Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeThe Duchess of Sussex has made a solo trip to Europe to support her friend the fashion designer Pierpaolo Piccioli at Paris Fashion Week. A spokesman for the duchess said: ‘Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attended the Balenciaga show in Paris on Saturday night in support of Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently assumed the role of creative director for the house. “Over the years, the duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. At Valentino, Piccioli established himself as a giant of the fashion industry.