Harry and Meghan have done fewer joint appearances in recent months (Image: Getty)
EXCLUSIVE: PR expert Ashley Rossiter has shared that Meghan Markle’s new look issued a strong statement that can’t be ignored.
Meghan, 43, was photographed attending the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala earlier this month in a Caroline Herrera dress she last wore three years ago.
In Meghan’s most recent appearance, the dress had undergone several modifications, most notable of which was the removal of the train that had previously flowed behind the gown.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, two PR experts gave their take on Meghan’s refreshed look and what her solo appearance said about her and Prince Harry’s situation in the United States, four years after they moved to the country.
MirrorMePR’s Ashley Rossiter said that the deployment of the red dress was a sign that Meghan did not want to be ignored. She explained: “The dress is a statement not to be ignored, but combined with the dressed-down hair and make-up.
“It also presents Meghan in a more relaxed frame and alludes to a less formal and more approachable persona, as well as showing Meghan’s natural beauty and figure off at her best.”
There have also been questions about what Meghan’s solo outing says about her relationship with Harry, as both sides of the Royal duo have been undertaking more solo duties in 2024 than they have in the past.
On this, Streamline PR’s founder Joseph Hagan has said that Meghan’s decision has added to the “buzz” around her, and emphasised her independence away from Harry, who in turn has been travelling the world in recent months.
Joseph said: “Her decision to step out without Prince Harry on this occasion adds to the buzz, further underscoring her independence and ability to hold the spotlight on her own.
“The hair refresh adds another layer of subtle reinvention, all while sticking to a look that works for her. For someone as high-profile as Meghan, subtle changes in appearance are rarely accidental.
“It’s a way to subtly signal growth or a new chapter, while still remaining relatable and approachable. Her sleek look, alongside her poised presence, communicates grace and adaptability, both of which are key elements of her personal brand.
“In a world where high-profile figures are constantly scrutinised for their fashion choices, Meghan proves once again that she’s all about style, sustainability, and making each appearance count.”
As a result of the high number of solo appearances, there has been speculation about what this means for the couple’s trajectory in the USA as they try to make solid foundations for the future whilst maintaining celebrity allies.
Speaking to the Palace Confidential podcast, the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden claimed that the couple had fallen out with Victoria and David Beckham.
He said: “From everything I’ve heard, he [David] and his wife [Victoria] have not been impressed with the way Harry and Meghan have behaved.
“I mean, for them, family is everything, you know, they’re really close to both sets of parents and families and this idea of going on television and attacking your family as, talking to an associate of theirs, it just horrified them [and] it really represents everything that they don’t agree with.”
