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Meghan Markle gave a nod to her Canadian ties on Commonwealth Day with hubby Prince Harry on Monday.
The Duchess of Sussex sported a shimmery emerald green coat dress created by Canadian fashion designer Erdem Moralıoğlu, who was born in Montreal, while touring the Canada House in London.
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are marking #CommonwealthDay by celebrating the diverse community of Canadians living around the UK," Kensington Palace explained in a tweet, sharing a video of the royal couple being greeted by hundreds of people waving Canadian flags.
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Markle has a strong connection to Canada, which she called home while filming the USA series "Suits" in Toronto. The 37-year-old former actress moved to the capital of Ontario around 2011 — it was at that time that she met one of her closest friends, stylist Jessica Mulroney.
She visited Mulroney in Toronto in August for a three-day getaway. Mulroney's twin sons and young daughter were also in Markle and Prince Harry's royal wedding in May.
So, it's no surprise Markle would want to pay tribute to the country.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, watch a musical performance at Canada House, the offices of the High Commision of Canada in the United Kingdom, during an event to mark Commonwealth Day, in central London, on March 11, 2019. (CHRIS JACKSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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The green coat may also give a subtle shout-out to Markle's mother, Doria Ragland. The details on the back of the coat is referred to as the “Doria beaded rose embroidery," People pointed out, citing Erdem.
Nina Kharey, the founder of Alberta-based clothing line NONIE, once praised Markle for supporting Canadian designers after spotting the Duchess of Sussex in one of her own trench dresses.
“Seeing Meghan Markle wear the NONIE Trench Dress ... with such elegance and grace is beyond exciting!” Kharey previously told People. “Her continuous support of Canadian brands is remarkable, and it is a true honor to be the first Canadian based ready-to-wear designer she has worn since her wedding earlier this year.”
Kensington Palace later thanked young Canadians for sharing their traditions, particularly the "spring tradition of making maple taffy," with Markle and Prince Harry.
The palace also tweeted more photos of the pair "meeting young Canadians working in fashion, the arts, business and academia."
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