The amazing story behind Meghan Markle's pasta necklace that she wore yesterday

Publish Date
Friday, 19 October 2018, 8:10AM
Photo / Getty Images

Photo / Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are only two days into their 16-day tour of the Oceania region, but their time has been filled with a number of notable events.

From both Meghan and Harry's subtle tributes to Diana to their pregnancy announcement, it's a trip that's going to go down in history as one of the greats. 

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If you were watching the coverage from the royal tour yesterday, you would've spotted Meghan wearing a bizarre looking necklace.

This is because it was made out of pasta.

The necklace was made by a little boy named Gavin, and according to a journalist, Rohan Smith, he made it yesterday morning.

"Gavin woke up 'with a cough' so had to stay home from school today. He whipped together a necklace for Meghan, painted it gold and hopes to give it to her soon."

And to Gavin's delight, he managed to give it to the Duchess who then wore it for several photos.

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That's too cute! 

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