Members of the royal family don't seem to shy away from designer options.
When attending lavish balls, award ceremonies, or weddings, the members of the royal family
have to dress for the part. Here are the most expensive outfits the royals have ever worn.
To start, we're focusing on a stunning ensemble chosen
by Meghan Markle for the Trooping the Colour.
Trooping the Colour is an annual celebration held to mark the birthday of the British sovereign and,
as it sounds, it's full of pomp and circumstance. For the annual event in 2018,
Meghan chose a gorgeous blush-pink Carolina Herrera ensemble.
She made an appearance with Prince Harry shortly after they got married,
and she looked as stunning as she did daring. Because, while the designer option simply
looked beautiful to the rest of us, to royal spectators, it was incredibly scandalous.
Showing bare shoulders is technically against royal protocol,
so Meghan's Carolina Herrera choice was bold, unexpected,
and expensive. As noted by Vanity Fair, the designer look cost $4,000.
It was the interview that rocked the world. We're talking about the
interview that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had with the famed Oprah Winfrey.
"What do you know about the Royals? It's what you read in fairytales."
"Right"
"What you think is what you know about the Royals."
Meghan wore a long triple silk georgette dress from designer Giorgio Armani,
which featured a V neck-styled neckline and a gorgeous white flower detailing over the shoulder.
It was made of 100% silk, featured a multi-tiered hemline, and was made to feature the waist,
thanks to a matching belt. She paired the look with a soft up-do, black pumps and,
of course, her gorgeous baby bump. The dress set her back a cool $4,700.
When St. Patrick's Day rolls around,
many of us sport green beaded necklaces and go all in on the beer. Kate Middleton, however,
came out looking stunning in an emerald-green coat from designer Alexander McQueen in 2019.
As noted by Insider, Kate added a shamrock brooch sourced from the royal family's
collection to really harness the St. Patrick's Day theme. The duchess opted for a pair of
heels from Gianvito Rossi, black gloves, and simple drop-down earrings. With a gorgeous
fascinator from the famed brand Lock & Co, her look really did not disappoint.
Here's where we get into the details. The fascinator set the duchess back $676 on its own,
and a pair of Gianvito Rossi heels go for about $700. The Alexander McQueen
coat cost Kate $4,000 and, yes, our jaw dropped at the price tag, too.
The expensive look didn't stop Kate from having a good time at the St. Patrick's Day celebration,
and she even played with a dog, which broke protocol.
The outfit Princess Eugenie chose to wear during her announcement of her engagement
was a phenomenal choice. It was a floral cocktail dress from designer Erdem and,
according to CheatSheet, it cost $5,175.
Eugenie paired the Erdem dress with a pair of black heels from designer Jimmy Choo,
and wore her hair in loose curls pinned to the side.
Of course, her gorgeous engagement ring was on full display, too.
If there's one lady who really knows how to make a fashion impression,
it's Kate Middleton. She looks polished on all occasions and,
while on a trip to Paris, she looked tasteful in a stunning Chanel ensemble.
Kate and Prince William were on a two-day trip in Paris shortly after Britain voted
to leave the European Union. While visiting the Musée d'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower,
Kate opted for a tweed dress from famed designer label Chanel,
and paired the look with loose curls, kitten heels, and a silver watch.
Marie Claire noted that the dress appeared to be a custom piece,
based off of Chanel's 2017 collection. Of course, the dress was completed by a belt
around the waist with the iconic interlocked Cs, and she topped it off with a small burgundy bag.
It was noted that Kate often pays homage to the country in
which she's visiting through her clothing choices,
so dressing in Chanel in France was a good choice even though it set her back $10,000.
We love to see a recycled look, and Kate Middleton is all about repurposing some
of her gorgeous clothes for a variety of occasions. Namely, this expensive,
stunning silk detailed, floral ball gown from designer Alexander McQueen.
It seems to be a favorite of hers, and she has altered the dress over time to fit the setting.
When Kate was first spotted in the dress, it featured an off-the-shoulder neckline with thin
straps. Technically, off-the-shoulder anything is strictly a no-no when it comes to royal protocol.
Perhaps someone said something to her, or maybe she just wanted to switch it up,
because Kate had little cap sleeves added to the same dress. The slight alteration
was just enough to make a difference and, of course, she looked stunning either way.
When she wore the dress to the BAFTA Awards in 2017,
she paired it with an Alexander McQueen clutch, a soft up-do, and beautiful drop-down earrings.
It's no wonder she's worn the dress a few times — after all, it cost $10,605.
While there is typically emphasis on the outfits worn by the female members of the royal family,
the men don't disappoint. In fact, Prince Harry's ensemble that he wore on his wedding day cost a
pretty penny, and it was custom-made for him by designers located on the historic Savile Row.
"This is the Royal's and Blue's, and this is the, um,
his royal guard uniform. And obviously he's wearing his medals there…"
Dege & Skinner were responsible for Harry's look, and the company's managing director,
William Skinner, spilled all the details about the military uniform to GQ.
