12 May 2023 , 16:53
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King Charles' Coronation is over and done with and while Meghan Markle chose not to attend the royal occasion, it seems people are still disappointed the Duchess of Sussex skipped the ceremony.
After months of speculating whether or not she and Prince Harry would accept their invitation, we discovered Meghan would be staying home in California with the couple's children, while the Duke would come alone.
And while there were still plenty of big names in attendance on the day, all decked out in fabulous outfits - including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Katy Perry and Pippa Middleton - fashion experts were disappointed they didn't get to see Meghan in her finest.
Meghan's wedding dress was iconic (Getty Images)Speaking on Newsweek's The Royal Report podcast, celebrity stylist Miranda Holder confessed that she felt it was "devastating" for royal fashion that Meghan Markle didn't attend the Coronation.
She claimed the 41-year-old would have brought her own special 'X Factor' to the occasion.
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"From a purely fashion perspective, first and foremost, which is how I always approach things, it was devastating," Holder said.
"Kate and Sophie and Princess Anne, they all made up for it and looked phenomenal. Camilla, of course, with her beautiful Bruce Oldfield gown, that was just absolutely exquisite, I thought.
"But it would have been just so fun to see what Meghan would have worn, and she would've just brought a little bit of extra X factor to the whole occasion."
Since going public with her relationship with Harry in 2016, Meghan has become a style icon for many.
One of her most iconic looks has to be her wedding dress which was Givenchy, designed by Clare Waight Keller.
The stunning gown featured an open bateau neckline, slim three-quarter sleeves and a train and was paired with a silk tulle veil that featured 53 flowers representing the 53 Commonwealth countries.
A statement by Kensington Palace at the time said: "The dress epitomizes a timeless minimal elegance referencing the codes of the iconic House of Givenchy and showcasing the expert craftsmanship of its world-renowned Parisian couture atelier founded in 1952."
Royal fans also enjoyed watching Meghan's chic style for royal engagements, opting for many monochromatic looks and often adding bold accessories like wide-brim hats.
She also is well known for her messy bun hairstyle, which she wore out and about often during royal life - and even put a spin on the look on her wedding day.