Power of a royal to crash a website
So you surely know that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has arrived in Australia. Oh, yes, husband Prince Harry is here too. They’re here for the Invictus Games in Sydney, the sporting event Harry created for injured and sick armed services personnel.
But the real news yesterday – not discounting Monday’s Palace tweet that she was pregnant – was what she was wearing.
The classic-look shift dress by Australian designer Karen Gee received maximum media coverage. Did anything else happen in Australia on Tuesday? In case you missed it, the frock in question sells for $1800 and caused the Karen Gee website to crash. Be sure (to be read with tongue firmly in cheek) you won’t be buying one any time soon!
What a fillip on offer for Aussie designers though, with Meghan expected to wear a range of Australian creations during a week-long visit that will also take in Melbourne, Fraser Island and Dubbo.
Gee, a Sydney-based designer and mother of five, said she was “so proud, particularly because I am not a world-recognised brand”.
How does one get to be worn by Meghan? Ms Gee said she sent several pieces for consideration but had been bound by a confidentiality agreement about the detail.
We breathlessly await the dawning of upcoming days – and nights.
... saw the interview with Karen Gee....what an impressive amazing and "quiet achiever"! Couldn't have happened to a nicer person!