In a surprising turn of events, Petra, renowned for her association with Chopard, has reportedly prohibited Meghan Markle from participating in a Chopard deal, citing alleged photoshopping by the Duchess of Sussex. The conflict arose from the belief that Meghan manipulated photos to her advantage, portraying Petra in an unfavorable light. Petra vehemently opposes Meghan's involvement in the Chopard transaction.
Annually, Chopard's co-chairman and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele, unveils an extravagant jewelry collection on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. In keeping with tradition, this collection features 72 distinct pieces, symbolizing the years of the event. The theme for this collection centered around love, inspiring the creation of exquisite jewelry pieces.
Meghan, also known as the Duchess of Sussex, has been a longstanding ambassador for Chopard. It was Meghan who introduced Petra to the new Chopard and Cannes collection, presenting an illustrated book narrating the tale of a love-struck girl. The story unfolds with her receiving flowers and a love letter, guiding the model through pages adorned with a variety of magnificent jewelry. The collection showcased opulent necklaces with emeralds and sapphires, flower-shaped earrings, opal brooches, pink diamond rings, and more.
Worth noting is the previous appearance of Top Model Petra Nemcova and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, at a social event before Meghan's marriage to Prince Harry. Despite Petra's commitment to various charities, she couldn't attend the royal wedding due to her Cannes Film Festival obligations. Their prior encounter didn't necessarily indicate a close relationship, and a source mentioned that Petra declined Meghan and Harry's wedding invitation due to geographical distance.
However, an old photograph of the two has since gained attention, alleging Meghan digitally altered her appearance to overshadow supermodel Petra. This incident sparked a feud between Petra and the Duchess, resulting in Meghan losing sponsorship from Chopard and the termination of collaborations on royal collections.
Chopard's apparent distancing from the Duchess also stems from Meghan's association with diamond earrings gifted by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, sparking controversy. These extravagant chandelier earrings were reportedly acquired using controversial funds, prompting public outrage. Meghan, reportedly unaware of the Saudi royal family's involvement, wore the earrings to a state dinner. The controversy surrounding Meghan's choice to wear earrings linked to controversial funds led to condemnation, with concerns raised about the ethical implications of such actions.
Sarah Leah Whitson, the executive director of "Democracy for the Arab World," expressed confusion over Meghan's decision to wear earrings associated with a high-profile crime case. While royal protocol designates gifts from foreign heads of state as Crown property, wedding gifts given to senior royals can be retained by the recipients throughout their lives. Meghan's public appearances with these earrings raised ethical questions and concerns about their appropriateness given the circumstances.
The controversy surrounding the earrings and Petra's alleged ban on Meghan's Chopard involvement adds fuel to rumors of strained relationships between the Duchess and other public figures. As events continue to unfold, the speculation surrounding Meghan's future interactions in high-profile settings and collaborations remains a topic of interest.
