Meghan Markle's Pearl Earrings Were a Gift From Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth II has made her love of Meghan Markle known excessively today: 1) she let Markle do her first solo event alongside her; 2) she invited Markle to ride in her royal train with her to get there, an honor not even Kate Middleton, Prince Harry or Prince William have gotten; 3) she smiled incessantly at Markle during the event; and 4) it has now been confirmed by Buckingham Palace that the Queen gave Markle the pearl earrings she's wearing today as a special gift. It isn't clear where they're from, but some speculate the pearl earrings are from the Queen's personal collection.

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In addition to the earrings, Markle wore a bespoke cream Givenchy dress and Sarah Flint heels.