Princess Charlene of Monaco made a bold fashion statement at the opening of the village of Grimaldi historical site in Monaco.

Known for her impeccable style and preference for Swiss fashion label Acris, the princess surprised everyone by opting for an outfit from American designer label Polo Ralph Lauren.

Usually seen in Acris clothes and attending their fashion shows, Charlene decided to break tradition and donned a new polo Ralph Lauren relaxed fit striped silk shirt in green and cream, which costs £349.

Interestingly, this same style was previously worn by Meghan Markle during her trip to Wimbledon with Princess Catherine.

The question arises: how can one shirt look fabulous on Princess Charlene and utterly shapeless on Meghan Markle?

The answer lies in the details.

Firstly, the outfit is too plain to be worn without statement jewelry, which Charlene effortlessly paired with a belt, accentuating her body shape and adding a touch of elegance.

Additionally, Charlene’s broad and solid shoulders carry the ensemble with grace, while Meghan’s slighter build caused the shirt to hang off her.

Another contributing factor is Charlene’s impeccable color choice.

Unlike Meghan, who has never had a color analysis and often picks unflattering shades, Charlene knows how to choose colors that complement her complexion.

Furthermore, Charlene’s great posture and commitment to fitness give her a confident and toned appearance, unlike Meghan, who reportedly relies on extreme dieting methods to stay slim.

It’s not that Meghan’s dresses, shirts, or suits are inherently ugly; rather, they simply don’t fit her body properly.

Whether it’s a matter of personal taste, lack of knowledge on dressing for her body type, or disregarding advice from a stylist, Meghan’s fashion choices often fall short of expectations.

Charlene’s outfit was completed with polo Ralph Lauren linen ultra wide leg trousers, which added a cool and clean-lined look to her ensemble.

Made of lightweight linen with a fluid drape, these trousers enhanced the ease and movement of her ultra wide leg silhouette.

However, the standout piece from Charlene’s outfit was undoubtedly her brown Ralph Lauren trench buckle alligator belt, adding a touch of sophistication.

Opting for minimal jewelry, Charlene only wore her diamond engagement ring, a gift from Prince Albert in 2010.

Fans on Instagram praised her timeless beauty and elegance, with one user commenting, “Always as beautiful, Charlene, and what class.”

Another fan added, “Charlene is absolutely gorgeous, very beautiful, and very elegant.”

This isn’t the first time Meghan has been accused of copying Princess Charlene’s style.

While Charlene often dons glamorous gowns for events like Monaco’s rose ball and the annual red cross ball, her everyday attire consists of smart trousers and blouses in neutral colors.

Meghan, too, has been seen wearing similar outfits, including tuxedo jackets, wide leg trousers, and jumpsuits.

During the Endeavour Fund Awards in February, Meghan surprised royal watchers by opting for an Alexander McQueen two-piece instead of an evening dress.

She has also frequently worn trousers for her royal engagements, even sporting skinny jeans during her first official visit to Wales.

It’s worth noting that Meghan’s boat neck top in Prince of Wales check, revealed when she removed her coat, bore a striking resemblance to the check top and skinny trousers worn by Charlene to a Princess Grace Awards event in November 2017.