--- title: "Meghan Markle wears Princess Diana’s earrings at David Foster Foundation gala in Canada" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/meghan-markle-wears-princess-dianas-earrings-at-david-foster-foundation-gala-in" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/meghan-markle-wears-princess-dianas-earrings-at-david-foster-foundation-gala-in" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/meghan-markle-wears-princess-dianas-earrings-at-david-foster-foundation-gala-in.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/meghan-markle-wears-princess-dianas-earrings-at-david-foster-foundation-gala-in" category: "Media" published: "2026-08-09T02:46:52.681Z" source_reported: "2026-08-09T01:30:00.000Z" updated: "2026-08-09T02:46:52.681Z" trust_score: 74 critic_score: 58 hype_score: 32 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-09T03:05:59.453Z" --- # 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* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 74 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports corroborate key facts. - Craft 58 of 100, higher is better. Most digests lack specific detail. - Hype 32 of 100, lower is better. Some headlines sensationalize the event. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - 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. 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. ## Who covered it Shares of the 15 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 33% (5) - Centre: 40% (6) - Right: 27% (4) 0 of 15 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-09T03:05:59.453Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-09T04:45:14.920Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - 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 - 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 - 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. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 7 - high: 5 - veryHigh: 3 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [US Magazine](https://usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-share-sneak-peak-at-date-night) — Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Sneak Peek at Date Night at Star-Studded Fundraiser - [The Blast](https://theblast.com/832270/meghan-markle-diana-earrings-date-night-harry) — Meghan Markle Channels Diana With Late Princess' Earrings On Date Night With Harry - [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/entertainment/2026/08/08/prince-harry-and-meghan-join-stars-in-victoria-for-david-foster-foundations-40th-anniversary) — Prince Harry and Meghan join stars in Victoria for David Foster Foundation’s 40th anniversary - [Good Morning America](https://goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/meghan-markle-prince-harry-attend-david-foster-foundation-135480415) — Meghan Markle, Prince Harry attend David Foster Foundation gala in Canada - [abc News](https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/meghan-markle-prince-harry-attend-david-foster-foundation/story?id=135480415) — Meghan Markle, Prince Harry attend David Foster Foundation gala in Canada - [Live Mint](https://livemint.com/news/world/meghan-markle-wears-princess-diana-s-diamond-and-sapphire-earrings-on-date-night-with-prince-harry-11786202301128.html) — Meghan Markle wears Princess Diana’s diamond and sapphire earrings on date night with Prince Harry - [ELLE](https://elle.com/culture/celebrities/a73382474/meghan-markle-asymmetrical-diana-earrings-david-foster-foundation) — Meghan Markle Wears Chic Asymmetrical Gown With Meaningful Earrings - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/meghan-markle-honors-princess-diana-in-diamond-and-sapphire-earrings-during-night-out-with-prince-harry) — Meghan Markle Honors Princess Diana in Diamond and Sapphire Earrings During Night Out With Prince Harry - [GB News](https://gbnews.com/royal/meghan-markle-special-nod-princess-diana-red-carpet-appearance-with-harry) — Meghan Markle gives special nod to Princess Diana in anniversary celebration with Harry - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vancouver-island/article/prince-harry-and-meghan-join-stars-in-victoria-for-david-foster-foundations-40th-anniversary) — Prince Harry and Meghan join stars in Victoria for David Foster Foundation’s 40th anniversary - [Harpers Bazaar](https://harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a73382345/meghan-markle-princess-diana-earrings-rare-date-night-prince-harry) — Duchess Meghan Wears Princess Diana’s Earrings for a Rare Red-Carpet Date Night With Prince Harry - [Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2026/08/08/style/meghan-markle-wears-princess-dianas-diamond-and-sapphire-earrings-on-prince-harry-date-night) — Meghan Markle wears Princess Diana’s diamond and sapphire earrings on date night with Prince Harry - [Vogue](https://vogue.com/article/meghan-markle-princess-diana-earrings-prince-harry-david-foster-foundation) — Meghan Markle Wears Princess Diana’s Earrings for a Red Carpet Date Night With Prince Harry - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/meghan-markle-wears-princess-dianas-diamond-earrings-for-david-fosters-fundraising-event-in-canada/articleshow/133053462.cms) — Meghan Markle wears Princess Diana’s diamond earrings for David Foster’s fundraising event in Canada - [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/royal/2237231/prince-harry-meghan-markle-canada) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make surprise appearance ## Questions **What jewellery did Meghan Markle wear to the David Foster Foundation gala?** Meghan Markle wore a navy asymmetrical gown by Greta Constantine and diamond and sapphire earrings that belonged to Princess Diana. The earrings have been worn by Meghan on previous occasions, including her 2018 wedding reception, as reported by ELLE and Harpers Bazaar. **What does the David Foster Foundation do?** The David Foster Foundation supports Canadian families whose children need life-saving organ transplants. It provides financial assistance for travel, accommodation, and daily living costs during the transplant process, as detailed by CTV News and the foundation’s own statements. **Which outlets focused on Meghan Markle’s connection to Princess Diana?** The left-rated outlets, including ELLE and Vogue, and the right-rated outlets, such as GB News and the Daily Express, led on Meghan Markle’s choice of Princess Diana’s earrings. The centre-rated reports gave more prominence to the foundation’s work with families. **Did any outlets report on the families helped by the David Foster Foundation?** Yes, CTV News and other centre-rated outlets reported on families who benefited from the foundation, including Heather Lazeski, whose son has received two heart transplants. The left-rated and right-rated digests did not include these details. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/media/meghan-markle-wears-princess-dianas-earrings-at-david-foster-foundation-gala-in. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Meghan Markle wears Princess Diana’s earrings at David Foster Foundation gala in Canada", https://mediabias.news/media/meghan-markle-wears-princess-dianas-earrings-at-david-foster-foundation-gala-in