The outfit Meghan Markle is being criticised for
On Monday, Prince Harry and Meghan made an appearance at a sombre event which has led to the former actress being slammed for her outfit choice.
The engaged couple attended the memorial service of Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old British black man who was murdered in a racially-charged attack 25 years ago, reported People.
For the memorial service held at St Martin-in-the-Fields church, Meghan wore a sleeveless, printed V-neck dress from Hugo boss.
At the event, the royal couple spoke with Lawrence’s mother and Harry gave a speech on behalf of his father, Prince Charles.
British Prime Minister Theresa May also attended the memorial service and was seated next to Meghan.
📸 More pictures of #MeghanMarkle & #PrinceHarry at the memorial service for Stephen Lawrence yesterday https://t.co/YoBLCfzesT #HarryAndMeghan pic.twitter.com/cyKzO2c0gx
— Meghan Markle Fan I meghanmarklefan.com (@mmarklefancom) April 24, 2018
However, royal speculators have been quick to criticise Meghan’s outfit for the event.
One user wrote, “Surprised to see Meghan Markle had her shoulders uncovered at the #StephenLawrence memorial – seems a bit of a fashion faux pas to me?”
Another user, who referred to Meghan by her character’s name in Suits, said that Meghan’s outfit was not fitting for the occasion.
"It´s a memorial service for a murder victim. In a church. Is it too much to ask of Rachel to cover up with a jacket, wear stockings, sort out that messy hair for once and stop the holding hands!"
#AGDLM
The Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the 25th Anniversary Of Stephen Lawrence Memorial Service in London on 04.23.18.#principeharry #meghanmarkle #princeharry #releza #princeharryandmeghan #meghanstyle #fashion #moda #style #photooftheday #dress #skirt #shoes #outfit pic.twitter.com/N7av3wVM6f— A.Guardián dela Moda (@Angel_Guardian) April 24, 2018
Other royal fans were more forgiving of Meghan’s outfit choice.
“Give her time, she is still learning. We know it should have been a suit or a dress with a collar and sleeves. She is a fashionista of the mod world,” a supporter said.
Despite the criticism of her outfit, Vogue noted that the couple’s presence at the Lawrence memorial could mark a “watershed moment for the royal family, which has traditionally discouraged its members from publicly expressing their own political views”.