Meghan Markle's stunning style evolution from Hollywood to now as she turns 40
As Meghan Markle turns 40, we take a look back at her style transformation from her Hollywood days, to royal protocols and back again.
Meghan Markle has been in the public eye for some time now, and after joining and then stepping down from The Royal Family, she has frequently found herself in the spotlight.
While the press she receives can be anything from glowingly positive to the opposite, one thing that cannot be denied is Meghan's effortless success in the style stakes.
From her days in Hollywood to meeting her literal Prince charming, Prince Harry, the actress gave up not only some of her freedoms but also had to abide by a new set of dressing protocols.
This included always wearing nude tights, to making sure her dresses and skirts were also sitting below the knee.
Now as she turns 40-years-old, we take a look back at just how her style has evolved over the years and how she truly is 40 and fabulous.
2005
We're starting all the way back in 2005 when Meghan attended a pre-Emmy event.
This is probably one of the only times we've seen the brunette sporting a casual tee and jeans combination as due to royal protocol, the royals aren't permitted to be too dressed down in public.
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This has to be one of our favourite looks of Meghan's before meeting Prince Harry.
Attending a celebratory dinner with Elle Magazine the then actress looked flawless in a rich pink/purple dress with a satin pleated bodice and sleek skirt.
This goes to show just how Meghan has always been one to watch with her style.
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Unfortunately we wont get to see the Duchess sport a beautiful figure-hugging dress like this whilst part of the Royal family.
It is royal protocol that the females of the family don't show off their figures in such a tight silhouette.
Not only that but the nude-illusion pattern would be highly frowned upon.
Despite that, we think Meghan looked absolutely flawless in this navy blue number.
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Now this would be one outfit that the Queen would definitely not approve of.
Not only were Meghan's trousers flared which we're not accustomed to seeing any Royals wear but the see-through top would be an absolute no-no.
Despite this, we're huge fans of this super chic look.
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