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Meghan Markle's thoughtful tribute to Princess Diana with touching nod

The Duchess of Sussex attended Northwestern University in 1999.

Meghan Markle's thoughtful tribute to Princess Diana with touching nod

Meghan Markle recently made a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, by wearing a purple Northwestern University sweatshirt, which Prince Harry's mother had been spotted in during her final years.

The Duchess of Sussex's outfit was shared via her Instagram Stories as she offered a glimpse into her weekend routine and bore special significance, as it was the same piece Princess Diana wore during her visit to the university in 1996, a years before Meghan and Harry crossed paths.

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The sweatshirt itself dates back to Princess Diana's visit to Northwestern in June 1996, when she toured the Chicago area, meeting with students and stopping by a local hospital as she continued to prove herself a woman of the people.

Diana was photographed later wearing the sweatshirt, paired with white biker shorts and sneakers, outside the Chelsea Harbour Club in London. This sighting of the beloved princess sparked a connection to Meghan's own college memories, adding further sentiment.

In addition to the heartfelt nod to Princess Diana, Meghan's Instagram Stories also showcased a sweet moment with her children. The Duchess shared a playful interaction with Archie, who offered to take the hose from his mother, capturing the warmth and closeness of their family life.

The 43-year-old's respite comes ahead of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan. The trailer for the series, which will premiere on March 4, features Meghan engaging in various activities, from cooking in a kitchen to arranging flowers.

What did Markle do at Northwestern?

In 1999, Meghan Markle was itted to Northwestern University (NU) in Evanston, Illinois, where she became a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and participated in volunteer work with the Glass Slipper Project.

After her junior year, Meghan's uncle, Michael Markle, helped her secure an internship as a junior press officer at the American embassy in Buenos Aires, fueling her interest in a potential political career. However, after failing to achieve a high enough score on the Foreign Service Officer Test to continue with the U.S. State Department, she returned to Northwestern.

Meghan also took part in a study abroad program in Madrid, Spain before completing her studies in 2003.

She earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in Theater and International Studies from the School of Communication at Northwestern.

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