Duchess Hollywood! Value of Meghan Markle’s wardrobe boomed to £79,000 in 2022 – despite stepping back from royal duties
- Meghan Markle, 41, is known for her love of expensive clothing and jewellery
- Duchess wore outfits worth £78,993 in 2022 having stepped back from duty
- Increase of over £20,000 on 2021 total, with trips to Europe and lavish events
- Her most expensive outfit came when she visited New York in September
- Read more: Kate Middleton’s wardrobe total SOARED for 2022
The Duchess of Sussex is known for her love of designer brands, expensive accessories and glittering jewels worth thousands of pounds.
And since quitting the royal family and moving to California, it seems Meghan Markle’s love of a glitzy and glamorous wardrobe has only accelerated.
This year, Meghan wore a wardrobe worth £78,993. It is £20,000 more than her 2021 total, which was £58,388.
Meanwhile in 2020, the year she stepped back as life as a senior royal, she donned outfits worth worth £44,188.
The Duchess of Sussex is known for her love of designer brands, expensive accessories and glittering jewels worth thousands of pounds. FEMAIL can reveal how this year, Meghan Markle wore £78,993 of outfits
While a working member of the royal family, the cost of Meghan’s clothes for work engagements was covered by then-Prince Charles through the budget he gave 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 value of Meghan’s wardrobe, only taking into account the cost of items once and not counting recycled pieces.
One of the Duchess’ most expensive outfits came during her trip to The Hague in April for the Invictus Games
Meanwhile Meghan has showed off her love of designers at a number of lavish events, including a summit about women’s empowerment
Her most expensive outfits came when she attended the opening ceremony for Prince Harry’s Invictus Games in The Hague in April this year.
On that occasion, as she stepped out to a trendy designer body suit with trousers – but it was her glitzy £12,000 Cartier necklace which pushed the cost of her outfit up to a whopping £14,015.
However the value of her 2021 clothing collection is also a drastic reduction on 2019, when her wardrobe was valued at more than £211,693.
Meghan Markle’s 2022 wardrobe
February 27: Accepting NAACP President’s award with Prince Harry
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry started the year accepting an award from the NAACP
- Dress: Bespoke Christopher John Rogers- Estimated £2000
- Princess Diana’s bracelet- price unknown
- Aquazzura — the Celeste glitter sandal in gold – £1,029
- Alexis Bittar – the Crumpled Gold post style – £200
The Invictus Games
DAY 1: APRIL 15
ARRIVAL AT THE HAGUE
Meghan attended a reception ahead of the start of the Invictus Games at The Hague on April 15 in a £6,500 outfit
- Jacket: Valentino- £2,100
- Trousers: Valentino- £1,100
- Bag: Valentino Garavani- £2,200
- Gold mitten key chain: Catbird- £234
- Shiffon Duet Pinky Rings- £911
- Gold Disc pendant: Sophie Lis- worn before
- Shoes: Aquazurra- worn before
- Earrings- worn before
- Coat: Max Mara- worn before
- Watch: Cartier, Princess Diana’s collection- worn before
- Welsh gold wedding band and engagement ring- worn before
Project Fearless coaching session
The Duchess wore a smart beige coloured blazer by Chloe as she took part in a coaching session in Amsterdam
Chloé silk crepe de chine blazer in sand – £2,570
Jewellery – worn before
DAY TWO: APRIL 16
MORNING: MEETING ATHLETES
Meghan met athletes on the second day in The Hague, wearing a Ralph Lauren Collection Leonarda Coat, £4,281
- Coat: Ralph Lauren Collection Leonarda Coat- £4,281
- Trousers: Max Mara- £329
- Bag: £1,151
