The Value Of Kate Middleton And Meghan Markle's Wardrobes Reportedly Soared In 2022

Although she no longer is tied to official royal duties, Meghan Markle's wardrobe allegedly cost £78,993 in 2022, according to the Daily Mail. Fans of the Netflix documentary "Harry & Meghan" might be surprised by the extravagance of that expense. In an analysis from Vogue, the magazine detailed why Meghan's "softer, more approachable side" shined through the neutral basics she donned. Nonetheless, the total cost of her wardrobe ended up much higher than the average individual's. Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, are not supported by British taxpayers, however. Per the BBC, they derive their income from their media company Archewell Productions, which has had lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify.

While Kate Middleton and the rest of the royal family are not entirely supported by British taxpayers, they do get some taxpayer funding, and according to the Daily Mail, King Charles III covers the cost of her work-related clothing. This has led many to speculate on the costs of extravagant royal life, including wardrobe spending. According to the Mail, Kate Middleton's clothes reportedly tallied up to a high of £176,664 this year. From ball gowns to red carpet dresses, Kate's looks were over £100,000 more expensive than in 2021.