Meghan's mega wardrobe! Duchess of Sussex wore over £100k worth of new clothes and jewellery in 2024 - with sightings at movie premieres and polo matches
Over the past year, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex , made a total of 56 public appearances across the world. F...
Over the past year, Meghan Markle, theDuchess of Sussex, made a total of 56 public appearances across the world.
For each of these outings - from 'quasi royal tours' and private lunches, to gala dinners and polo matches - the Duchess of Sussex stepped out in meticulously put-together outfits - wearing a mix of time-honoured as well as brand new pieces from her ever-expanding wardrobe.
This year, Meghan, 43, was spotted in never-before-seen clothing and jewellery items totalling a staggering £102,989 - an increase of nearly £20,000 from her 2023 total of £86,612.
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.
However, since the couple became financially independent, it is not clear who is picking up the bill for Meghan's clothes, whether she pays full price or receives discounts from designers.
This year, the Duchess debuted two new Logan Hollowell diamond necklace - estimated to be worth over £35,000 in total - as well as new pieces from Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz that stole the show during her viit to the south American nation earlier this year.
Meanwhile, she rewore her trusty Cartier Love Bracelet as well as Princess Diana's Cartier Tank Francaise wristwatch multiple times, with Meghan paying subtle tribute to the late Princess of Wales with her sartorial choices.
Here, FEMAIL calculates the value of Meghan's wardrobe, only taking into account the cost of items once and not counting recycled pieces.
Meghan Markle's 2024 wardrobe
December 4: The Paley Honours: A Tribute to Tyler Perry in New York
Meghan put on a dazzling display in an elegant black evening gown and $20,000 (£15,722) worth of accessories at the red carpet event in honour of her friend Tyler Perry
November 22: Welcome Project Thanksgiving dinner in Venice Beach, California
In November, the Duchess of Sussex joined the charity Mina's List to host a Thanksgiving dinner for Afghan women who have resettled in the US as a part of The Welcome Project
November 14: Highbrow Hippie Launch in #Venice, California
The Duchess of Sussex (pictured left) put on a glamorous display in a sleeveless black top and wide-leg trousers as she supported her friend and A-lister hairdresser Kadi Lee (picture centre) in Venice, California. Pictured right, celeb hairstylist Serge Normant
November 7: Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia (appearing via video)
Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, both wore dark blazers with poppy pins fastened on their lapels, in a video message about online violence against children - a cause that is deeply important to them.
October 11: Visit to Girls Inc. in Greater Santa Barbara, California
The Duchess of Sussex visited the charity Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara in California
October 5: Children's Hospital Los Angeles gala
The Duchess of Sussex caught all eyes as she re-wore a revealing red Carolina Herrera gown to the LA Children's Hospital gala
September 15: Alliance for Children's Rights charity tennis tournament in Los Angeles
Alex Romain (left), chair of the Alliance for Children's Rights, joins Meghan (centre), Kelly McKee Zajfen (second right) and Prince Harry (far right) at the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament in Los Angeles
September 8: Godmothers bookstore opening
September 7: Godmothers bookstore with Oprah Winfrey in Santa Barbara, California
Meghan wore a Club Monaco jumpsuit and a staggering £23,000-diamond necklace at one of the events for the opening weekend of Californian bookstore Godmothers
September 2: Impromptu visit to Godmothers bookstore
August 18 or day four of Colombia tour: Petronio Álvarez Festival in Cali
Meghan and Harry are all smiles at the Petronio Music Festival in Cali during their four-day visit to Colombia
August 18 or day four of the Colombia tour: Salsa lesson at Unidad Recreativa El Vallado in Cali
Meghan and Harry tried salsa dancing during a visit to the Unidad Recreativa El Vallado in Cali
August 18 or day four of the Colombia tour: Panel of Afro Colombian Women Leaders in Cali
Meghan looked radiant in a patterned pencil skirt embellished with sequins, which she paired with a sharp white shirt and pink, suede pumps
August 17 or day three of Colombia tour: Visit to San Basilio de Palenque
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry looked loved up as they held hands while visiting traditional Afro-Caribbean village, San Basilio de Palenque on Saturday
August 17 or day three of Colombia tour: Visit to Caribbean drum school in Cartagena
Meghan Markle was a marvel in monochrome as she arrived in Cartagena with Prince Harry on the third day of their tour of Colombia
August 16 or day two of Colombia tour: Private luncheon hosted by Vice President Francia Márquez in Bogotá
August 16 or day two of Colombia tour: Visit to Center for Inclusive Rehabilitation in Bogotá
Meghan and Harry exchange smiles during their visit to the Center for Inclusive Rehabilitation in Bogotá
August 16 or day two of Colombia tour: Visit to Colegio La Giralda, a public school in the Las Cruces neighbourhood of Santa Fe
Meghan looked sophisticated in black high-waisted cigarettes pants, which she paired with a white button-up business shirt
August 15 or day one of Colombia tour: Summit on Responsible Digital Future in Bogotá
Meghan and Harry (extreme left) at the 'Responsible Digital Future' forum at EAN University in Bogota, Colombia
August 15 or day one of Colombia tour: Cultural event
Meghan changed into a colourful printed jumpsuit for her second look of her Colombia Tour
August 15 or day one of Colombia tour: Welcome in Bogotá
Meghan Markle proved her fashion prowess once again today as she stepped out in Colombia alongside Prince Harry to begin their four-day tour of the South American nation
August 1: CBS interview about cyber abuse
In August, Harry and Meghan released a new CBS interview about cyber abuse, with the Duke saying parents have to be 'first responders'
July 26: G9 Ventures Summit at the Hamptons in New York
The Duchess of Sussex, seen here alongside designer Misha Nonoo and cosmetics owner Bobbi Brown, wore a vest and trousers combo that retails for around $870
July 22: Visit to Tre Lune, Montecito
Meghan was spotted at A-list favourite Italian bistro, Tre Lune, in Montecito
