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Courtney Pochin

Meghan Markle fans think Kate tried to 'upstage' her at Archie's christening

Over the weekend Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released a sweet statement to mark the day.

They said: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son.

"They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment.

"Their Royal Highnesses feel fortunate to have enjoyed this day with family and the godparents of Archie."

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor had a private christening (PA)

Alongside this, the couple released two with one featuring a number of family members - including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Eagle-eyed royal fans were quick to point out that Kate Middleton was wearing an interesting accessory in the image.

The 37-year-old paid tribute to her late mother-in-law with her jewellery, opting to wear Princess Diana's Collingwood Pearl Earrings for the occasion.

These are the very same ones Diana wore to Prince Harry's christening in 1984.

While some thought this was a sweet gesture, others saw it as a sign of "disrespect" against Meghan.

Princess Diana wore the earrings to Harry's Christening (PA Archive/PA Images)

Writing on Twitter one person said: "I think Kate wanted to upstage Meghan. With all the earrings at Kate's disposal, why did she wear the ones that Diana wore during Harry's christening? Personally I would have given Meghan the earrings."

Another commented: "Attention seeking at a Sussex Family event. Meghan would be roasted for this type of tacky move. Evoking Diana's special moment with Harry at his son's christening? This simply wasn't her role."

A third posted: "In all honesty I think Kate was a tad bit disrespectful and spiteful.

"She didn't have to come there dressed the way she was and sporting Princess Diana's earrings. I believe she did that intentionally to upstage Meghan's special moment."

However one royal fan account, The_Mountbatten_Windsors pointed out that people shouldn't make such "nasty" assumptions, as no one knows for sure that Kate didn't offer Meghan the earrings.

Despite all this, Meghan didn't seem to mind and instead made her own statement with her accessories on the day, choosing to wear her £12,000 Cartier diamond earrings.

These are the same studs she wore when she said her vows back in May 2018.

Stylist Rochelle White, told Mail Online this was a way for Meghan to tie the two events together and pay homage to her wedding.

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