Princess Eugenie's family has not had a peaceful Christmas season after her father, Prince Andreu, was found to be in the middle of yet another scandal. But on Thursday, December 19, the royal family and her sister, Princess Beatrice, showed their solidarity by attending the king's annual pre-Christmas luncheon.

When I first saw photos of Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank driving to the event, her dangling diamond earrings were immediately familiar. Thinking I had seen them on other royals, I sent a quick message to my friend (and fellow royal expert) Christine Ross, who confirmed that Meghan Markle once wore the same design.

The $587 gold hoop earrings in question were by London-based jeweler Sophie Liss, and the Duchess of Sussex wore Fallen Star hoop earrings in one of her last engagements as senior royalty. Fittingly, the gold vermeil and white diamond design has special meaning, and the North Star represents “guidance and direction,” Liss wrote on her website.

“It can represent good luck, health, faith, success, protection from evil, and much more,” the jeweler adds.

Perhaps Princess Eugenie wanted to wear a good luck talisman amid her father's ongoing drama with the royal family, as Prince Andrew pulled out of the Christmas luncheon (and the family's Sandringham Festival) because of the recent “Chinese spy” scandal. The diamond hoop could also be a subtle shout-out to the Duchess of Sussex, who reportedly extended a Christmas invitation to Eugenie and her family this year.

As for the princess's holiday celebrations, she will skip the royal family's traditional Christmas at Sandringham and spend it with her recently widowed mother-in-law. Pregnant Princess Beatrice is also said to be heading to her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's family festivities this year with their 3-year-old daughter Sienna and 8-year-old stepdaughter Wolfie

Sarah Ferguson, mother of Beatrice and Eugenie, was Andrew She is said to be the one who convinced the Prince to cancel it, but it seems to have become quite a renaissance among the royal family. Perhaps Princess Eugenie can lend her mother a pair of Polaris earrings for good luck and success this holiday season.

In the meantime, store for some similar designs in all price ranges to bring some royal bling to your 2025.