Meghan Markle sports Caroline Herrera, Queen Letizia of Spain steps out in head-to-toe Zara and Kate Middleton champions London brands – the month in royal fashion

In many ways, the world’s royal families were the very first generation of influencers, historically setting trends in everything from fashion to lifestyle and etiquette. Modern day royals are no different. Not only are fans around the world obsessed with news of official royal engagements and baby announcements, but with their deliberately curated style choices, too.

So whether you’re Team Queen Elizabeth, appreciating exclusive, distinguished fashion; Team Kate Middleton, preferring to channel the style of a modern duchess; or Team Meghan Markle, deploying sartorial choices to convey a message to the world, we’ve got your royal style inspirations covered for the month.

At the recent Vax Live online event – her first public appearance since her bombshell Oprah interview – Meghan wore a US$1,690 floral red silk dress from American designer Carolina Herrera and a gold Cartier Tank watch, a model also beloved by Diana. She also wore a gold “Love” bracelet by the French jeweller. Her message of female empowerment in the video appearance was clearly evident in her accessory choices too, which also included a Woman Power Goddess Charm necklace by Awe Inspired.

Meanwhile, on May 11, Queen Elizabeth attended her first official state engagement since the death of her husband Prince Philip when she attended the State Opening of Parliament in Westminster. Accompanied by her son Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the monarch re-wore a yellow floral number by royal dresser Angela Kelly, the same dress she donned for Prince Philip’s 99th birthday portrait. Pairing the nostalgic dress with a matching hat adorned with yellow flowers and a lilac coat, the queen accessorised the ensemble with a pair of turquoise Boucheron brooches.