Overview

• Markle attended Pierpaolo Piccioli’s first Balenciaga show in Paris in her first public appearance in Europe since the 2023 Invictus Games.
• Her spokesperson said she traveled to back Piccioli, citing a long relationship and past collaborations on high-profile looks.
• She arrived in a white oversized-cape ensemble, later changed into a black look for an after-party, and was seen greeting Anna Wintour.
• A widely shared clip showed an awkward near-kiss as she greeted Piccioli, a moment both handled with smiles before posing for photos.
• An Instagram Story filmed from a limousine showing bridges near the Pont de l’Alma prompted criticism as some called the post insensitive; Prince Harry did not accompany her and no royal response was reported.