This is who will pay for Meghan Markle’s wardrobe after the wedding… and who has become her style icon
MEGHAN Markle is just a matter of weeks away from becoming an official member of the royal family, but it seems she's already found her feet when it comes to royal fashion.
Having stepped out at many regal events already, Meghan reportedly turned to her soon to be sister-in-law Kate Middleton for advice on how to dress the part.
Despite being an actress, and therefore used to the limelight, being a royal brings with it a dress code to avoid public scrutiny.
Not only does the Duchess of Cambridge help out when it comes to dress code, when Meghan and Harry are married on May 19, her father-in-law Prince Charles will also get a say.
Funding from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, owned by Charles, will pay for every single piece in Meghan's wardrobe as she will technically come under his 'household budget'.
Many of Kate Middleton's outfits are also funded by the prince, so it's no surprise that Kate is offering hints about how Meghan should shop.
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It was reported in 2017 that £119,000 was spent on items for the Duchess' wardrobe including a £13k Chanel outfit.
The previous year it was thought she spent around £100,000 after re-wearing outfits from her already extensive collection.
Since the royal wedding in 2011, it is believed that Kate has spent more than £500,000 of the Duchy of Cornwall, which forks out around £20million a year on household costs.
Meghan is expected to have a similar budget.
Kate has a range of designers she loves and she's reportedly been recommending some of her favourite styles for Meghan to share.
A source told : "Kate is often in the studio to go over look books and have fittings, and she suggested the boutique to Meghan for more formal wear.
"Kate's not the sort of person to get offended if someone wears something she likes or one of her favourite designers."
Meghan was spotted in a Philip Treacy hat and Wickstead dress at Westminster Abbey last week, both designers are favourites of Kate.
The Duchess of Cambridge has apparently suggested that Meghan stays close to home choosing designers, saying British is best.
And it seems the American born actress is already using this advice, as she was spotted wearing a cape dress by Stella McCarney for the Queen's birthday concert.
The source continued: "They were also consulting each other on their clothes so that they complemented each other at engagements and didn't clash"
Amanda Dishaw, the editorial director of , noted the changes to Meghan's style after the Aznac service last week.
She said: "We saw Meghan standing next to William and Harry in designers known and beloved by the Duchess of Cambridge, looking every inch the member of the royal family that one expects.
"By virtue of her new role in life she will have to make some style changes, and there is no one better equipped to guide her on that than Kate."
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