On Tuesday afternoon, the Prince of Wales hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace on behalf of King Charles, attended by Princess Katherine. William invited other young royals to join him, including Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall. Despite the rainy weather, Zara appeared to be making a subtle statement as she arrived at Buckingham Palace for the event. She looked stunning in a white dress adorned with pink buttons, paired with bubblegum pink suede heels and a whimsical Barbie pink hat.
While many attendees protected themselves from the rain with umbrellas, Zara added an unexpected accessory to her ensemble: clear protective caps on her heels to prevent damage to the grass. Some royal fans interpreted this as a subtle message to Meghan Markle, who was previously criticized for wearing high heels to a polo match. Meghan’s choice of footwear, which included stiletto heels, raised questions about the practicality of wearing such shoes on grass, which could damage the pitch.
Zara’s decision to wear heel protectors at the garden party sparked discussion among fashion enthusiasts on social media, with some suggesting that wedges would have been a more appropriate choice for the occasion. Meghan’s preference for stiletto heels at sporting events has also attracted attention in the past, with comparisons to her sister-in-law, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who often opts for more practical shoes like loafers.
This isn’t the first time Zara has thrown shade at Meghan. In 2022, she and Katherine joined forces to challenge some of the claims Meghan made since she left her position as a senior royal in 2020. Meghan’s claim that she intentionally avoided wearing bright colors to avoid colliding with senior members of the family was apparently countered by Catherine’s choice of a celebratory event. deep burgundy coat at a Christmas carol concert. Other royals, including Zara and Princess Charlotte, have also adopted the same shade, suggesting a coordinated response to Meghan’s claims.
