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    Meghan Markle's First Royal Tour Wardrobe Costs More Than $68,000

    We broke it down.

    By Marina Liao
    Published 31 October 2018 In Features

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    Meghan Markle finished her 16-day royal tour with Prince Harry. Together, they've been to Australia, Fiji, Tonga, back to Australia, and New Zealand. Hard to keep up, right? What's even slightly more difficult is tracking all of Meghan's outfit changes— I mean, she's worn over 30 different looks. But as fans of the royals, this is a challenge we accept. We even tracked all of their cutest moments because...why not?

    We knew she would debut some new ensembles and designers on this trip, like Karen Gee and Safiyaa, to honor the countries she was visiting. The Duchess of Sussex has also re-worn many of the pieces she's packed, like her black Outland Denim jeans and Aquazzura navy pumps. This was a smart move on her part—the key to traveling light is making one piece work for multiple outfits. But since she is a royal, her travel essentials didn't lack designer goods or royal jewels (she's worn Princess Diana's aquamarine ring and butterfly accessories more than once).

    According to The Daily Mail, Meghan's royal tour wardrobe reportedly hit $211,000. We decided to investigate just how much Meghan spent on her travel looks, below, tracking everything from the dresses she wore to her fascinators. To date, she has spent over $68,o00 and that's not even including custom outfit designs and all the jewelry she has worn on the trip. It seems the Duchess has definitely hit that $200k or more mark of spending. Thankfully, the royal family a.k.a. Prince Charles is footing the bill.

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    Meghan and Prince Harry arrived in Australia to kick off their 16-day royal tour.

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    Day 1 

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    Meghan attended an afternoon reception at Admiralty House.

    Dress: Brandon Maxwell, $1,895

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    Day 1

    Meghan and Prince Harry met with representatives from all eighteen countries represented in the Invictus Games.

    Trench coat: Martin Grant, $1,690

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    Dress: Karen Gee, $1,800

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    Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, $375

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    Day 1

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    For a visit to the Taronga Zoo, Meghan switched into flats and slipped on a pair of sunglasses.

    Shoes: Rothy's, $145

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    Sunglasses: Krewe, $315

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    Day 2

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    For day two of the royal tour, Meghan and Harry visited Dubbo, a city in New South Wales.

    Blazer: Serena Williams, $145

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    Jeans: Outland Denim, $179

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    Button-down shirt: Maison Kitsuné, $219

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    Boots: J.Crew, $178

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    Day 3

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    Meghan arrived in Melbourne, Australia for day three of the royal tour.

    Dress: Dion Lee, $990

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    Shoes: Manolo Blahnik, $936

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    Day 3

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    Prince Harry and Meghan visited South Melbourne Beach on Oct. 18.

    Coat: Re-wore her Martin Grant trench

    Shoes: Re-wore her Rothy's flats

    Dress: Club Monaco, $268

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    Day 4

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    Prince Harry and Meghan were back with another beach outing at Bondi Beach. The two met Grant Trebilco and Sam Schumacher, founder and co-founder of OneWave, a local surfing community group raising awareness for mental health and well-being.

    Dress: Martin Grant, $1,420

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    Shoes: Castañer, $120

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    Day 4

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    Meghan and Prince Harry visited the MacArthurs Girls School where they watched performances and met the students.

    Dress: Roksanda, $1,850 (sold out)

    Shoes: Re-wore her Stuart Weitzman pumps

    Day 5

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    Prince Harry and Meghan attended the official opening of the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park.

    Dress: Emilia Wickstead, $2,080

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    Shoes: Tabitha Simmons, $695

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    Clutch: Givenchy, $1,990

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    Day 5

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    Prince Harry and Meghan attended the Invictus Games on Cockatoo Island.

    Blazer: Altuzarra, $1,595

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    Shirt: Invictus Sydney shirt

    Jeans: Mother, $196

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    Shoes: Re-wore her Tabitha Simmons heels

    Sunglasses: Illesteva, $240

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    Day 5

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    The couple attended an evening reception to welcome the Invictus Games to Sydney.

