The royal wedding was already two whole years ago, yet I'm sure there are a lot of people who can still picture it like it was yesterday. The Givenchy gown, the floral archway to the chapel in Windsor Castle and – who can forget – Prince Harry whispering "you look amazing" to Meghan Markle  when she joined him at the altar – it's not really something you forget in a heartbeat.

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Die-hard fans will also remember that Meghan proudly showed off her smattering of freckles on the big day. Her former makeup artist Lydia Sellers predicted that she would go with "a classic, timeless look" that was all about "natural, dewy-looking skin, with her freckles peeking through", when speaking to People.

And sure enough, Meghan let her adorable summer spots show, which not only perfectly matched her taste for an authentic and natural look, but also blended flawlessly with the sunny day on which the wedding was held.

But funnily enough, Meghan seems to have left such an impression on people that they're wanting to mimic the look too. No, not just the natural makeup look, but freckles and all. In fact, cosmetic beauticians all over the world are reporting an increase in requests for facial tattoos that resemble the freckles of the new duchess.

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Cosmetic tattoo artist Gabrielle Rainbow told New Beauty that she's been "crazy busy" with people making appointments for freckle tattoos and that the royal wedding seems to have "boosted customers interest in the whole idea of freckles".

"I think cosmetic tattooing or permanent makeup is really on the rise, and obviously with any trend, you will have people who will want to take advantage of that," she said.

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Freckle tattoos take about an hour to apply, and the treatment is only semi-permanent. This means that they will last up to three years, initially looking very prominent, but gradually fading over time to look more natural. The technique is similar to microblading – the semi-permanent tattooing of eyebrows to make them look more full and shaped.

"Even if this is ‘semipermanent,’ there are risks," Gabrielle warns, "such as technicians who will go too deep or not use the proper inks."

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Even makeup artists who don't specialise in the permanent version of faux freckles have noticed an increased interest in the look. Makeup artist Courtney Larrabee told New Beauty that she's been asked to add fake freckles by her customers lately, with some even bringing in pictures of Meghan as their source of inspiration.

"I’ve been asked to recreate Markle’s freckles a lot lately," Courtney said. "The secret is using a sharp felt tip eyeliner or brow pen. You want something in a brown or taupe that is soft and natural. It is important to remember to only use the tip of the pen to create the freckle, and dab it instantly with the flat of your fingertip to soften the look."

So even if you're not sure about getting freckles tattooed across your face, at least there's the low-commitment version you might want to experiment with first.

Arbiter, who acted as royal press spokesman for Queen Elizabeth II until 2000, said that planning for a new era of the British monarchy is naturally fraught with tension. With the younger royals taking on more and more responsibility, as the Queen and Prince Charles ease their workload, there have been, as expected, some clashes.

"I don't think there is a conflict behind the scenes as far as the main players - the royals - are concerned… but there probably is a conflict between the people who are organising them," he stated.

'There's a tendency for people who join the royal households to get a bit of red carpet fever, feel a bit more important than they should do and don't get on with the job properly.

"So there is a conflict of interest, a personality clash amongst each other, and that is not good."

Since elevating herself from actress to royal after marrying Prince Harry back in April of this year, Meghan Markle has barely spent a single day outside of the spotlight. Every week, we hear something new about her relatives, or how she's "broken royal protocol", or - more recently - how she and her husband have been enjoying their trip to Oceania.

Oh, and the baby news, of course!

But eagle-eyed fans and royal commentators are never quite satisfied with what they've already found out, and are always searching for new information about the duchess of Sussex. And, thanks to some pictures of Meghan's feet during her visit to New Zealand, people think that the former Suits star may have undergone a niche form of toe-breaking surgery at some point over the past few years...

For her bunions.

Older photos of the duchess show that she had significant bunions on the inside of her feet, but now, in the snaps from this week, they appear to have gone.

Here's a couple of pictures of her from 2013, in which you can clearly see the large, painful bumps on the insides of her feet, below the big toe.

And here's a close-up from her recent trip:

As you can see, the bunion has gone, and in its place is a fine, barely-noticeable scar. According to one surgeon, this is a tell-tale sign of a specific type of surgery performed to remove painful bunions.

"Meghan’s scar is 100% due to open bunion surgery," said Consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Kumar Kunasingam. "While the scar is only 4-5cm long, this type of surgery can be very painful and it can take up to three months before patients can wear heels again."

The surgeon then went on to explain how the surgery is performed, and what exactly caused the scar.

"The joint on metatarsal [the bone above the big toe] where bunions tend to occur has many layers. During surgery you have to cut through all these layers to get to the bone, which is then broken, straightened and pinned.

"While keyhole surgery has a faster recovery time, it’s a lot less common in the US and Canada which is where I imagine Meghan had hers done."

Contrary to popular belief, bunions are not caused by wearing high heels (though wearing them can't be all that comfortable if you have the condition). Rather, the bony lumps tend to be hereditary. Still, those who suffer from them (or are likely to) are recommended to wear flat, comfortable shoes that leave lots of room to accommodate the toes. Thanks to the strict rules that Meghan Markle has to follow, though, this simply isn't an option for her.

Thankfully, she's probably got enough in the bank to pay for more surgery if she ever needs it again.