None of us were nervous on the day about performing, but I was nervous as to whether this would be exactly what they wanted. It felt incredible on the day.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry driving off to their wedding reception

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For the ceremony, Meghan wore a bespoke bateau-neck creation by Givenchy’s Clare Waight Keller, complemented by the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara lent by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Her silk tulle veil, spanning five metres, featured hand-embroidered flowers requiring 3,900 hours of craftsmanship.

The evening reception at Frogmore House saw her change into the Stella McCartney gown, accessorised with Aquazzura heels and the late Princess Diana’s aquamarine ring.