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Fashion publicist Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy became a style icon in the 1990s, to the extent that she rivalled Princess Diana's impact. Both married into royalty, one literally and the other figuratively; both died tragically young, and both knew how to dress casually. So it's no surprise that Carolyn's style - which also had a place in the political world given that she was the spouse of John F Kennedy Jr - has inspired Meghan.

The Duchess of Sussex shared her admiration for Carolyn long before she married Prince Harry, describing Carolyn's Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress as 'everything goals' and using it as inspiration for her own. This minimalist aesthetic and refined simplicity is clearly reflected in the Duchess of Sussex's own fashion choices. In recent days, the Duchess of Sussex's supporters have declared that she is 'heading to the White House' after her presidential-like visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry.



Experts have highlighted how she could just be a few steps from the US Presidency, so her style will be a crucial weapon if she does make a tilt into politics. As is clear below, on numerous occasions Meghan has channelled particular outfits worn by Carolyn - who died alongside her husband in a plane crash in 1999 - at the peak of her fame. Meghan apparently used Carolyn's dress as one of her inspirations when choosing her dress.

Above: With Prince Harry after their wedding ceremony inside Windsor's St George's Chapel Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy marrying JFK Jnr in a .

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