Meghan Markle’s outfit for children’s charity event cost this enormous sum of cash

Meghan Markle at the WellChild Awards 2018 last night opted for a modern look.

The Duchess wore a black power suit with a satin black camisole underneath, while her hair was tied back.

While it had been rumoured Prince Harry has banned Meghan from wearing suits, last night showed this was not the case.

Meghan matched her husband, who looked dapper in a charcoal blue suit, as she entered the awards being held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.

How much did Meghan Markle’s outfit cost?

Meghan opted for a suit from Altuzarra, a French luxury women’s ready-to-wear clothing designer.

She wore the Acacia One-Button Blazer in black from the brand, which costs £1,319.

She added to this the Serge trousers, priced at £476.85.

Under the rather pricey suit Meghan wore the Deitas Coco Camisole in Shantung Black, which is £292.93.

For her shoes she opted for Aquazzura, an Italian luxury footwear brand. The Simply Irresistible 105 pumps cost £420.

In her hand Meghan carried a small but rather expensive bag from ethical fashion designer Stella McCartney.

The Stella McCartney Shaggy Deer Faux Leather Crossbody bag costs £723.59.

So how much does this whole ensemble come to? Meghan’s outfit cost £3,232.37.

Meghan’s gorgeous diamond and pearl earrings are thought to be a gift from the Queen, given to her before their trip to Cheshire together.

During the WellChild awards, the philanthropic couple met with sick children, workers and patrons of the charity.

WellChild is a UK-based charity that helps to get seriously ill children and young people out of hospital and home to their families.

Meghan Markle’s Hamilton outfit was similar to the one she chose last night. 

She wore a black suit dress which showed off her long legs.

The dress was in the style of a classic tuxedo, structured and perfectly tailored to fit the Duchess’ slender frame.

Coming to just above her knees, the racy number accentuated Meghan’s long, toned legs, which shimmered in the theatre lights.

In keeping with the sexy look, the long-sleeved dress featured a plunging neckline framed by a tuxedo-like collar.

Who is Meghan Markle? Quick profile

Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle, on August 4, 1981 to parents Doria Ragland and father Thomas Markle.

Her father was previously married to Roslyn Loveless and Meghan has two elder half sibling – sister Samantha Markle and brother Thomas Markle Junior.

Actress

Meghan’s first television appearance in the USA was in an episode of the medical drama General Hospital in 2002.

She later moved on to roles in CSI, Without a Trace and Castle along with bit parts in Hollywood films including Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me and Horrible Bosses.

Meghan was also a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal – but her most famous role was as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, which launched in 2011.

She was written out in the finale of the seventh series when her character got married, which aired in April 2018 – just before she got married herself.

Charity and humanitarian work

Meghan Markle’s career in television has gone hand-in-hand with her support for causes close to her heart.

She wrote about the stigma around menstrual health in an article for Time magazine and was a Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada – with whom she travelled to Rwanda for the charity’s Clean Water Campaign.

And her commitment to gender equality has seen her work with the United Nations – receiving a standing ovation in 2015 for her speech to mark International Women’s Day.

Relationships

In September 2011, she wed film producer Trevor Engelson, who she began dating in 2004.

But the pair divorced two years later in August 2013, citing irreconcilable difference.

She was in a relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello for almost two years, before they broke it off in 2016 but the two remain good friends.

And in June 2016, she met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.

Their relationship began in October that year and just over one year later, on November 27, 2017, the pair announced their engagement.

They married on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Meghan’s heritage

Some have claimed Meghan Markle is the first mixed-race member of the Royal Family.

Historians are still arguing about Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.

But Meghan will be the first royal to openly embrace a mixed-race heritage.

She has written about the difficulties of being a biracial actress in Hollywood as she claims she is not black enough for some roles and not white enough for others.