Meghan Markle has long been known to favour exclusive and pricey designers.
And she made her preferences clear once more during her Colombia tour last week – with the total value of her clothing and jewellery coming in at a cool £90,000.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, who lives with Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, in their $14million Montecito home, joined her husband for a four-day tour of the South American nation last week.
The Sussexes packed in a busy schedule during their trip, dubbed a DIY royal tour, attending a show by Colombian folk dancers in Bogota, visiting a school, sampling a banquet and giving speeches.
The mother-of-two and her husband were given full security detail by Colombia’s vice president Francia Marquez, who invited the couple after she watched their Netflix show and was ‘moved’ by their story.
Throughout it all, Meghan proved once again she is the princess of style, wearing a number of elegant – and expensive – looks.
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Meghan Markle wore nearly £90,000 worth of clothes and jewellery during her four-day trip to Colombia with Prince Harry last week. Pictured wearing £1,659 dress by Johanna Ortiz
Adios Amigos! Meghan and Harry bid farewell to Colombia
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The Sussexes packed in a busy schedule on their trip – with Meghan looking very stylish each step of the way. Pictured in a £1,700 design by Ortiz
Her jewellery alone, which included several of her staples – Princess Diana‘s £17,800 Cartier watch and a £15,011.84 ‘Against Evil Eye’ bracelet from Lorraine Schwartz, added significant value to the price tag of her items.
Meghan gave a sweet nod to the hosting country, wearing multiple pieces by Johanna Ortiz, who is from Colombia and one of her favourite designers.
She also wore items designed by Andres Otalora and Silvia Tcherassi, also from Colombia, while her Hannia Char boater hat was handwoven by Colombian artisans – proving that Meghan is personalising her looks for each tour.
Meghan wore just one high street outfit the entire time – a sleeveless shirt from Mango – instead favouring stylish and often bespoke pieces from her favourite designers.
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In total, her clothes and jewellery came to £89,964 – but as several items were gifted, the true value may be far higher.
Significantly, this figure also doesn’t include her £140,000 engagement ring.
By combining old staples and several new items, Meghan made sure she put on a fashion display fit for royalty in her four days in Colombia.
Here, FEMAIL calculates the total value of Meghan’s wardrobe for the whirlwind tour, only taking into account the cost of items once – while some items have been worn before.
Cost of Meghan Markle’s 2024 Colombia wardrobe
Thursday, August 15
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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
Collared vest from New York-based brand Veronica Beard – £596
Navy angle-grazing trousers from Veronica Beard – £349.33
Cream handbag from Italian company Loro Piana – £3,653
Lorraine Schwartz ‘Against Evil Eye’ bracelet – £15,011.84
Pippa Small Kyanite Classic Stud Earrings – £495
Manolo Blahnik BB Pointy Toe Pump in Black Suede – £595
OUTFIT TOTAL: £20,700.17
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Meghan changed into a colourful printed jumpsuit for her second look of her Colombia Tour
Burgundy Navajo Weaver Metallic Tweed Maxi Dress by Johanna Ortiz – £1,659
Cartier Justr Un Clou Necklace in Yellow Gold with Diamonds – £11,800
Jimmy Choo Etana Leather Strappy Mule Sandals in tan – £795
Lanvin Arpege Sleeper Earrings in gold – £255
OUTFIT TOTAL: £14,509
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Meghan attends the ‘Responsible Digital Future’ forum at EAN University in Bogota, Colombia
Victoria Beckham chocolate brown shirt – £597
Colby pull-on trousers in ‘spice’ La Ligne NYC – £231
‘Divine 85’ Cognac Brown Suede from Aquazzura – £617
Birks Muse cirtrine and diamond drop earrings – £1,964
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,409
THURSDAY TOTAL: £38,618
Friday, August 16
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Meghan looked sophisticated in black high-waisted cigarettes pants, which paired with a white button-up business shirt with one button at the top left undone, tucked in
Loro Piana Jamilla blazer in camel- £2,893
Chanel sling-back ballet flats – £849
Mango ‘Paula’ sleeveless cotton shirt in white – £35
Cesta collective crossbody bag in Panna – £588
Butterfly-shaped gold earrings owned by Princess Diana – price unknown
OUTFIT TOTAL: £4,365
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Harry and Meghan each changed clothes between their morning and afternoon engagements
Juan De Dios Amaime silk martello midi skirt in ivory green chintz – £347
Sarah Hendler spear dangle stud earrings in emerald and sapphires – £1,736
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,083
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Prince Harry and Meghan joined Vice President Francia Márquez for a luncheon on the second day of their trip
Oscar De La Renta gown in Cerulean blue – likely bespoke and thought to be at least £4,000
Aquazurra heels
Logan Hollowell baby reverse warer drop diamond tennis necklace – £9,786
OUTFIT TOTAL – £13,786
FRIDAY TOTAL – £20,234
Saturday, August 17
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Meghan Markle was a marvel in monochrome as she arrived in Cartagena with Prince Harry on the third day of their tour of Colombia
Deep Ocean silk crop top with the Hello Sailor silk maxi skirt by Johanna Ortiz – £1,700
Hannia Char The Boater Hat – £70
Ray-Ban gold aviator classic sunglasses – £155
Ariel Gordon signet studs – £212
Aquazzura divine sandal 85 in brown – £620
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,757
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry looked loved up as they held hands while visiting traditional Afro-Caribbean village, San Basilio de Palenque on Saturday
Chic white linen skirt from Posse, the Emma design – £200
White crew neck tank top from Argent – £120
Emme Parsons Cecilia Sandals in black calfskin – £347
Cartier Gold Tank Francaise Watch worn by Princess Diana – £15,500
Cartier touch, the love yellow gold bracelet – £5,800
Ariel Gordon imperial disc pendant necklace engraved with Archie and Lili’s names – £1,425
Maria E Esquivia earrings – price unknown
OUTFIT TOTAL – £23,392
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Meghan and Harry tried salsa dancing during a visit to the Unidad Recreativa El Vallado in Cali
Miu Miu Artiste sunglasses in black and gold (seen on her lap) – £300
El Carmen canvas hand emboidered mini skirt in Ecru – £613
Stuart Weitzman Benni sandals in tan leather – £275
OUTFIT TOTAL – £1,188
SATURDAY TOTAL – £27,337
Sunday, August 18
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Meghan Markle (pictured) looked radiant in a patterned pencil skirt embellished with sequins, which she paired with a sharp white shirt and pink, suede pumps
Patterned midi skirt embellished with sequins by Miami-based designer Silvia Tcherassi – £1,634
Mango shirt (repeat from earlier in the trip)
Manolo Blahnik BB 105 Pumps in Magenta Suede – £595
Gold fan earrings – gifted from Vice President Francia Márquez (price unknown)
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,229
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Meghan, Harry, Colombia Vice President Francia Marquez and her husband Yerney Pinillo are all smiles at the Petronio Music Festival
Andres Otalora joya colonial tiered cotton poplin maxi dress in green – £890
Aquazzura talk to me 105 black suede sandals – £656
OUTFIT TOTAL – £1,546
SUNDAY TOTAL – £3,775
