Saving on the hat budget! Meghan Markle wore £44,188 worth of new clothes in 2020 – a quarter of 2019’s total – after swapping royal duties for lockdown in California
- FEMAIL has calculated cost of all the new items Meghan wore throughout 2020
- Repeated outfits or pieces seen before on the Duchess have been discounted
- Megxit farewell tour wardrobe was pricey, but she has since worn relaxed pieces
- Most expensive ensemble was £14,000, when she stepped out at The Goring
- Total for 2019 totted up to £211,700 worth of new items, half of cost in 2018
Since she married Prince Harry two years ago Meghan Markle has worn a parade of designer outfits from brands such as Dior, Givenchy, Prada and Chanel and an array of expensive accessories.
But after quitting the royal family in March and moving to California, the Duchess has taken a decidedly different approach to her wardrobe.
Meghan has slashed the value of the new items she has worn this year, with Femail calculating the royal has won new items of clothing and jewellery worth £44,188 in 2020.
It is a drastic reduction on last year, when her wardrobe was valued at more than £211,693.
Her most expensive outfit came during her farewell tour in March, when she stepped out for lunch at The Goring in an high fashion ensemble worth £14,000.
While a working member of the royal family, the cost of Meghan’s clothes for work engagements was covered by Prince Charles through the budget he gives the couple from the Duchy of Cornwall.
But after the couple said they wanted to be financially independent, it is not clear who is picking up the bill for Meghan’s clothes, or whether the Duchess always pays full price for her clothing, or receives discounts from designers.
Here FEMAIL calculates the cost of Meghan’s royal wardrobe, only taking into account the cost of items once and not counting recycled items.
Meghan Markle, 39, slashed the value of her wardrobe in 2020 after quitting the royal family and moving to California – wearing just £44,188 on new items
The Duchess of Sussex opted for an array of designer outfits during her time as a senior working royal (pictured, at her final royal duty in March)
JANUARY 7: Visit to Canada House
The Duchess returned from her six-week break to Canada to visit London’s Canada House
- A £345 coat from Reiss
- £50 polo neck from Massimo Dutti
- £85 skirt from Massimo Dutti
- £120 earrings from Catherine Zoraida
- $540 (£413) bracelets from Kismet
- Jimmy Choos £225
TOTAL: £1,238
JANUARY 8: Leaving London’s National Theatre
Meghan was last spotted in a £475 outfit leaving the National Theatre in London
- Navy coat by Massimo Dutti, £269
- Trousers, estimated £120
- Blue shirt, estimated £85
TOTAL: £475
14 February: Arriving back in Victoria airport
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are seen as they arrived back in Canada after a presumed business meeting in the state
Cuyana Wool Yak Cardigan – £237
Smythson ‘Ludlow’ black leather 13″ laptop case (£495)
Prada Re-Nylon travel bag £1,439
Shoes – £140
= £2311
The Duchess of Sussex visits women’s centre to discuss issues affecting women in the community
Le Chameau ‘Jameson’ quilted leather boots in caramel – £375
Whale Tail with diamond by artist Hollie Bartlett (Haisla), 18kt gold – £1,363
Total = £1738
5 March: Lunch at The Goring and National Theatre Visit
The Duchess of Sussex donned an outfit worth £14,174 as she had lunch at The Goring hotel before visiting her patronage, The National Theatre
Alex Eagle camel coat – £1,590
Aquazzura Mae Pearl Pumps – £665
Loewe ‘Postal’ Bag – £1,450
Topshop Organza Cream Blouse – £29
Roland Mouret ‘Moka’ Skirt – £595
Chi Chi Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet by Jessica McCormack – £9,500
Sophie Lis Love pendant – £280
Edge of Ember earrings – £65
Total = £14,174
5 March: Endeavour Awards
Meghan made a splash in a electric blue gown as she joined Prince Harry for the Endeavour Award’s on Thursday evening
