Paris just got its biggest plot twist of the season. Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance at Paris Fashion Week, marking her first trip to Europe in over two years.
The 44-year-old royal was spotted leaving her hotel with a radiant smile, looking effortlessly polished as she headed to the Balenciaga show. Meghan wore an oversized white cape layered over a crisp button-down shirt and matching trousers — a clean, minimalist ensemble that perfectly blended luxury and restraint. She completed the look with sleek black pointed-toe heels, understated jewelry, and a perfectly tied low bun that screamed quiet confidence.
While photographers called her name from every direction, there was one person notably missing — Prince Harry. The Duchess arrived solo, accompanied only by her discreet security team, who guided her to a waiting car as fans lined the sidewalks, hoping to catch a glimpse of her.
This rare European appearance comes after Meghan’s last public trip abroad during the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany. Since then, she’s been spotted mostly in California, focusing on her projects and her lifestyle brand As Ever.
For longtime followers, the moment was a throwback to her pre-royal days — when Meghan regularly attended fashion events in New York and Toronto during her Suits era. Only this time, the crowd, the cameras, and the anticipation were much, much bigger.
And in true Meghan style — love her or not — she knew exactly how to make an entrance.
