Meghan Markle has shared the intriguing details behind her much-talked-about appearance at Paris Fashion Week’s Balenciaga show last month.

In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar released on Wednesday, the Duchess of Sussex explained her attendance was a gesture of support for her friend and designer, Pierpaolo Piccioli.

“I was thrilled for him,” she expressed. “I reached out to say, ‘I’m happy to come and cheer you on.’ We kept it under wraps, and it turned out to be a delightful experience.”

Markle, 44, elaborated on her appreciation for the balance in her life, enjoying moments like the “front row at a show” while also having quality time to “play in the sandbox with [her] kids.”

She further remarked, “When you start making all your personal choices based on what others think, you risk losing your true self.”

Markle shares Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4 with her husband, Prince Harry.

The “Suits” alum turned heads when she was spotted arriving at the Balenciaga show, wearing a white long-sleeve button-up and matching slacks.

Markle accessorized with a matching cape, black pointy-toed heels and diamond stud earrings.

At the time, her spokesperson revealed that she and Piccioli had “worked closely together” over the years, “collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage,” per People.

The rep added that the actress has “long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance,” saying that her appearance represented a “culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.”

Piccioli also gushed over his and Markle’s friendship, telling the Cut that they had “been texting” ever since they met “some years ago.”

The Italian designer referred to Markle’s appearance as a “real,” “rare” and “beautiful” surprise.

In a viral moment, the “With Love, Meghan” host was seen taking in the runway show, at one point bursting into giggles while sitting alongside friend Markus Anderson, who remained expressionless.

Though some speculated she was reacting to a model who tripped on the catwalk, a rep for Markle told the Daily Mail that she was not laughing at the model.

The actress — who tied the knot with Prince Harry in 2018 — had previously attended Toronto Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week during her years on “Suits,” and made her front-row debut at Hervé Léger’s spring 2014 show. 

Her October outing at Paris Fashion Week marked a first for Markle, who recently made a surprising return to acting.

Markle’s winter 2025 cover shoot with the magazine featured her in a number of stunning couture ensembles — including a chic plunging peplum blazer look, a flowing orange gown and a business skirt layered with a smart trench coat.

During her interview, the “As Ever” founder also confessed she gives herself “grace” when navigating potential missteps amid enormous public scrutiny.

“You learn not to do it again,” she told the outlet. “If it all goes swimmingly, you don’t learn from it. If you don’t learn anything, you’re not going to grow.”