Victoria Beckham bright blue gown – £950
Stella McCartney clutch bag – £1,742
Gold Snake Hoop earrings by Roxanne First – £95
Chi Chi Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet by Jessica McCormack – (worn before)
Navy Manolo Blahnik BB pumps – (worn before)
Total = £2,787
6 March: Visit to Robert Clack Upper School in Dagenham
The royal ensured her wardrobe was dominated by female designers as she stepped out to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday
ME AND EM White Boucle Jacket – £295
Ivory clutch bag by Rejina Pyo -£295
Alexander McQueen trousers – worn before
Bi-colour heels from Jennifer Chamandi – £745
Edge of Ember ‘Kismet’ Necklace – £125
Total = £1,460
7 March: Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall
The Duchess wowed in a scarlet ensemble as she joined Prince Harry for the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night
Simone Rocha beaded statement earrings – £250
Stuart Weitzman – worn before
Safiyaa ‘Kalika’ dress – £1,295
Manolo Blahnik ‘Capri’ Red Satin Clutch – £1,260
Total = £2,805
8 March: Attending church with the Queen
The Duke and Duchess attended church with the Queen in Windsor on Sunday, with Meghan choosing her favourite brand Givenchy for the occasion
V by Laura V earrings – £130
Customised Givenchy gown – £1, 329
Fascinator – worn before
Total = £1,459
9 March: Commonwealth Day Service
For her final event as a working member of the royal family, Meghan donned an emerald bespoke Emilia Wickstead gown
Aquazzura Nude Pumps – £490
Birks ‘Snowstorm’ Earrings – (worn before)
Bespoke Emilia Wickstead dress – Estimated £1,800
William Chambers fascinator – Estimated £500
Gabriella Hearst ‘Nina’ Bag – (worn before)
Total = £2,790
10 March: QCT Commonwealth Video
The Duchess of Sussex donned a Preen by Thornton Bregazzi asymmetrical toffee midi dress which cost £925 for a meeting with young leaders for QCT
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi asymmetrical toffee midi dress – £925
Aquazzura pumps –
Edge of Ember earrings – (worn before)
Total – £925
11 March: Commonwealth ACU meeting
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Patron of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), meeting Commonwealth Scholars, Chevening Scholars
Aquazarra navy pumps – £450
Scanlan Theodore ‘Cravat’ dress – £330
Sophie Lis Fallen Star earrings – £450
Total = £1,230
April 29: Smart Works call
For her first appearance since stepping down from royal duty, the mother-of-one wore a recycled Joseph sweater
Joseph Red V-Neck Cashmere Sweater – worn before
Edge of Ember Visionary Coin Necklace -£135
Total = £135
July 14: GirlUp Leadership Summit
Meghan attended the virtual GirlUp Leadership Summit wearing a £148 blue silk blouse in July
Adam Lippes ‘Pintucked’ Silk Top – £148
Cartier ‘Love’ Bracelet – worn before
Total = £148
August 14: 19th Virtual Summit
For the 19th Virtual Summit, the Duchess wore a Sleeveless Stretch Silk Top by Hugo Boss
Sleeveless Stretch Silk Top by Hugo Boss – £179
Cartier Love Bracelet – worn before
Monica Vinader bracelet – worn before
Total = £179
August 21: Baby2Baby event
Duke and Duchess of Sussex volunteering with Baby2Baby at Dr Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School in Los Angeles
Anthropologie ‘Liza’ Shorts – £65
Victoria Beckham Oversized Classic Shirt -£450
Stan Smith Sneakers – worn before
Cartier Love Bracelet – worn before
Monica Vinader Bracelet – worn before
Royal Jelly Harlem blue seersucker face mask – £15
Total = £530
August 25: Makers video with Gloria Steinhem
– Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and Gloria Steinem discuss representation, why each vote matters and how all women are linked, not ranked
Annie Bing ‘Ryan’ Trousers – £186
James Perse White V-Neck Slub Cotton T-Shirt – £63
Stella McCartney ‘Rhea’ Sandals – £525
Cartier ‘Love’ Bracelet – worn before
Monica Vinader ‘Chain’ Bracelet – worn before
Maiden Nation ‘Linked Not Ranked’ Bracelets – £35