Skinner revealed that Dege & Skinner had made custom uniforms for Harry before,
so they had a pattern from which to base his wedding look. After an appointment
with the prince, the uniform was adjusted here and there to make sure that it fit
to a tee. After a final fitting, the uniform was delivered to the groom.
All in all, it took a total of six weeks to create Harry's uniform,
and the uniforms for the wedding's page boys were also made in the same duration. What would
it cost to make such a suit? Skinner revealed that just the jacket would cost about $9,023,
and the pants would set you back about $1,875 — a solid total of $10,898.
Royal weddings can feel like events of the century, but the nuptials of
royal relatives can be just as revered. When Kate Middleton's sister, Pippa Middleton, got married,
Kate opted for a gorgeous dress from one of her favorite designers.
Kate chose a beautiful, light-pink Alexander McQueen dress that featured bell sleeves,
a corseted waistline, and soft pleated detailing. She paired the dress with
Kiki McDonough earrings and a hat from designer Jane Taylor. But be
prepared for the cost — the outfit set her back a whopping $14,014.
Before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their roles as senior royals, they,
too, were on the mainstage of the family and often accompanied the queen on outings.
The queen and Meghan traveled by train to the Mersey Gateway Bridge and Storyhouse in Cheshire,
a performing arts theater, to mark its official opening. There were a number of events held for
the royals, including performances from artists and actors, as well as numerous plaque unveilings.
When Meghan first arrived on the scene and joined Queen Elizabeth for a solo appearance,
she really did so in style, and opted for a gorgeous Givenchy dress. The Givenchy
dress in question was stunning, featuring a column silhouette, a simple black belt,
and caped shoulder detailing. Meghan paired it with her long locks skimming her shoulders,
a simple black clutch, and black heels. The outfit was a scene stealer, and cost her $18,000.
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York looked stunning in her fitted-bodice,
silk gown when she married Prince Andrew in 1986.
The gown featured different symbols throughout its design to pay homage to Andrew's Naval career.
The dress choice, designed by Lindka Cierach,
was celebrated as a "triumph," even though the whole outfit cost a ripe $45,000.
When Kate Middleton and Prince William got married, all eyes were on the outfits.
Out of all the gorgeous ensembles that made their way onto the scene, the choices of
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie caught the attention of many — and not in the best way.
Both outfits were a bit garish, and the internet went wild turning the looks into
different memes and comparisons. But, in an amazing turn of events,
Beatrice used the spotlight to turn an outfit into a charitable gift. Beatrice's
fascinator — which caught a lot of flack for its odd shape — set her back around $3,300.
It was made by London milliner Philip Treacy, who is very well known for creating amazing
designs, but it simply didn't meet the expectations of the public looking on.
But, in order to make something good out of the negative reaction to her ensemble,
Beatrice put the hat on eBay and sold it to the highest bidder.
It went for about $130,000 and she donated all of the money to children's charities.
Yes, we have another wedding dress price and, yes,
we're aware that these prices are just absolutely ridiculous.
The stunning, simple dress was accompanied by soft makeup and a subtle bouquet,
and Meghan simply sparkled in the ensemble. According to Brides, her veil was embroidered
with flowers representing all the national florals of the 53 countries that make up the Commonwealth,
and it took 3,900 hours to complete. But, Meghan Markle's wedding dress was also quite expensive.
The wedding gown was designed by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, and set Meghan back $135,000.
Honestly, it was worth it, because she looked stunning.
In the wedding of the century, Diana Spencer married Britain's most eligible bachelor,
Prince Charles. The lavish ceremony was watched by millions.
The young, soon-to-be princess stunned in a wedding dress that would impact the
bridal world for the years to come, and the ensemble still stands as a
visual reminder of that celebratory day. While the reality of Charles and Diana's
marriage was certainly not a fairytale, the wedding dress was what dreams were made of.
So, here are the details. According to Hello!, the dress was made from ivory
silk and was detailed with sequins, antique lace, and pearls. It was designed by David
and Elizabeth Emanuel, and was donned with 10,000 pieces of gorgeous embellishments.
To top off the head-turning look, Diana's dress featured a 25-foot-long train that
was also detailed with pieces of antique lace that reportedly once belonged to Queen Mary.
The train was the longest in royal wedding history, so the price of the dress shouldn't
come as a huge surprise. In today's money, Diana's dress cost almost $214,000.
The entire world watched, again, as another royal couple got married.
This time, it was Kate Middleton and Prince William, and their nuptials
were a celebrated affair that seriously looked like a scene out of "Cinderella."
Of course, Kate stunned in her gorgeous wedding
dress. The dress was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen,
and was adorned with Victorian lace and featured a deep V neckline and gorgeous sleeves.
The body of the dress extended into a nine-foot long train,
and the veil completed the fairytale look. Of the dress, Buckingham Palace said,
"Miss Middleton chose British brand Alexander McQueen for the beauty of its craftsmanship
and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing."
Highlighting the "artistic vision" she was working toward,
the palace highlighted Kate's value of mixing old and new on her big day.
Kate wore the Cartier Halo tiara on the big day, and just looked stunning. The entire
ensemble cost a rich $434,000 which, yes, is worth more than the average home in the United States.
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