The suit Meghan Markles father should have walked his daughter down the aisle in has been spotted on a very smart gentleman in Ascot.
Johnno Spence, a PR guru to the horseracing world, was seen in the semi-bespoke piece which Meghan had personally commissioned to be made by Kristian Robson, owner of Chelsea outfitters Oliver Brown.
But instead of being proudly worn by the Duchess of Sussexs father on her wedding day, it was left to gather dust in a cupboard after Mr Markle suffered a heart attack just before the big day.
But it meant that Mr Spence was able to pick up the suit, plus three custom made shirts, a navy blue weekend suit, a set of tails and a single breasted waistcoat, for the bargain price of £2,000.
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The extensive wardrobe suggests that he had planned to stay in the UK for a few days, reports the Mail on Sunday.
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A source said: When Johnno walked in, the tailor said: “Weve got the perfect morning suit for you as well as a summer suit and three shirts for you if you want them.”
He said they were made for Mr Markle for the Royal Wedding but obviously he never came over to pick them up.
He said that with a few adjustments, theyd fit Johnno like a glove – and they did.
Mr Spences public relations firm JSC Communications counts Derby sponsors Investec, Chelsea Thoroughbreds and jockey Ryan Moore as clients.
Earlier this month Mr Markle, 73, spoke to Good Morning Britain about how his daughter cried when he told her he would not be able to make it to her wedding.
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Since his diagnosis, he underwent heart surgery and is said to be doing well.
In the run up to the wedding, he came under fire for staging paparazzi photos of himself getting measured for a new suit, and reading articles about the couple online.
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He apologised to his daughter and new son-in-law.
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