Janessa Leone ‘Serena’ Hat – £266
Total = £1,075
34,985
September 1: LA preschool visit
Duke and Duchess of Sussex during a visit in honor of his mother’s memory to the Preschool Learning Center (a program of the Assistance League of Los Angeles)
Anthropologie ‘Cate’ Chambray Shirt – £73
DL1961 ‘Emma’ Jeans – worn before
Rothy shadow merino shoes – worn before
Bracelets – worn before
Total = £73
September 13: Smart Set anniversary
The Duchess donned a smart white blazer and tan tank top as she marked the anniversary of her Smart Set collection
Altuzarra ‘Acacia’ White Blazer – worn before
September 21: Time 100 video
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a special appearance during the TIME 100 special
Victoria Beckham Silk Shirt – £570
Alexander Wang cropped trousers – worn before
Manolo Blahnik – worn before
Bracelets – worn before
Total = £570
September 25: America’s Got Talent
The Duchess made a special appearance on America’s Got Talent to congratulate a finalist
Cuyana ‘Luna’ Jacket Earrings – £145
Victoria Beckham silk blouse – £570
Stella McCartney ‘Hayley’ Black Trousers – £692
Verse necklace – worn before
Bracelets – worn before
Total = £1407
September 29: Fortune’s Most Powerful women summit
Meghan addressed the virtual summit on Tuesday afternoon, when she took part in a one-on-one conversation about ‘creating humane tec
Jennifer Fisher Small Family Gothic Lock pendant necklace – £1,488
Jennifer Meyer Turquoise Bar Studs- worn before
WNU blue and white stripe shirt – £85
Total = £1573
October 1: Call to end racism
Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex chat to the Evening Standard about Black History Month and the Next Gen Trailblazers project
Glemaud ‘Slash’ Long Sleeve Top – £280
Stella McCartney ‘Hayley’ Camel Trousers- £692
Total = £972
October 11: World Mental Health Day
Meghan Markle, 39, paid tribute to late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by wearing a statement t-shirt and mask honouring the feminist icon during a podcast recording this week
Manolo Blahnik ‘BB’ Pumps – worn before
Monica Vinader Linear Chain Bracelet and Cartier Love Bracelet- worn before
‘R.B.G’ Ruth Bader Ginsberg T-Shirt- £16
J.Crew V-Neck Striped Cardigan-£110
Frame ‘Le Garcon’ Jeans- £177
‘When there are nine’ Mask – £12
Total = £315
October 12 – Call with Malala
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry say they feel ‘fortunate’ to have watched son Archie’s ‘first steps, first run and first fall’ during Covid-19 crisis as they join Malala Yousafzai for virtual chat
Tuxe Turtleneck Sleeveless Bodysuit – worn before
Bracelets – worn before
Reiss ‘Edie’ tailored slim-leg trousers – £125
Total = £125
October 14 – Fortune Most Powerful Women event
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex took part in Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit this week, where she discussed a wide range of important topics, including how raising a son has altered her perspective on leadership
Cuyana ‘Luna’ Jacket Earrings – worn before
Tracy Reese’s sustainable label Hope for Flowers – worn before
October 20: Time 100 event
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Host Engineering A Better World TIME100 Talks
Alexander McQueen Grain De Poudre Wool Blazer – worn before
November 8 – Remembrance Sunday
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during a private visit to the Los Angeles National Cemetery on Remembrance Sunday
Black Brandon Maxwell Silk-Organza Coat – £3,335
Jennifer Chamandi ‘Lorenzo’ Heels – £550
Brandon Maxwell Cotton And Silk-Blend Waist Belt – £220
Total = £4.105
December 13 – CNN Heroes event
Meghan Markle appears on CNN to pay tribute to ‘quiet heroes’ of the coronavirus pandemic and the ‘power of the human spirit’ in first appearance since revealing miscarriage in New York Times
Catherine Zoraida ‘Gold Swallow’ earrings – worn before
Cartier ‘Love’ Bangle – worn before
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