Meghan Markle's Princess Diana obsession laid bare by fashion expert

The real reason Meghan Markle is repeatedly compared to Princess Diana has been laid bare by a royal fashion expert, and she claims it’s no coincidence.

The Duchess of Sussex’s wardrobe choices have sparked intense debate, with critics and fans alike noting striking similarities between Meghan’s outfits and those worn by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

Now, royal fashion expert Rebecca says the comparisons are part of a long-running pattern.

Having closely tracked Meghan’s fashion evolution over the years, Rebecca believes Mehgan does not rely on her own fashion identity, but instead mirrors the women around her.

Speaking to Express UK she said: “Unfortunately, I believe that Meghan always looks to others for style. As we know, it isn’t just Diana or Princess Catherine.”

“At different periods of her life, Meghan seems to rely heavily on the style and taste of those in her world or those she admires”, she added.

“During Meghan’s days in Toronto, a lot of her looks mimicked her then close friend Jessica Mulroney,” she explained.

“Over the past year or two, I now see Meghan mirroring a lot of the clothing and even the hairstyle of her friend Kelly McKee Zajfen.”

However, it is Princess Diana who remains the most powerful and deliberate reference point. “I do believe this is intentional as Meghan wants these comparisons to be made,” Rebecca said.

“Meghan seems to take it to a much different level, from mirrored body language, to specific colour combinations, to accessories.”

According to the expert, the strategy appears designed to keep Meghan firmly in the public eye.

“This is one hundred percent for public impact,” Rebecca claimed, and added: “Let’s not forget the old adage, ‘bad press is still press’, and moves like these keep her in the headlines and trending on social media.”

However, the expert warns that the long-term consequences could damage Meghan’s credibility.

“This completely undermines any credibility. I’ve read that Meghan wants to establish herself as a prominent figure in the fashion world, but to do that, she needs to figure out who she is first.”

“Her style should reflect who she is, a mother of two, a businesswoman, and a celebrity. She should lean into the California designers she enjoys and introduce more colour into her wardrobe”, she added.

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