Meghan Markle Australia style: How much did royal's outfits cost? Whopping figure REVEALED

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, originally forged a successful career as an actor, before going on to focus on charitable work after marrying Prince Harry back in May this year.

She often uses her public platform to raise awareness for issues such as women’s rights.

Many fans also follow the 37-year-old for her style, with the royal often stepping out in some stunning outfit choices.

During her visit to Australasia, the mother-to-be was pictured in a variety of designer numbers – but how much was the total bill for her wardrobe Down Under?

With 76 engagements across four countries, the Duchess had multiple outfit changes throughout the trip.

In fact, she wore more than 40 different looks while visiting Australasia.

Ahead of her trip, The Daily Mail estimated that her tour wardrobe would come in at around £99,000.

But yesterday, the publication claimed that the actual figure was closer to an astounding £118,000.

Some of her outfits are thought to have been bespoke, while others may have had to be altered due to her pregnancy.

In comparison, Kate Middleton’s new clothing in 2017 is said to have been valued at around £117,000.

The jewellery Meghan wore during the trip is thought to be worth £58,951.

She recycled some of the jewels a number of times, as well as rewearing her shoes on multiple occasions.

When it came to her footwear, it’s thought they collectively cost a pricey sum of £6,415.

So, which designer labels did she choose to wear while travelling on her first major royal tour?

The list is lengthy, but some names include Stella McCartney, Manolo Blahnik, Givenchy, and Gucci.

While in Dubbo, Australia, the Duchess also sported clothing from her close friend Serena Williams’ self-titled range.

The grey blazer is one of her more budget-friendly numbers – costing around £112 ($145.00).

Making a nod at the fashion scene Down Under, Meghan also opted to don some creations by designers in Australia and New Zealand.

The former included Dion Lee and Martin Grant, while some New Zealand labels she wore were Karen Walker and Maggie Marilyn.

See every outfit worn by the pregnant Duchess on her royal tour here.

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.