Other honorees included President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and late NBA star Bill Russell.
Some royal commentators viewHarry and Meghan’s award as an insult to King Charles III.
However, Kerry Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, was confident in her choice.
At the event, Meghan was candid about the reasons she discussed her mental health challenges with Oprah.
Meghan’s mother-in-law, the late Princess Diana, felt similarly.
During the 1990s, Diana opened up about her struggle with bulimia in multiple interviews.
According toTime, the princess' frank approach boosted awareness and caused a notable increase in treatment rates.
Besides her willingness to get personal about mental health, there was another subtle way Meghan honored Diana.
Designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere,Voguenoted that the bespoke dress was reminiscent of the duchess' wedding dress.
According to theDaily Mail, the ring is valued at $90,000 and was custom-made by British jeweler Asprey.
He added that the pale blue gem symbolizes “sympathy, trust, and friendship.
“Meghan’s engagement ringalso honors Princess Diana.
I leave the exact division of the jewellery to your discretion.”
Originally, Prince Harry chose his mother’s sapphire engagement ring as a keepsake.
According to Burrell, Harry thought it appropriate his mother’s sapphire would be associated with the throne.