- Top: Unknown
AFTERNOON: JAGUAR LAND ROVER RECEPTION
Meghan attended the Land Rover Driving Challenge during the 2022 Invictus Games at Zuiderpark
- Jacket: Celine- £2,400
- Jeans: Moussy Vintage- £266
- Shoes: Chanel- £660
- Sunglasses: Celine- £360
- Bag: Celine- £1,950
- Bracelet: Cartier- worn before
- Rings: Shiffon- worn before
EVENING: OPENING CEREMONY
Meghan wore £620 bodysuit from Khatie as she made a speech at the opening ceremony of Invictus Games in The Hague
- Bodysuit: Khaite- £620
- Shoes: Manolos- £595
- Necklace: Cartier- £12,800
- Bracelet: Cartier- worn before
- Tennis bracelet: Princess Diana’s (worn before)
- Earrings: Lorraine Schwartzman (worn before)
DAY THREE: APRIL 17
MORNING: WATCHING EVENTS
Meghan attended the Invictus Games alongside Prince Harry wearing a white blouse by Brandon Maxwell
- Blazer: Brandon Maxwell- £1,944
- Zodiac necklace: Child of Wild- £23
- Jeans-unknown
- Shoes: Manolos- worn before
- Sunglasses: Valentino – worn before
- Ring set: Shiffon – worn before
- Bracelet: Cartier – worn before
- Rings: Shiffon – worn before
- Watch: Cartier, worn before from Princess Diana’s collection
AFTERNOON: STORYTIME SESSION WITH THE BRITISH EMBASSY
Later in the day the Duchess attended a reading to a group of 12 children in a private event held in the Zuiderpark where she donned a pinstriped blazer thought to be by Veronica Beard for £675
- Blazer: Veronica Beard- £675
- Shirt: Everlane ‘Silky Cotton’ relaxed shirt- £84
DAY THREE: EVENING
Meghan wore another Valentino number worth £3,600 and shoes from Manolo Blahnik costing £677
- Dress: Valentino-£3,600
- Bag: Khaite- £960
- Shoes: Manolo- £677
June 2: Trooping the Colour
While the royal repeated a Roland Mouret dress for the Queen’s Jubilee Trooping the Colour, she wore a new Stephen Jones hat
Stephen Jones hat – £1,356
Roland Mouret dress – worn before
June 3: Service of Thanksgiving
The mother-of-two wore a Dior Haute Couture ensemble for her main appearance during the Jubilee
Dior Haute Couture Coat
Dior Haute Couture Wool-Silk Blend Skirt
Dior Haute Couture Organza Blouse
Dior ‘D’Moi’ Pumps – £780
Birks ‘Snowstorm’ Earrings – worn before
Stephen Jones Millinery Hat
July 18: Lunch with Gloria Steinham
The Duchess visited New York in July and was spotted out for lunch with the feminist icon Gloria Steinem
Christian Dior Bermuda Shorts – £810
Ralph Lauren leather belt – £179
Cult Gaia Naia clutch – £455
Shoes – worn before
Outfit change – Nelson Mendala Day
Meghan opted for an all black ensemble when she joined Prince Harry at the Nelson Mandela event at the UN
Top: Givenchy ‘Bespoke’ Crew Neck Top – Estimated £745
Skirt: Givenchy ‘Patch Pocket’ Pencil Skirt – £1,190
Manolo Blahnik ‘BB’ Heels – worn before
Vanessa Tugendhaft ‘Precious’ Clover Stud Earrings – worn before
Rings: Shiffon ‘Duet’ Pinky Ring and Shiffon ‘1972 Tennis’ Pinky Ring – worn before
Purse: Mulberry ‘Bayswater’ Leather Bag – worn before
Outfit change – Dinner in New York
Meghan Markle looked to Kate Middleton for inspiration, as she donned a £4,000 ($4,800) monochrome jumpsuit
Gabriela Hearst ‘Vicky’ Jumpsuit – £3,950
Bottega Veneta ‘Intrecciato’ Leather Pouch – £3,463
Aquazzura ‘Bow Tie 105’ Sandals – £500
August 24 – Meghan launches her podcast
When the Duchess launched her podcast, she opted for a tan and brown ensemble in the adverts
Anine Bing ‘Elyse’ Trousers – £220
Manolo Blahnik ‘BB’ Pumps – worn before
Ecksand ‘Diamond Trio Butterfly’ Earrings – £1,222
5 September: One Young World roundtable
Arriving for the One World Summit in Manchester in September, Meghan donned a tanned ensemble
Brandon Maxwell ‘Eleanor’ Silk-Cashmere Polo in oatmeal – £655
