Meghan Markle's most iconic looks recreated on the High Street
IT'S NO surprise that Meghan Markle was the most popular search term on the internet last year. When the engagement between the glamorous 36-year-old American actress and Prince Harry was announced in November she was thrust into the spotlight.
Meghan Markle: 'Fashion highlights' for the Duchess of Sussex'
Since then has become a regular fixture at her husband-to-be's side, taking on multiple royal engagements as she prepares for her new role.
And with the royal wedding just days away, Marklemania is in full swing.
While the future royal is used to life in front of the lens, the intense scrutiny that comes with being a member of the Royal Family means that every style choice matters.
Here, we glance back at her most defining fashion moments and reveal how to recreate the looks on the high street.
SUIT YOURSELF
The trouser suit has long been heralded as a symbol of power and Meghan's modern interpretation of the style classic suggests that the monarchy is entering a new and thoroughly modern era.
As she arrived at the Endeavour Fund Awards in February she was a picture of understated elegance in a beautifully tailored Alexander McQueen suit.
While it's often expected that royal women wear traditional evening and cocktail gowns to big events, Meghan is carving out her own style and nowhere more so than in this neatly cut jacket and slimfit cropped cigarette trousers.
The unusual choice of wearing a suit to such an engagement could suggest Meghan wants to take a low-key approach in her new role so that she doesn't overshadow more senior members of the Royal Family.
HOW TO WEAR IT: Jacket, £230; trousers, £125, both Reiss (reiss.com); blouse, £229, Luisa Cerano (luisacerano.com); shoes, £195, LK Bennett (lkbennett.com)
COOL AND CASUAL
Harry and Meghan sent the media into meltdown when they first stepped out together at the 2017 Invictus Games.
Her debut public appearance hinted that Meghan planned to inject a little LA style into the royal rulebook.
While the Duchess of Cambridge sticks to classic straight-cut, dark-wash denim, Meghan was the epitome of relaxed cool in a pair of distressed designer jeans from Mother Denim. Despite the £160 price tag, the jeans have been a sell-out ever since, with hundreds of names on the waiting list.
She paired them with an oversized, boyfriend-style white shirt from fashion designer (and rumoured matchmaker of the happy couple) Misha Nonoo.
And she accessorised with a tan tote and pumps and personalised sunglasses from British eyewear brand Finlay & Co.
HOW TO WEAR IT: Shirt, £19.99, Mango (mango.com); jeans, £55, River Island (riverisland.com); shoes, £75, Hotter (hotter.com); sunglasses, £120, Finlay & Co (finlayandco.com)
FASHION FORWARD
Last month Meghan and Harry attended a reception in London for the Commonwealth Youth Forum. She opted for a utilitarian-inspired summer dress from Altuzarra with a black Camilla And Marc blazer casually draped over her shoulders.
With slim shoulder straps, pinstripe fabric and statement buttons, this dress marked a fashion forward approach to royal style.
Meghan has mainly stuck to a muted or monochrome palette for royal engagements so her clothes do not overshadow the events she is attending. She chose to wear a crossbody bag, ensuring she was hands-free to interact with the public.
This open, relaxed attitude is just one of the reasons the British public has taken this US import to their hearts.
HOW TO WEAR IT: Jacket, £65, Marks & Spencer (marksandspencer.com); dress, £49.99, Bershka (bershka.com); bag, £129, Guess (guess.eu); shoes, £160, Karen Millen (karenmillen.com)
RED CARPET ROYALTY
Their engagement marked a new phase in Meghan and Harry's public persona. While rumours of an impending betrothal had been circulating for months, the official engagement photos marked the couple's first opportunity to give the public a real insight into their relationship.
The shots revealed a couple very much in love but they also suggested that perhaps Meghan hadn't entirely left Hollywood behind.
She chose a dazzling couture gown from Ralph & Russo which wouldn't have looked out of place on a red carpet.
Featuring an embellished bodice and black ruffled silk skirt, the dress was reportedly worth £56,000 and was a world away from the more traditional fashion choices seen in earlier royal engagement pictures.
The choice of gown surprised many due to its daring sheer bodice and it also kicked off speculation that Ralph & Russo might be the designers behind the most important wedding dress of 2018.
HOW TO WEAR IT: Dress, £295, Phase Eight (phase-eight.com)