It is considered very rude to flaunt symbols of great wealth while supposedly helping with an event where the participants live on very low incomes and Meghan’s nail Cartier necklace is worth more than the annual salaries of those she was visiting.
In contrast, the Duchess of Cambridge, wears very minimal jewelry for most of her engagements. Sometimes, nothing more than her engagement and wedding rings, watch, and affordable earrings. She does amp it up for a State occasion with beautiful priceless jewelry, many times from the Queen’s personal collection.
Meghan also calls attention to her jewelry because she is either “merching it” on Meghan’s Mirror or is being paid to wear the jewelry by the designer. Meghan delights in creating an image of “Look at me, I’m wealthy”. The other royals try to project the image of “How can I help you with your endeavors .
Photo of the Cambridges interaction with people in Belize.