Through the decades, members of the royal family have attended the Met Gala. In 1996, Princess Diana was spotted at the event wearing a navy gown designed by by John Galliano for Dior, and stunning pearl and sapphire choker; more recently, in 2018, Princess Beatrice wore a flowing purple dress to the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” themed fête.
However, two royals have yet to grace the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for fashion’s biggest night: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and royal fans will have to wait at least another year to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex make their Met Gala debut. Despite the annual speculation they could attend, Meghan and Harry won’t be in attendance at the 2026 Met Gala, which celebrates costume art.
Last week, Meghan gave an interview to an Australian publication about her approach to fashion. “Fashion is one of the most powerful industries,” Meghan told The Weekly. “It influences how we feel and what we project. And even if you don’t say a word, you can convey something in what you wear. Over the last several years, I would hear about an incorrect designer getting credit for something I wore, either via affiliate links or press, and that never seemed fair.”
She added, “Credit where credit is due. These brands and designers work so hard and take great pride in their work, and I choose them for a reason. Either supporting a friend, being brand loyal… it’s always been important to me that the correct designer is credited.”
Despite her love for fashion, it’s been a busy time for the royal couple. Just yesterday, Meghan traveled to Chicago, Illinois for the First Communion of her godson, and last weekend, Prince Harry was in Ukraine, his third trip to the war-torn country in a year. This Wednesday, the Sussexes will celebrate the seventh birthday of their son, Prince Archie.
Emily Burack (she/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.