    Coat: Gillian Anderson, $450

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    Dress: Stella McCartney, $1,995

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    Clutch: Dior, $1,822 (sold out)

    Shoes: Re-wore her Stuart Weitzman pumps

    Day 6

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    Prince Harry and Meghan joined the prime minister for a lunchtime reception with Invictus Games competitors, their families, and friends in Sydney.

    Blazer: L’Agence, $550 (sold out)

    Jeans: Re-wore her Mother or Outland Denim jeans

    Shoes: Aquzzura, $750

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    Bag: Oroton, $221

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    Day 6

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    The couple watched the sailing finals from a boat.

    Jacket: Invictus Games merch, $160

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    Shoes: Veja, $150

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    Sunglasses: Re-wore her Krewe sunglasses

    Day 6

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    Meghan and Prince Harry attended a private garden party for the Invictus Foundation. Though photos were limited, you can see a snap of her actual dress here.

    Dress: Jason Wu, $1,995

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    Shoes: Re-wore her Aquazzura pumps

    Clutch: Jimmy Choo, $1,295

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    Day 7

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    Meghan boarded a plane for Fraser Island in a polka dot dress.

    Dress: & Other Stories, $129 (sold out)

    Shoes: Sarah Flint, $245

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    Sunglasses: Karen Walker, $187

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    Day 7

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    Meghan joined Prince Harry on a walk around Fraser Island.

    Dress: Reformation, $218

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    Shoes: Re-wore her Sarah Flint sandals

    Sunglasses: Re-wore her Karen Walker sunglasses

    Day 8

    Megan Markle

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    The Duchess of Sussex switched outfits when she landed at Nausori Airport on October 23 in Suva, Fiji.

    Dress: Zimmermann (price unknown)

    Hat: Stephen Jones (price unknown)

    Shoes: Re-wore her Tabitha Simmons pumps

    Clutch: Kayu, $235

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    Day 8

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    The royal couple attended a reception dinner hosted by the President of Fiji.

    Dress: Safiyaa, $1,405

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    Shoes: Possibly re-wore her Manolo Blahnik heels

    Day 9

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    Meghan and Prince Harry visited the University of the South Pacific in Suva. They watched a cultural performance on the effects of climate change and met students from the campus.

    Dress: Figue, $1,495 (sold out)

    Shoes: Re-wore her Castañer espadrilles

    Clutch: Suva tapa cloth bag (price unknown)

    Day 9

    Megan Markle

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    Before leaving Fiji, the two made a pit stop to unveil the Labalaba statue at the Nadi Airport.

    Dress: Jason Wu, $1,695

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    Heels: Re-wore her Manolo Blahnik pumps

    Clutch: Re-wore her Dior clutch

    Day 9

    Megan Markle

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    Meghan switched outfits on the plane and arrived in a new look in Tonga.

    Dress: Self-Portrait, $486

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    Shoes: Re-wore her Manolo Blahnik pumps

    Clutch: Carried the same Dior clutch

    Day 9

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    Meghan and Harry met the King of Tonga at a special reception at night.

    Dress: Theia, $995

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    Shoes: Re-wore her Aquazzura pumps

    Clutch: Carried the same Givenchy clutch

    Day 10

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    Meghan wore a striped dress while meeting with the prime minister of Tonga.

    Dress: Martin Grant, $1,385

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    Clutch: Prada, $1,820

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    Day 10

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    Prince Harry and Meghan said their goodbyes in Tonga as they prepared to return to Sydney.

    Dress: Veronica Beard, $595

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    Shoes: Banana Republic, $65

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    Day 11

    Megan Markle

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    The couple arrived at the Australian Geographic Society Awards to present awards at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney.

