Meghan Markle was in Paris over the weekend, which didn’t surprise one royal watcher, because that’s the Duchess’s thing, to be out and about when fall sets in.

According to Jane Barr, typically Meghan is spotted in New York City cosplaying Amal Clooney this time of year, but she switched things up and went the Princess Diana route overseas instead.

Barr, who writes the From Berkshire to Buckingham Substack, said Meghan’s Paris pop-up was giving Princess Diana vibes, stepping out in style and really enjoying herself during Paris Fashion Week.

The Duchess’ all white Balenciaga pant suit didn’t necessarily scream revenge dress, but she did wear a cape, which may have earned her some fashion points — it just depends on who’s keeping count.

Barr went over what she was seeing and why Meghan’s behavior reminded her of the late royal: “Sometimes fall finds Meghan in New York cosplaying Amal Clooney, but this year she switched it up and went full-on Diana with a trip to Paris complete with red carpet appearance and flashing cameras as she arrives or departs her hotel.”

Harry was just in London a few weeks ago and now Meghan is popping up in Paris, with the royal writer saying it’s not a coincidence. Sykes believes it would be naive to not link the two appearances together, and that the Sussexes seem to be up to something.

His theory is that the Sussexes would like to make a quiet return to the UK and this may be first steps in the “Sussex operation.”

Sykes said: “Harry said he wanted to spend more time in Britain. The couple’s much-publicized security concerns seem to have faded. Both now appear willing to cross the Atlantic quietly, without the drama that once surrounded their every move.”

he added: “Her Paris appearance, unveiled to millions through Instagram reels, carried all the signatures of the Sussex operation: celebrity and glamour softened by a narrative of friendship and creativity.”

“Every image—the tailored white suit, the chauffeured car, the candlelit after-party, and the black evening dress—was part of the same message: that she is relevant again on a continent where her in-laws still dominate the stage.”

According to Sykes’ description, it seems he’s picking up on Diana vibes, too, someone who can go from day-to-evening without missing a beat, balancing royal and celeb life, and most importantly, it’s “soft power reclaimed.”