Gabriela Hearst ‘Vargas’ wide-leg high-rise silk trousers in Camel – £1,228
Manolo Blahnik BB Pointy Toe Pump In Beige Suede – worn before
Tabayer ‘Oera’ 18K Fairmined Yellow Gold Earrings – £2,720
Tabayer ‘Oera’ Ring – £3,130
One Young World summit
The Duchess opted for a fiery red outfit as she attended the summit alongside Prince Harry
Aquazzura ‘Panthere’ 105 cutout pumps in red suede – £850
Another Tomorrow Bow Blouse In Fire Red – £444
Another Tomorrow Classic Trouser In Fire Red – £486
6 September: Invictus Dusseldorf 2023
Meanwhile Meghan was elegant in neutral whites and beiges as she attended an event for the Invictus Games in September
Anine Bing ‘Kylin’ Sweater In Ivory – £188
Brandon Maxwell ‘The Holland’ Twill Suiting Trouser In Khaki – £1,500
Dior ‘D-Moi’ Pump In Greige – worn before
Alexis Bittar ‘Asterales’ Molten Bezel Stud Earrings In ‘Air’ – £70
10 September: Windsor walkabout
In her first appearance after the Queen’s death, the Duchess wore a simple black dress, of which the designer is unknown
Dress – unknown designer
Sarah Flint ‘Jay 100’ Tortoiseshell Heel Pumps In Black Suede – worn before
Ecksand Diamond Trio Butterfly Ear Climber Earrings – worn before
14 September: Procession
The Duchess wore a black Givenchy coat she had worn previously as she attended the procession alongside other members of the royal family
Black Givenchy coat – worn before
Stephan Jones ‘Veronique’ hat –
Loewe ‘Postal’ Bag – worn before
Paul Andrew ‘Pump-It Up’ Pumps – worn before
19 September: Queen’s funeral
At the Queen’s funeral, the royal wore a black Stella McCartney cape dress with a Dior hat
Black Stella McCartney cape dress – £1,351
Black Dior X Stephen Jones Wide Brim Crin Hat
Stuart Weitzman ‘Tippi’ Pumps in Black Combo – £330
18 October: Spotify event
Upon her return to the US, Meghan was spotted at the Spotify headquarters where she gave a speech on women’s issues
Women, Life, Freedom t-shirt – £18
Valentino Crepe Couture Pants In Black – £1552
Chloe Gosselin ‘Clara’ Sandals In Black Satin – £617
2 November: Meeting Kasiopia Moore
Kasiopia Moore, the principal of Campbell Hall, a well-known middle school in Los Angeles, has revealed on her Instagram account yesterday that she will appear on Meghan Markle’s podcast next week. She shared the news along with a picture of her and the Duchess of Sussex
Club Monaco Reissue Trench in Khaki – worn before
The Row ‘Mercedes’ Straight Leg Cotton Pants in Black – £815
Aquazzura ‘Bow Tie’ 105 Sandals In Black – worn before
8 November: Archewell post about voting
Meghan voted in the California midterm elections, she revealed – while sharing an image of herself proudly sporting an ‘I voted’ sticker
Cuyana Pleat-Back Anorak In Blue -£242
23 November: Meeting Amanda Gorman
Upon meeting Amanda Gorman, Meghan opted for a neutral ensemble of a white tank top
CO Ivory Cashmere Sweater Tank In Ivory -worn before
LAUREN Ralph Lauren Slide Buckle Leather Belt In Tan – worn before
Logan Hollowell Baby Queen Water Drop Emerald Solitaire Necklace In Gold – worn before
29 November: “The Power of Women” event
Pictures of Meghan Markle show her beaming as she was celebrated as the guest of honor at a ‘power of women’ charity benefit
Giorgio Armani Twisted-Neck Jersey Midi Dress in Green – £1449
Manolo Blahnik BB Pointed-Toe Pumps in Purple Suede – £605
Jewellery – worn before
6 December: Ripple of Hope awards
Meanwhile the royal wore a dazzling white dress as she attended the Ripple of Hope awards in New York
Custom Louis Vuitton dress
Givenchy Black Satin Clutch With Jewelry Clasp – worn before
Carolina Herrera earrings – £155
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