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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave chapel after 2018 wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot seven years ago, with their nuptials capturing the world’s attention. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s lavish wedding ceremony took place on May 19, 2018, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, and was watched by millions around the globe.
The ceremony and reception were attended by an eclectic list of family, friends and celebrities. Meghan stunned fans with her iconic wedding dress, which is still being searched on Google to this day. But it wasn’t just her wedding dress that caught fashion fans’ eyes; her whole wedding look is estimated to be worth around £ 2.5 million.
Experts from the wedding and fashion industry have come forward to analyse the Duchess’s wedding look and uncover all the details.
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Meghan Markle’s wedding day outfit cost an estimated £2.5million, experts claim (Image: Getty)
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Meghan Markle’s wedding dress by Givenchy – £120,000
Meghan Markle looked exquisite in what is now considered one of the most iconic royal wedding dresses of all time. She opted for a traditional wedding gown that was very reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn’s.
It was made of silk with three-quarter-length sleeves, an open bateau neckline and a train with a built-in triple silk organza underskirt.
The beautiful gown – named the most-searched royal wedding dress of all time – was designed by British fashion designer Clare Waight Keller, artistic director of the fashion house Givenchy.
Zoe Burke, editor at Hitched.co.uk said: “Meghan Markle’s wedding dress sparked a fair few trends – and is it any wonder? The sleek silhouette and unusual neckline was so refreshing, and such a striking change at a time when lace wedding dresses were everywhere. After her wedding to Prince Harry, searches for ‘satin wedding dresses’ spiked dramatically, and they’ve shown no sign of slowing down.”
“Her dress was certainly not in line with the average bridal spend, but at £110,000 it was one of the cheaper royal wedding dresses we’ve seen in recent years (yes, really!). However, with inflation, it’s now worth an incredible £120,000.”
Meghan Markle’s wedding dress was designed by Givenchy (Image: Getty)
Wedding shoes by Givenchy – £675
To complement her dress, Meghan wore silk satin pumps based on a Givenchy refined pointed couture design.
Susannah Davda, of Show Consultant, said: “Meghan opted for plain duchesse satin heeled court shoes on her wedding day. The Givenchy pumps had 105mm heels, which enabled her to wear a longer gown than if she had worn a more comfortable mid heel.
“These shoes will have been made to order, so I estimate they cost approximately £675.00”
Meghan Markle opted for Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara (Image: Getty)
Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara – £2million
Meghan’s stunning tiara, the most expensive item she wore on her wedding day, was lent to her by the late Queen Elizabeth. It used to belong to Queen Mary and was also worn by the late Elizabeth.
Maxwell Stone, of Steven Stone, said: “The centre stone featured in the tiara is actually a brooch, comprised of 10 diamonds and which Mary of Teck received as a wedding gift from the County of Lincoln in 1893. In 1932, the diamond and platinum bandeau tiara was specifically made to accommodate the brooch.
“A piece like this is likely to be worth over £2,000,000.”
Meghan Markle wearing Princess Diana’s aquamarine ring (Image: Getty)
Princess Diana’s aquamarine ring – £85,000
The Duchess’s “something blue” was a striking aquamarine emerald-cut cocktail ring that Princess Diana once owned.
Many speculate the ring was Harry’s wedding day gift for Meghan, originally part of Princess Diana’s extensive jewellery collection.
Mr Stone said: “Aquamarine is one of the most visually beautiful gemstones. With an enchanting pale blue colour, the ring was a perfect addition to Meghan’s wedding day outfit.
“While the ring is no doubt priceless, if it were available to buy, it would be worth around £85,000.”
Both Meghan Markle’s earrings and bracelet were made by Cartier (Image: Getty)
Cartier stud earrings – £3,500
Meghan’s earrings were her “something new” and she donned the diamond and white gold Galanterie de Cartier studs, which she’d previously worn just a couple of weeks before.
Meghan Markle’s engagement ring features a diamond from Botswana (Image: Getty)
The Cartier bracelet – £150,000
Meghan also wore the Reflection de Cartier diamond bracelet, which added an extra touch of glamour to her chic and sophisticated dress.
The stunning bracelet is made from 18K white gold, set with 104 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 4.50 carats, and 52 baguette-cut diamonds totalling 5.61 carats.
It is estimated to be worth £150,000.
Meghan’s wedding band can be seen close-up (Image: Getty)
The wedding band – £10,000
The wedding band Harry gave to Meghan was made of Welsh gold gifted by Queen Elizabeth.
Prince Harry’s wedding band is crafted in platinum and has a textured surface. Both rings were made by Cleave & Company, the same jeweller who created Meghan’s three-stone diamond engagement ring.
The engagement ring – £120,000
When Prince Harry proposed in 2017, he presented Meghan with a beautiful three-stone engagement ring featuring diamonds from Princess Diana’s jewellery collection.
The Duke custom-designed the ring, which includes a centre cushion-cut diamond sourced from Botswana—a place that holds a special place in the couple’s hearts.
Meghan has customised the ring several times since then.
Meghan Markle wore a second dress for her wedding reception (Image: Getty)
The Stella McCartney evening dress – £3,500
For the wedding reception, Meghan opted for a Stella McCartney dress.
After the wedding, the designer released two versions of the halter-neck design worn by Meghan, which have been available to buy from £3,500.
The Aquazurra reception shoes – £650
The Duchess of Sussex wore custom shoes from Aquazurra for her evening wedding reception.
Aquazzaura shoes are available to buy from around £500, however as these were custom made for Meghan, the value is estimated to be higher, at £650.000.