Queen Camilla appears in Dior dress days after brand 'detaches itself from Meghan Markle'

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Queen Camilla sported an elegant gem-embellished coat and dress from Dior for the first day of the Royal Ascot horse racing event.She paired the bespoke white outfit with a white hat from royal favourite Philip Treacy and the Courtauld Thomson Scallop-Shell Brooch.The Queen Consort donned the Dior ensemble days after the brand distanced itself from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, following reports that the pair were set to do a collaboration reports the Express.Recent reports suggested the Duchess was about to sign a multi-million dollar contract with the fashion brand and become the "Duchess of Dior".

Despite the rumours, the French fashion brand denied having any agreement or recent contact with Meghan Markle.A spokesman for Dior in Paris told Women's Wear Daily "the reports are unfounded" and stressed "there have been no contract negotiations or recent contact with Markle".On numerous occasions, Meghan has worn designs from the Paris-based brand, including the black dress she donned for the Royal Air Force centenary celebrations in 2018.Recently, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted in a statement white dress for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee service Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.Queen Camilla has also chosen Dior for the most significant occasions, such as during a visit to France and Normandy in 2013.

The monarch also visited the brand's showroom in Paris during a solo trip a few years ago.The Queen looked phenomenal at Ascot this week in her Dior ensemble and royal fans took to social media to praise her style.On Instagram, @eliza_greensmith commented "Dior is fabulous at any age" and added the Queen looked "stunning". Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox.