Fans were stunned as Meghan Markle appeared different in a video after months away from the limelight.
Meghan was also caught on camera avoiding Prince Harry’s kiss, sparking rumors about their relationship.
The Duchess is making waves in the royal family again because she is skipping her father-in-law’s coronation in May.
After several months of staying out of the public eye, Meghan Markle, 41, made a surprise appearance in a video message to introduce her friend Misan Harriman’s TED Talk. The Duchess of Sussex’s appearance was different from her usual style.
She debuted a new hair color with red highlights and wore her hair in a center-parted, straight, layered style. Some people in the comments pointed out that her appearance looked different and speculated whether she had plastic surgery.
Meghan caught the attention of many with her makeup, which was also on point featuring a glossy pink lip, rosy cheeks, and a smoky brown eye that gave her a radiant and glowy look.
Her outfit choice was simple and stylish. She wore a stunning sleeveless Brandon Maxwell dress that perfectly complemented her fresh look. In the video, she spoke warmly about her friend, praising his exceptional skills as a photographer.
PageSix reported on Meghan’s new look, speculating that the Duchess may have had a keratin straightening treatment. However, the report also noted that Meghan has been a long-time fan of Kérastase’s Oléo-Relax line, which costs $129.
After much wondering and speculation, it was finally confirmed whether Harry would fly to his home country and attend King Charles’ coronation alone or with his wife and children.
In an interview with Beauty Banter, the Duchess has previously spoken about how she “religiously” uses the Kérastase’s Oléo-Relax frizz-smoothing products. Interestingly, Meghan’s sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, is also said to be a fan of the line.
Despite keeping a low profile lately, the Duchess of Sussex looked confident and poised during her appearance, which received a lot of attention from the public. There were approving and disapproving opinions, with many people eager to comment on the changes they noticed.
Commenters wrote that Meghan was trying to emulate the Duchess of Cambridge and didn’t look like the same person. Nonetheless, her appearance had tongues wagging, as people were excited to see her back in public circles.
Onlookers shared their speculations about Meghan’s transformation online. One user questioned: “How much work has she had done on her face? Doesn’t even look like the same person.” Another user accused the former actress of going under the knife, commenting:
“Oh, my word. Too much plastic surgery at once. So now we know where you’ve been.”
People were confused about who Meghan looked like in the new photos, suggesting she resembled Jennifer Lopez and another adding:
“[She’s] trying to look like Kate.”
Many netizens also praised Meghan’s transformed look, noticing a positive change in her undereye area, eyebrows, and lashes.
Someone else believed Meghan’s refreshed appearance was because she was “stress-free.” They continued: “It makes people glow in a unique way that can’t be replicated.”
Meghan Is Spotted Avoiding Harry’s Kiss
Meghan and Harry made a rare public appearance at an NBA game on April 24, 2023. They happily watched a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies while smiling and laughing.
The couple appeared on the big screen at the arena, and the footage was published in a YouTube video by The Telegraph. However, things got interesting when many in the crowd encouraged the couple to kiss.
Harry appeared to lean in for a smooch, but Meghan playfully turned away and clutched his arm instead. This moment was caught on camera and quickly circulated on social media.
This is a surprising move for the couple known for being affectionate in public. During their time as senior working royals, the lovebirds often kissed and held hands publicly.
Their behavior set them apart from other royal pairs who appeared less inclined to show public displays of affection.
The courtside incident happened shortly after news broke that Meghan would not attend King Charles III’s coronation with her husband.
Why Won’t Meghan Attend Prince Charles’ Coronation?
After much wondering and speculation, it was finally confirmed whether Harry would fly to his home country and attend King Charles’ coronation alone or with his wife and children. The couple decided Meghan and their children would stay home and not travel to the United Kingdom for the event.
The coronation falls on the same day as Archie’s 4th birthday, influencing the couple’s decision for Meghan to stay behind with him and their 1-year-old daughter Lilibet.
According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, “The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”
This upcoming trip in May marks Harry’s first journey back home, where he will reunite with his family since much drama has unfolded in America.
The announcement by the palace put an end to months of questions about whether the couple would attend the event following the controversy surrounding their Netflix docuseries, “Harry & Meghan,” and Harry’s memoir “Spare,” which was released in January.
Royal and PR experts have said it was an intelligent move by Charles to invite the Duke and Duchess of Sussex despite all their family issues.
Celebrity brand management expert Eric Schiffer explained: “This shows a lot of maturity by the king. And it’s consistent with what a good father would do.”