14 Very Expensive Costumes Only Royals Can Afford To Wear (Some Of Them Are Pretty Iconic)

Royals usually “steal” all the flashes, regardless of the environment in which they are. After all, if there is something that differentiates them from ordinary people, it is the fact that they are always very well dressed. As you can imagine, her more sophisticated looks, in general, don’t come cheap. And although lately the trend is to look for a more austere image, some of them wear clothes accessible only to kings and princes. Or billionaires.

O awesome.club shares with you a list of the 14 most expensive crown outfits that were, of course, photographed in an iconic way.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey went down in history. For the occasion, Meghan chose a very discreet outfit, but it did not go unnoticed. It was a long silk dress, made by designer Giorgio Armani, with a V-neck and a detail of white flowers. It cost 4,700 dollars. It should be noted that at that time she was pregnant with her second baby.

During the first dinner presided over by Felipe and Letizia as kings of Spain, in October 2014, she wore a splendid dress signed by Carolina Herrera in black lace and a long skirt, costing US$5,922. Letizia also wore her well-known floral diamond tiara.

The Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte after Pippa Middleton’s wedding to James Matthews at St Mark’s Church on May 20, 2017 in Englefield, England

A true hallmark of Kate Middleton is that she always looks stylish, and for her only sister’s wedding, she spared no expense. For this event, Kate wore a dress by designer Alexander McQueen with long, puffy sleeves, with a corset waist and soft pleated details. She paired the dress with Kiki McDonough earrings and a Jane Taylor hat. The cost of the costume was approximately 14 thousand dollars.

The newly opened Grand Casino of Monte-Carlo was the setting for the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health 2020, which was attended by almost all of Monaco’s royals, as well as some Hollywood stars. The hosts were Princes Albert and Charlene of Monaco. It was precisely she who drew attention for her stunning dress in silver sequins by Jenny Packham. The dress, named Silvie, is reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Age looks and cost approximately $5,500.

Eugenia and Beatriz, granddaughters of Queen Elizabeth, often choose hats that are different from the standard, even for royalty. The two became the center of many eyes at William and Kate’s big wedding. However, although it looked stunning, Beatriz’s costume was donated to a charity auction. Its original price was $6,885, but it ended up selling for another $180,000.

Then-newlyweds Meghan and Harry traveled to the city of Chester to open a theater with the Queen. For that occasion, Meghan wore a high-waisted Givenchy dress with a black belt and details on the shoulders. According to tabloids, this outfit worn at lunch by the Duchess of Sussex cost around $18,000.

The Duchess of Cambridge poses for a regimental photograph as she watches the St Patrick’s Day parade of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at Cavalry Barracks on March 17, 2019

According to St. Patrick’s Day tradition, you have to dress in green so the elves don’t pinch you. Apparently Kate obeyed the rule in 2019 and dressed like this for the occasion, but she was careful with her choice, with an emerald coat designed by Alexander McQueen. The Duchess also added a Trefoil brooch, as well as wearing Gianvito Rossi high heels, black gloves and simple dangling earrings. Her look, as always, was impeccable, and it couldn’t be any different, as the coat cost approximately 4,000 dollars.

Apparently bridal gowns aren’t just meant for weddings. Sometimes royal women buy wedding dresses for events that are completely out of context. This was the case of Princess Maria of Denmark, who chose a model by Danish designer Maria Fekih for the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito of Japan. Alongside her husband, Prince Federico, Maria wore this completely white, custom-made model, whose value reached approximately 3,500 dollars.

While there’s a lot of talk about royal women’s clothing, men don’t skimp on the expense either. The suit worn by Prince Harry on his wedding day was custom-made by Dege & Skinner, designers who took care of all the details of the military uniform. It was a six-week job, the value of which, according to one of them, reached $20,754.

It’s not just her exquisite taste when it comes to dressing that sets Kate Middleton apart, but also the fact that she repeats some outfits. This was the case with the luxurious dress designed by Alexander McQueen and which seems to be one of her favorites, as it received small modifications on several occasions, depending on the event. It is a black dress, adorned with a floral pattern and with silk details. When Kate first wore it to the 2017 BAFTA Awards, it had an off-the-shoulder neckline with spaghetti straps (royalties can’t go completely bare-shouldered). Then she wore the same model, but with short sleeves.

Because of her cousin Harry’s wedding to Meghan, Eugenie had to postpone her engagement date. But when the moment came, she chose a floral cocktail dress by designer Erdem to announce the union to the world. However, it was not exactly a new piece; in fact, she had previously used it for an interview. But for that last occasion, Eugenie paired the Erdem dress with a pair of black Jimmy Choo heels. The set cost $5,175.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands was welcomed by Her Highness Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and His Highness Radu Hemas at Kraton Palace during an official welcoming ceremony on March 11, 2020 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

The Queen of the Netherlands is also known for spending a fortune on sets from one of her favorite brands, Natan. According to a ranking specializing in royal attire, the average cost per outfit is $1,055 and your total annual expenditures come to $58,000. In the photo she was on a tour of Indonesia, wearing a stunning dress by Natan, who, as we mentioned, is her favorite. The sun hat is by Fabienne Delvigne.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Color ceremony on June 9, 2018 in London, England

Trooping the Color is an annual celebration held to commemorate the Queen’s birthday, and year after year it remains majestic and relevant. It dates back to the 17th century and is as formal as most “mortals” imagine. For the 2018 edition, held a few months after her wedding to Prince Harry, Meghan chose a beautiful pink set by Carolina Herrera. But despite looking like a distinguished dress, it was actually scandalous, as showing bare shoulders is technically contrary to royal protocol. Thus, Meghan’s choice was bold and unexpected. In addition, the “dare” came out for nothing less than 4 thousand dollars.

If this list has demonstrated anything, it’s that Kate has impeccable taste and really knows how to dress well. She always manages to look elegant and distinguished, above any member of the royal family (except the Queen). During a two-day trip to Paris, the Duchess wore a Chanel ensemble. While visiting the Musée d’Orsay and the Eiffel Tower with her husband, Kate wore a tweed dress from the famous brand, high heels and a silver watch. The costume was completed with a belt with the iconic letters “C” intertwined and a small burgundy bag. The set cost 10 thousand dollars.

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