Meghan Markle had to pack a black outfit for the Africa tour in case the Queen dies when she’s away
MEGHAN Markle has been showing off her stylish wardrobe during her royal Africa tour – but there’s one outfit she would have been required to pack.
Every royal family member has to take a black outfit with them when they travel in case the Queen or a member of the royal family dies when they are away.
In the past, there have been a few occasions when the royals have needed a packed black outfit.
When the Queen’s dad King George VI passed away in 1952, the then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were in Kenya.
She found out about the devastating news during the trip and immediately returned home.
However, after landing in the UK, the royal was forced to wait in the plane while a black outfit was brought to her so she could change before emerging down the steps.
Princess Diana was also forced to need a black outfit when she had jetted to the Alps for a skiing trip in 1992.
While she was away, the family found out that Diana’s dad, Lord Spencer, had died.
The family all wore black for their return trip to the UK.
But it’s not just the royals who have to have a black outfit on standby in case of a death in the family.
Newsreaders also have to have black suit prepared in the event they have to announce the death of a senior royal.
Meghan and Prince Harry are currently under-taking a 10-day royal tour of southern Africa and have parted ways temporarily.
Prince Harry has travelled to Botswana, Angola and Malawi, while mum Meghan is expected to stay in South Africa with Archie.
While his mum and dad have been doing numerous public engagements during their 10-day trip, Archie has been looked after by the couple’s new nanny.
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