Meghan Markle invited herself to the Balenciaga Paris Fashion Week Show, the brand’s creative director has claimed.

RadarOnline.com can reveal the Duchess of Sussex , 44, instigated her appearance which she said was "the culmination of many years of friendship with Pierpaolo Piccioli". Article continues below advertisement

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In a new interview, Piccioli played down their supposed closeness, claiming their communication is no more than casual texting.

However, he also described Markle attending his show last week as a "beautiful surprise" and admitted he helped keep her Paris visit secret.

When asked about Markle's trip — and her two outfits — he said: "Meghan and I

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