Meghan Markle's solo appearance at LA Gala 'hints at new chapter' without Prince Harry

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PR experts have weighed in on Meghan Markle's decision to re-wear a modified version of a dress from three years ago, and doing so without Prince Harry by her side.The 43 year old Duchess of Sussex was spotted at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala earlier this month, rocking a Caroline Herrera gown she last wore three years ago.

Interestingly, the dress had been tweaked, with the most noticeable change being the removal of the train that once trailed behind the gown.

Speaking to Express.co.uk, two PR gurus shared their thoughts on Meghan's revamped look and what her solo appearance suggests about her and Prince Harry's life in the US, four years after their move.

Ashley Rossiter of MirrorMePR suggested that Meghan's choice of the red dress indicated she didn't want to be overlooked, stating: "The dress is a statement not to be ignored, but combined with the dressed-down hair and make-up." She added, "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." Speculation has also arisen regarding what Meghan's solo outing implies about her relationship with Harry, as both halves of the royal pair have been undertaking more individual duties in 2024 than in previous years.