Overview
- Harper’s Bazaar published the Duchess of Sussex’s December 2025/January 2026 cover and photo spread on November 21, shot by Malick Bodian.
- Royal-watchers and fans quickly shared side-by-side comparisons on Reddit and X highlighting visual echoes of Princess Diana’s portraits.
- Noted matches include a floor-seated, legs-crossed shot in a white top and black pants resembling a Patrick Demarchelier image of Diana released years after her death.
- Additional parallels cited are an asymmetrical red dress akin to a 1994 Demarchelier photo used on a post-1997 Vogue tribute cover and a black‑and‑white lounge pose reminiscent of Mario Testino’s 1997 Vanity Fair portrait.
- People and the Daily Mail have requested comment from Meghan and Harper’s Bazaar, and outlets report it is unclear how much creative input she had on the shoot.