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Meghan Markle wears Princess Diana’s earrings at David Foster Foundation gala in Canada

The Duchess of Sussex attended the charity event with Prince Harry, wearing jewellery that belonged to the late princess

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David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary Celebration

What this story says

  • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the David Foster Foundation’s 40th anniversary gala in Victoria, Canada, on 8 August 2026.
  • The Duchess of Sussex wore a navy asymmetrical gown by Greta Constantine and diamond and sapphire earrings that belonged to Princess Diana.
  • The foundation provides financial support to Canadian families whose children require life-saving organ transplants, including travel and living costs.
  • The gala included performances by musicians such as Josh Groban and CeeLo Green, and stories from families who benefited from the foundation’s work.

Who covered it

Left 36%(5)Centre 35%(6)Right 29%(4)

Percentages are shares of the 15 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. Coverage measured .

Trust

74/100

Craft

58/100

Hype

32/100

15 sources · methodology

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the David Foster Foundation’s 40th anniversary gala in Victoria, Canada, on 8 August 2026. The event marked four decades of the foundation’s work supporting Canadian families whose children need organ transplants. The couple joined music producer David Foster, his wife Katharine McPhee, and performers including Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and singer Josh Groban.

The Duchess of Sussex wore a navy asymmetrical gown designed by Canadian label Greta Constantine. The outfit included a skirt slit and a short train, paired with diamond and sapphire earrings that once belonged to Princess Diana. Meghan has worn the earrings on previous occasions, including her 2018 wedding reception. Prince Harry wore a black tuxedo for the event.

The David Foster Foundation provides financial assistance to families navigating the costs of organ transplants, including travel, accommodation, and daily living expenses. The gala featured stories from families who had received support, including Heather Lazeski, whose son James has undergone two heart transplants. The foundation also promotes organ donor registration in Canada.

What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated digests mentioned the financial support the David Foster Foundation provides to families, such as covering travel, accommodation, or living costs during transplant journeys. The centre-rated reports, including CTV News, carried these details. The left-rated reports did not include the foundation’s donor registration efforts or the stories of families who spoke at the gala.

Tags:#RoyalFamily#MeghanMarkle#PrincessDiana#CharityEvent#OrganDonation#DavidFosterFoundation

Still developing. We have re-checked which outlets are covering this 4 times, most recently on 9 Aug 2026, 03:45, and will add the sides that appear.

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David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pose for photographers at the David Foster Foundation’s 40th anniversary gala in Victoria on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (Megan Yamoah)
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How each side covered it

Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.

Left

5 rated outlets

  • The five left-rated digests and reports led on Meghan Markle’s choice of jewellery. ELLE described the earrings as "meaningful" and noted that Meghan had previously worn Princess Diana’s aquamarine cocktail ring on her wedding day. Harpers Bazaar called the appearance a "rare red-carpet date night" with Prince Harry. Vogue highlighted the couple’s "matching monochromatic looks." The Blast and abc News also focused on the earrings as a tribute to Diana.
  • ELLE’s full report included Meghan’s recent comments about her daughter, Lilibet, helping her feel "brave." The outlet quoted Meghan saying, "Every day, when I feel a little bit like, ‘Oh gosh, can I do this?’ I go, ‘Lili would do it.’" The report also mentioned Meghan’s upcoming documentary, Cookie Queens, about a Girl Scout troop.

Centre

6 rated outlets

  • The five centre-rated digests and reports gave more prominence to the David Foster Foundation’s work. CTV News led with the stories of families who had benefited from the foundation, including Heather Lazeski, whose son has received two heart transplants. The outlet quoted Lazeski saying the foundation’s support "means the world to us." Live Mint and CP24 also mentioned the foundation’s 40th anniversary and its role in supporting organ transplant families.
  • CTV News’s full report included details about the foundation’s financial support, such as covering rent, utilities, and travel costs for families. It also quoted foundation CEO Michael Ravenhill encouraging Canadians to register as organ donors. The report noted that the gala included performances by CeeLo Green and Josh Groban, and that the event would continue with a free public concert the following night.

Right

4 rated outlets

  • The four right-rated digests focused on Meghan Markle’s appearance and her connection to Princess Diana. GB News described the earrings as a "special nod" to Diana, while the Daily Express led with the couple’s "surprise appearance." The Times of India noted the couple’s "longstanding connection" with David Foster since 2019. Page Six highlighted the earrings as the key detail of the event.
  • None of the right-rated digests mentioned the foundation’s work with families or the stories shared at the gala. The Times of India briefly noted the couple’s "commitment to philanthropy" but did not elaborate on the foundation’s role or impact.

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15 outlets, grouped by the leaning a published rating gives them. Every headline links to the original; an underlined outlet name opens our profile of that publisher.

Left

5

Centre

6

Right

4

Not rated

0

No outlet in this group ran the story.

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