    Dress: Oscar de la Renta, $6,790

    Shoes: Re-wore her Aquazzura pumps

    Day 12

    Megan Markle

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    Meghan and Prince Harry attended the Invictus Games wheelchair basketball finals at the Quay Centre.

    Shirt: Theodore, $550

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    Jeans: Re-wore her Outland Denim jeans

    Shoes: Re-wore her Sarah Flint heels

    Day 12

    Megan Markle

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    The Duchess of Sussex gave a speech during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.

    Dress: Antonio Berardi (price unknown)

    Shoes: Aquazzura, $750

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    Day 13

    Megan Markle

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    The royal couple departed Sydney Airport for New Zealand on Oct. 28.

    Dress: Boss, $319

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    Shoes: Re-wore her Aquazzura pumps

    Bag: Cuyana, $225

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    Day 13

    Meghan and Harry arrived in New Zealand this weekend for the final leg of their royal tour.

    Coat: Karen Walker, $750

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    Dress: Asos, $60

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    Shoes: Re-wore her Sarah Flint pumps

    Day 13

    Megan Markle Fashion

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    While meeting with young people in the mental health sector at the Wellington Cafe in New Zealand, Meghan wore an all-black outfit.

    Coat: Club Monaco, $298 (sold out)

    Sweater: David Jones, $499

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    Jeans: Re-wore her Outland Denim jeans

    Shoes: Stuart Weitzman lace-up boots, $698

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    Day 13

    Megan Markle Fashion

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    While in New Zealand, Prince Harry and Meghan stopped by the Government House in Wellington for a reception.

    Dress: Gabriela Hearst, $2,495 (sold out)

    Clutch: Carried her Dior clutch again

    Day 14

    Megan Markle Fashion

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    Meghan and Harry held hands as they walked through Abel Tasman National Park.

    Jacket: Seasalt Cornwall (price unknown)

    Jeans: Re-wore her Outland Denim jeans

    Shoes: Stella McCartney x Adidas, $325

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    Scarf: Loro Piana, $249 (sold out)

    Day 14

    Megan Markle Fashion

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    On Oct. 29, Prince Harry and Meghan met models wearing the work of industry leading artists in film, sculpture and costume design during a visit to Courtney Creative in Wellington, New Zealand.

    Dress: Maggie Marilyn, $1,020

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    Shoes: Re-wore her Manolo Blahnik pumps

    Day 15

    Megan Markle Fashion

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    Meghan and Harry arrived in Auckland to unveil a plaque that dedicates a 20 hectare area of bush to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.

    Jacket: Karen Walker, $437

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    Shirt: Lavender Hill Clothing Co., $43

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    Jeans: J.Crew, $75

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    Boots: The Muck Boot Company, $159

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    Day 15

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    The royal couple attended a reception at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, where they watched cultural performances by members of the Pasifika community who live in Auckland.

    Dress: Antonio Berardi, $2,695 (sold out)

    Shoes: Aquazzura, $651

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    Day 15

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    Meghan and Prince Harry greeted fans in Auckland while on their way to a Pillars charity event.

    Dress: Brandon Maxwell (price unknown)

    Coat: Burberry, $2,395 (sold out)

    Shoes: Re-wore her Stuart Weitzman pumps

    Day 16

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    Prince Harry and Meghan started the last day of their royal tour in Rotorua, New Zealand.

    Dress: Stella McCartney, $3,973

    Shoes: Re-wore her Manolo Blahnik pumps

    Day 16

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    The duo did a walkabout in Rotorua, New Zealand.

    Sweater: Givenchy (price unknown)

    Skirt:
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    Shoes:
     Re-wore her Manolo Blahnik pumps

    Day 16

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    For their last event on the royal tour, the two dressed down for a walk through the Redwoods.

    Sweater: Re-wore her Givenchy sweater

    Jeans: Re-wore her Mother jeans

    Jacket: Norrona, $639

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    Shoes: Birdie, $120

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