Meet Charlotte Elizabeth, the designer who beat paralysis to design Meghan Markel's handbag

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle today
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle today. Markle is carrying the Charlotte Elizabeth Bloomsbury bag.

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrived in Belfast this morning, making their first official visit to Northern Ireland, there were several things to note about the soon-to-be-Duchess’s outfit.

Firstly, the choice of colours; her Greta Constantine skirt was in a patriotic emerald green, and her Mackage coat in a spring-ready pastel pink. Secondly, her Victoria Beckham jumper; Beckham is thought to now be a personal friend of Ms Markle’s and is a name in the running (albeit at the back of the pack of pacemakers) to perhaps design the dress.

But the biggest talking point that Markle wanted us to be aware of today was her handbag. She made sure it was unmissable, holding it front and centre in...

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