Meghan Markle’s diamond cross bracelet may be symbol of her baptism

She was recently baptised ahead of the wedding in May, and it appears that Meghan is already wearing a symbol of her new faith.

The royal bride-to-be, 36, was spotted wearing a new diamond cross bracelet on her wrist, which is believed to have been custom made.

Meghan paired the piece with a $925 (£668) silver bracelet by Birks, a Canadian brand that she has previously worn.

Her new cross bracelet is also believed to be by the same brand, designed to mark her recent baptism.

Meghan wore a new diamond cross bracelet as a symbol of her recent baptism in Birmingham last week 

The bespoke piece is believed to be by  Birks, a Canadian brand she's previously worn

The bespoke piece is believed to be by Birks, a Canadian brand she’s previously worn

A similar cross pendant is on sale at Birks for $2,495 (£1,800), the blog What Meghan Wore reported. 

The accessory is also a mark of respect to the Queen, as Meghan prepares to make her first official appearance with the 91-year-old monarch at the Commonwealth Day service today.

Meghan was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace last week, the Daily Mail revealed. 

Commenting on her choice of bracelet, royal expert Grant Harrold explained: ‘As far as wearing something to mark [her baptism], this would be a personal choice for Meghan.’

Meghan paired the diamond cross bracelet with a $925 (£668) diamond horizontal bar bracelet by the same brand

Meghan paired the diamond cross bracelet with a $925 (£668) diamond horizontal bar bracelet by the same brand

He added: ‘Princess Diana famously wore an Elizabethan styled evening dress with a diamond set cross at a gala evening at Garrards in London’s West End.

‘Members of the royal family have been wearing jewellery with both personal or religious connections for centuries.’

It was not necessary for Meghan to become an Anglican to marry Harry, 33, at St George’s Chapel in May.

However, the former Suits actress made it clear on getting engaged to the royal that she wanted to be baptised and confirmed out of respect for the Queen’s role as the head of the Church of England.

A diamond cross pendant, similar to the one on Meghan's bracelet, is on sale at Birks for $2,495 (£1,800)

A diamond cross pendant, similar to the one on Meghan’s bracelet, is on sale at Birks for $2,495 (£1,800)

The intimate 45-minute service was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, with Prince Harry, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall in attendance. 

Meghan had a multi-faith upbringing, with her father being Episcopalian, the main US offshoot of the Anglican Church, and her mother belonging to another Protestant denomination.

The royal bride-to-be also attended a Roman Catholic high school in Los Angeles, although she was not Catholic. 

Meghan is set to make her first appearance alongside the Queen and other senior royals at the Commonwealth Day service today at Westminster Abbey.

The service will also be attended by the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and the Prime Minister. 

Meghan was seen wearing her new bracelets while in Birmingham with Harry on Thursday

Meghan was seen wearing her new bracelets while in Birmingham with Harry on Thursday

Meghan was baptised at the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace last week by the Archbishop of Canterbury 

Meghan was baptised at the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace last week by the Archbishop of Canterbury 



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