June 11: ESPY Awards
Prince Harry and Meghan, wearing a custom Oscar de la Renta gown, pictured at the ESPY awards with tennis superstar Serena Williams on July 11
May 12, day three of Nigeria tour: Final appearance before departing
May 12, day three of Nigeria tour: Charity polo match in Lagos
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending the polo fundraiser event in Lagos
May 12, day three of Nigeria visit: State Governor's reception in Lagos
Meghan wore a traditional shawl that perfectly matched her canary yellow Carolina Herrera dress
May 12, day three of Nigeria tour: Visit to basketball charity Giants of Africa in Lagos
Meghan in traditional Nigerian blue wrap skirt to watch the basket ball
May 11, day two of Nigeria tour: Women in Leadership event in Abuja
Meghan honoured the host country by wearing this ethically sourced red dress by Nigerian designer Orire
May 11, day two of Nigeria tour: Reception with military armies and The Widows Association in Abuja
Meghan paid homage to Princess Diana by wearing a ecklace that belonged to her
May 11, day two of Nigeria tour: 'Nigeria: Unconquered' event in Abuja
Meghan wore this abstract tropical leaf pattern print to attend an exhibition volleyball match
May 10, day one of Nigeria tour: Official welcome to Nigeria
A crisp white suit is a Meghan Markle signature, and she chose this elegant, powerful and versatile ensemble for an official meeting with General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Nigeria's defence chief
May 10, day one of Nigeria tour: Visit to Lightway Academy in Abuja
The couple's first public event in Nigeria was a visit to the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, and Meghan oozed casual elegance in the 'Windsor' silk gown from Californian designer Heidi Merrick
April 18: In support of Alliance of Moms community
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April 15: Sentebale dinner in Wellington, Florida
Hary and Meghan attended a celebratory dinner Friday evening for the Sentebale Polo event in Wellington, Florida
April 12: Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Wellington, Florida
Prince Harry, left, and wife, Meghan Markle kiss as she presents his polo team with the trophy for winning the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida
March 21: Visit to Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Meghan Markle dropped by the Los Angeles Children's Hospital on March 21st, with photos of the 'literally healing' session appearing this week; the Duchess, 42, chose to read Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty, which she also read at the Invictus Games in September
March 9: Suprise visit to Uvalde, Texas
Harry and Meghan are seen with the mother of Layla Salazar who was tragically killed in the Uvalde shooting
March 9: Visit to The Archewell Foundation's San Antonio Welcome Project in Texas
Meghan Markle engages with one of the women at The Archewell Foundation¿s San Antonio Welcome Project during a visit on Friday
March 8: Dinner at La Barbecue in Austin, Texas
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave the owner of a Texas BBQ joint a warm embrace as they arrived for a visit
March 8: SXSW Panel on International Women's Day in Austin, Texas
Meghan onstage during the "Keynote: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen" during the SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals at Austin Convention Center on March 08, 2024 in Austin, Texas
February 29: Powder Mountain ski trip, Eden
Meghan joined Heather Dorak, Kelly McKee Zajfen and family on a ski holiday to Powder Mountain, Eden
February 22: Dinner with Terry Wood at Asanebo, Studio City, California
She opted for a casual ensemble - pairing gray skinny jeans with a matching sweater and understated ballet pumpsFormer Suits star then accessorized with a $3,670 Goyard Bellechasse Biaude PM bag slung over her arm
February 22: Lunch at Cipriani in Beverly Hills
Meghan Markle and British fashion designer Clare Waight Keller dined at celebrity haunt Cipriani in Beverly Hills
February 16, three-day trip to Canada for Invictus Games: One Year To Go gala
Meghan was glamorous in a one-shoulder olive green dress by Canadian designer Greta Constantine as well as a necklace by Logan Hollowell, and shoes by Manolo Blahnik
February 16, three-day trip to Canada for Invictus Games: Wheelchair Curling Training Camp in Vancouver
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the Invictus Games One Year To Go Winter Training Camp at Hillcrest Community Centre on February 16, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada
February 15, three-day trip to Canada for Invictus Games: Dinner at Indian restaurant Vij's in Vancouver
Meghan Markle 'asked chefs to turn up the heat' when she and Prince Harry visited an Indian restaurant in Canada - while the duke 'joked that spicy food makes him turn red'
February 15, three-day trip to Canada for Invictus Games: Visit to Whistler Sliding Centre
Meghan wrapped up against the chill in a £3,000 Hermes quilted jacket, teamed with her favourite 'Valerie' skinny jeans from La Ligne
February 15, three-day trip to Canada for Invictus Games: Visit to Mount Currie Community Centre
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Mount Currie Community Centre, as they attend the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistlers 2025's One Year to Go event
February 14: Valentine's Day dinner in Whistler, Canada
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen heading to a romantic Valentine's Day dinner Wednesday night after a day on the slopes in the Canadian ski resort of Whistler
February 14, three-day trip to Canada for Invictus Games: Reception with First Nations youth ambassasors in Whistler
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, toured the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with Youth Ambassadors, Chief Nelson and Wilson Williams (not pictured)
February 14, three-day trip to Canada for Invictus Games: Winter Training Camp in Whistler, Canada
Meghan Markle looked every inch the snow queen as she stepped on to the slopes in Whistler, head to toe in winter whites
February 10: Launch of Welcome Project
The Duchess of Sussex featured in a video about the Southern California Welcome Project
January 24: One Love Bob Marley premiere in Jamaica
The Duchess of Sussex , 42, oozed glamour in the monochrome ensemble, which she looked to team with a simple body suit, on Tuesday evening
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