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Princess Eugenie is stepping into the spotlight with a wardrobe that is turning heads – and it’s hard not to notice the Meghan Markle influence.

Once favouring clashing colours and mismatched accessories, Eugenie’s recent style choices lean towards a more refined aesthetic reminiscent of Hollywood’s red carpet. 

From figure-skimming midi dresses to statement hats, her recent outfits echo Meghan’s knack for blending designer polish with modern ease. 

Think clean lines, classic prints flattering cuts and an understated palette, elevated by exquisite fabrics and impeccable tailoring. 

And while both royals often opt for luxury labels, such as Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy and Rebecca Vallance, their looks are surprisingly easy to emulate without a palace-sized budget.

Below, we highlight exact pieces worn by both Princess Eugenie and Meghan Markle – along with high street alternatives that capture the same elegance. 

Red dresses

Eugenie looked nothing short of sensational on the final day of Royal Ascot, riding in a carriage during the historic procession.

She chose a figure-skimming red Whistles dress, a coordinating Emily London pillbox hat and nude Aquazzura Bow Tie heels. 

The bold look was reminiscent of Meghan’s appearance at the LA Children’s Hospital Gala in October last year.

The former Suits star exuded confidence as she graced the red carpet in a plunging Carolina Herrera gown, priced at £5,232.98. 

Eagle-eyed fans recognised the scarlet gown from three years earlier, but this time Meghan opted for a fresh twist, removing the dramatic overskirt and trading pointed pumps for sandals. 

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Green cape dresses

Few moments are as memorable as Prince Harry and Meghan’s final appearance as senior working royals. 

The couple stepped out for the Commonwealth Day service in March 2020, and Meghan delivered one of her most iconic fashion moments to date. 

Dressed in an emerald ensemble by Emilia Wickstead, she captivated onlookers with a dramatic cape dress that turned heads for all the right reasons. 

Three years later, Eugenie chose a strikingly similar Fendi gown for Vogue World: London 2023 at the Theatre Royal Drury.

The Princess stunned in the eye-catching silhouette, marking her first public appearance since giving birth to her second son Ernest.

Polka dots

Meghan elevated glamour while attending a polo match in Santa Barbara, California, to support her husband Prince Harry in 2022. 

The former Suits actress sported a Celine polka dot tie-neck blouse, paired with voluminous Khaite shorts and Aquazzura heels, resulting in an outfit that oozed sophistication.

To complete the look, she added a wide-brimmed hat, oversized sunglasses and a bold swipe of red lipstick. 

Eugenie offered her own spin on the Hollywood aesthetic at a Buckingham Palace garden party in May.

Teaming a dotty Rixo dress with an Emily London hat and £19,500 Garrard earrings, she created a dazzling look that wouldn’t have been out of place on the red carpet. 

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Blue and white florals

Meghan is a longtime fan of blue and white floral prints, having worn various iterations over the years. 

She notably chose a £4,800 Oscar de la Renta dress for the wedding of Harry’s cousin, Celia McCorquodale, in 2018. 

More recently, for Independence Day, she wore a vibrant Farm Rio co-ord to enjoy the celebrations with her friends and family.

The outfit comprised a knitted halterneck top and a matching midi skirt in a classic wallpaper print. 

Eugenie has embraced the same theme in Rebecca Vallance’s Orchid Blues midi dress. 

Worn on two public engagements this year, the gorgeous dress incorporates Meghan’s preferred halterneck and an A-line silhouette that evokes Old Hollywood glamour.

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