Prince Harry was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at ESPN’s 2024 ESPY Awards Thursday night, and his proud wife, Meghan Markle, was on hand to support him.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, wore a white halter gown by Oscar de la Renta to the star-studded event at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, with many on social media drawing comparisons between the sleek style and Markle’s wedding reception dress, which was designed by Stella McCartney.
The duchess styled her hair in a sleek, center-parted bun and accessorized with strappy black Celine heels, a Rodi Cassandra ring, her yellow gold Cartier Love bracelet and Lorraine Schwartz diamond studs, along with her three-stone engagement ring from her husband.
Prince Harry, 39, wore a classic black suit and tie by Giorgio Armani for his big night.
The event was hosted by Markle’s close friend, Serena Williams, who walked the red carpet in Armani Privé before hitting the stage.
The Duke of Sussex was recognized with this year’s Pat Tillman Award for his involvement with the Invictus Games, a multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, but the royal’s proud moment hasn’t come without controversy.
The award is named in honor of the late Arizona Cardinals player and Army soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2004, and some — including Tillman’s mother, Mary — have questioned recognizing Prince Harry.
“I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award,” Mary told the Daily Mail.
However, ESPN doubled down on its choice, telling Page Six, “While we understand not everyone will agree with all honorees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating.”
The Sussexes have kept a low profile since their recent trip to Nigeria, when Markle wore an array of summery looks, including the aptly named “Windsor” dress by Heidi Merrick.
And while there haven’t been any updates about when Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, will launch, her new Netflix cooking show is said to have wrapped filming.
Controversy aside, this stylish couple always knows how to get people talking.