MEGHAN Markle has reworn a stunning Caroline Herrera dress for a red carpet appearance without Prince Harry. But the Duchess of Sussex, 43, altered the gown, which retails for more than £4.5k, to give it a very daring split.

7 Meghan Markle has reworn a gorgeous Caroline Herrera dress, but has given it a sexy new feature Credit: The Mega Agency 7 She first wore the frock alongside Prince Harry at the 2021 Salute To Freedom Gala Credit: Getty 7 It appears that she has taken a leap out of Kate's book, who loves recycling fashion and first wore this frock at the British Academy Film Awards in February 2019 Credit: Getty 7 She then repurposed the jaw-dropping dress at the EE BAFTA Film Awards in 2023 Credit: Getty The mum-of-two took a leaf from the Princess of Wales 's book at the weekend when she upcycled a striking red Carolina Herrera dress. She previously donned the designer gown at a 2021 gala in New York City to celebrate the military on the eve of Veterans Day in the US and Armistice Day in Britain, but since gave it a second appearance for the LA Children's Hospital gala. For the charity event, the brunette beauty slightly altered the £4,565 poppy red dress, removing excess material from the train to give it a slinkier silhouette.

It's a move typically associated with her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, 42, who has upheld a thrifty reputation throughout her royal career thanks to her love of rewearing dresses and accessories. Read more Royal stories ‘STOP MOANING!’ .