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    Not Everybody Was A Fan Of Meghan Markle's Wedding Veil

    The veil depicted 53 flowers representing the nations of the Commonwealth. And that has prompted a backlash in India.
    by Kamala Thiagarajan May 22, 2018 3 minutes
    Flowers representing the 53 countries in the Commonwealth adorn the veil worn by Meghan Markle.

    The 16-foot-long silk bridal veil worn by Meghan Markle is the subject of a spirited debate in India.

    According to officials from Kensington Palace: "Ms. Markle expressed the wish of having all 53 countries of the Commonwealth with her on her journey through the ceremony. Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition."

    India was represented with the lotus flower — its national flower.

    The Western media was flooded with about the seeming goodwill of behind the wedding veil was one of love and charity, we were told.

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