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Her fashion is already keenly followed but interest in her style is set to rocket if she has a ring on her finger.

When Meghan made her first public appearance with Harry in September in Finlay & Co’s Percy sunglasses the brand’s website crashed.

Claudia Joseph, author of

How to Dress Like a Princess, says: “Meghan has the potential to be an even bigger style icon than Kate.

“Although Kate will have It is expected that Meghan, like

Kate, would make occasional official appearances between an engagement announcement and wedding.

A red-carpet veteran, she is already comfortable in the limelight and is likely to be a natural at shaking hands with the crowds and making small-talk.

Following the wedding, she would join Harry representing Britain on tours and be eased into official outings.

Before she met the prince, Meghan was already a global ambassador for World Vision Canada and a UN Women advocate. Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty Magazine, says: “William a more high-profile role, that means that Meghan can experiment more with fashion.” Her style icons include Olivia Palermo, Gywneth Paltrow and Miranda Kerr. As a royal, she would use fashion to honour the countries she visits by wearing their designers, colours and symbols.

Claudia adds: “She will be an ambassador for Britain in the way Kate has been. We have already seen her invest in brands such as Barbour, Hunter, Burberry and Mulberry.” and Kate have to carry out full-time royal duties because they are the future King and Queen but there aren’t quite those pressures on

Harry and Meghan.

“She could be a part-time royal and do other stuff.”

But her acting career may have to go. Mr Little says: “I think she has to give that up because it could cause all sorts of problems.

“Sophie Wessex tried working for a while but that caused problems.”

From the moment a ring is on her finger, Meghan is likely to be very busy in what would probably be only a few months before the big day. If she walks down the aisle with Harry the eyes of the world will be on her – unlike at her first wedding when...