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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Welbert Bauyaban

Meghan Markle Slams 'Highly Defamatory' Frockgate, Theft Accusations Caused Her Serious Harm: Report

The Duchess of Sussex has launched a blistering counter-attack against claims she 'pilfered' a designer gown, with her team branding the accusations 'highly defamatory' — legal code that suggests a courtroom battle could be imminent.

In a rare and furious move, Meghan Markle broke her silence through a spokesperson to shut down swirling rumours regarding a £1,350 dress worn during a high-profile photoshoot. The row, dubbed 'Frockgate' by social media commentators, ignited after the Duchess appeared in a trailer for her With Love, Meghan Christmas holiday special wearing a stunning satin green gown by Galvan. Fashion sleuths quickly identified the garment as the identical dress she modelled for a Variety cover shoot in 2022, sparking allegations that she had failed to return the item to the stylists.

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