Meghan Markle embarked on a glamorous surprise trip outside the US on Saturday evening, making her debut appearance at Paris Fashion Week.

The Duchess of Sussex joined the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear presentation in her first European public engagement in three years.

 

The 44-year-old travelled from her California home to the French capital, surprising attendees and fashion enthusiasts alike.

While there, she shared an embrace with legendary Vogue global editor Anna Wintour – appearing to put to bed a long-reported feud between the pair.

In a video shared on X, Meghan was seen asking Ms Wintour how she was, to which the media legend responded it was: “Nice to see you.”

The pair kissed each other on the cheek before Ms Wintour scanned the duchess’s outfit and remarked: “Beautiful, Cherie. You look amazing.”

Vouge’s legendary global editor and the duchess are believed to have previously clashed over editorial decisions on the magazine’s September 2022 issue.

As a result, Ms Wintour allegedly blocked Meghan from appearing on that edition of the beloved fashion magazine, resulting in an apparently tense relationship thereafter.

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Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday night

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Meghan’s last European appearance was during Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022, where she was accompanied by Prince Harry.

The Duke of Sussex did not accompany his wife to Paris on this most recent trip, with Meghan instead being escorted by security personnel.

Saturday’s surprise appearance was a long-awaited return to form by the duchess, who previously frequented fashion weeks in New York and Toronto during her time starring in the US legal drama Suits.

A spokesman for Meghan confirmed her attendance was specifically to support designer Pierpaolo Piccioli in his new role.

Meghan Markle, Baz Luhrmann

While there, Meghan met filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and Vogue global editor Anna Wintour – appearing to put to bed rumours of bad blood between the duchess and the media legend

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Meghan made wore both and all black and all white ensemble during her trip

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“Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attended the Balenciaga show in Paris on Saturday night in support of Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently assumed the role of Creative Director for the House,” a statement said.

“This marks her first time back to the shows in over a decade.

“Over the years, the Duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. They have worked closely together, collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage.

“She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and tonight was no different.