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Meghan Markle's wardrobe for the royal tour cost an insane amount

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A floaty dress from Reformation for a stroll on Fraser Island in Australia. Photo / Getty Images

A floaty dress from Reformation for a stroll on Fraser Island in Australia. Photo / Getty Images

Like Princess Diana before her, Meghan Markle is making a name for herself as a style icon . . . and it doesn't come cheap.

The Duchess' wardrobe for the royal tour of Australia and the Pacific consisted of 41 different outfits and 114 items of clothing and accessories. It's estimated to be worth a whopping $231,725.

And before we all get hot-headed and presume that she gets her clothes for free like other famous people, the royal family has a policy of paying for all their outfits.

We can just imagine Queen Elizabeth's eye's widening as she receives the bill.

The most valuable part of her wardrobe is her impressive jewellery collection. She wore $133,608 worth of jewellery on this tour and that doesn't include the jewellery she was gifted from Princess Diana's collection (including the aquamarine ring and butterfly earrings/necklace she wore in Sydney).

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Here's a breakdown of the costs (all prices have been converted to New Zealand dollars).

DAY 1, TUESDAY OCTOBER 16

'Blessed' dress by Australian designer Karen Gee ($1953)

Martin Grant style 1 beige trench coat, ($2089)

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Dark green Brandon Maxwell shirt dress ($2772)

DAY 2, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17

Outland Denim 'Harriet' jeans in black ($217)

Maison Kitsuné shirt ($312)

Serena Williams Collection blazer ($220)

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DAY 3, THURSDAY OCTOBER 18

Dion Lee folded sail dress ($1400)

Club Monaco Miguellina dress ($564)

DAY 4, FRIDAY OCTOBER 19

Martin Grant long striped dress ($1752)

Roksanda 'Athena' pleated two-tone dress ($2534)

DAY 5, SATURDAY OCTOBER 20

Gillian Anderson navy soft wool swing coat ($781)

Stella McCartney Navy Blue Cape Dress ($2523)

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Emilia Wickstead bespoke Camilla dress ($3189)

DAY 6, SUNDAY OCTOBER 21

L'Agence Brea pinstriped linen and cotton-blend blazer ($997)

Jason Wu Ruched-Trim Sleeveless Compact Crepe Sheath Day Dress ($3078)

DAY 7, MONDAY OCTOBER 22

& Other Stories Waist Knot Midi Dress ($199)

Reformation pineapple dress ($336)

DAY 8, TUESDAY OCTOBER 23

FRANK & EILEEN 'Eileen' White Italian Linen Shirt ($351)

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Zimmermann Blouson Sleeve Midi Dress ($709)

Safiyaa Ginko cape dress ($2171)

DAY 9, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Figue 'Federica' dress ($2297)

Scanlan Theodore crepe knit wrap jacket ($844)

DAY 10, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

Jason Wu Peacock Teal Crepe Sheath Dress ($2604)

Red Self Portrait dress ($748)

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White THEIACOUTURE gown ($1527)

DAY 11, FRIDAY OCTOBER 26

Martin Grant striped dress in olive and white ($1731)

Blue Veronica Beard 'Cary' dress ($914)

Oscar de la Renta look 28 white tulle dress ($9010)

DAY 12, SATURDAY OCTOBER 27

Antonio Beradi halter neck Tuxedo dress (price unavailable, sold out, estimated $468)

DAY 13, SUNDAY OCTOBER 28

Gabriela Hearst 'Herve' dress ($3825)

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Karen Walker 'Banks' trench coat ($1058)

Hugo Boss slim fit dress ($487)

Asos maternity 'wiggle' dress ($86)

DAY 14, MONDAY OCTOBER 29

Club Monaco 'Ellayne' Trench ($457)

Jac + Jack Trani jumper ($541)

Maggie Marilyn Leap of Faith white tuxedo blazer dress ($891)

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DAY 15, TUESDAY OCTOBER 30

Karen Walker 'fathom' jacket ($624)

J.Crew toothpick jeans ($249)

Antonio Berardi ruffle dress ($3107)

Burberry silk bishop sleeved trench ($2182)

Lavender Hill clothing company black scoop neck T-shirt ($66)

DAY 16, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31

Norrøna Oslo Jacket, ($762)

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Mother Looker skinny jeans ($317)

Stella McCartney dress (bespoke, price unavailable, estimated $2983)

Givenchy top (price unavailable, estimated $874)

Givenchy pleated two-tone skirt, ($3734)

ACCESSORIES SHE HAS WORN COME TO A VALUE OF $161,097

Handbags (Total of $13,020)

Givenchy clutch with jewellery clasp ($3053)

Gucci 'Sylvie' mini chain clutch ($1497)

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Cuyana mini chain saddle bag ($344)

Oroton 'Avalon' Zip Top Crossbody Bag ($320)

Kayu 'Anna' Black Straw Clutch ($171)

Jimmy Choo Black J Box Clutch ($1730)

Prada 'Biblioteque' Saffiano leather chain clutch ($2791)

Dior 'Bee' navy leather pouch ($2793)

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Oroton 'Avalon' cross body bag ($320)

Shoes (Total of $12,414)

Aquazzura 'DJ' mules ($922)

Banana Republic side cut-out pumps ($195)

Muck Boots women's gumboots ($216)

Tamara Mellon 'Rebel' pump in nude ($605)

Veja V-10 leather sneakers ($225)

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Stella McCartney for Adidas leather sneakers ($460)

Sarah Flint Jay pumps, ($605)

Stuart Weitzman 'Veruka' boots in black suede ($1039)

Aquazzura Deneuve Powder Pink Suede Bow Pump ($1156)

Aquazzura Deneuve Black Bow Pump ($1156)

Stuart Weitzman 'Legend' Suede Pump in Haze Beige ($578)

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Birdies 'The Starling' shoes ($184)

Veja Project V-10 sneakers ($185)

Sarah Flint 'Grear' sandals ($377)

Manolo Blahnik 'BB' Pointy Toe Pump in Navy Suede ($957)

Tabitha Simmons Millie Slingback Pump ($823)

CASTAÑER Carina canvas wedge espadrilles ($157)

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Aquazzura 'Amandine' pumps — in a custom pale grey suede ($1067)

Aquazzura 'Casablanca' suede pumps ($849)

Aquazzura 'Deneuve Pointy Toe Pumps' ($1218)

Rothy's black flats ($217)

J.Crew 'Sadie' suede ankle boots ($271)

Sunglasses (Total of $984)

Karen Walker 'Northern Lights' sunglasses ($314)

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KREWE Eyewear 'Gravier' sunglasses ($483)

Illesteva Palm Beach sunglasses ($270)

Jewellery (Total of $133,589)

Cartier diamond tennis bracelet — gift from Prince Charles ($43,407)

Ecksand 'sugar plum' ring ($1378)

Maison Birks White Gold Flex Wrap Bracelet ($3052)

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Kiri Nathan necklace ($651)

Maison Birks 'Bee Chic' earrings in white quartz ($691)

Maison Birks 'Bee Chic' earrings in blue topaz ($757)

Maison Birks Citrine and Diamond drop earrings ($3374)

Maison Birks snowflake large round jacket earrings ($10,276)

Karen Walker runaway stamp ring ($917)

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Mélange Cashmere-Silk Scarf ($270)

Birks Snowflake Snowstorm diamond earrings ($14,077)

Adina Reyter Three Diamond Amigos Curve post earrings ($763)

Natalie Marie diamond Sun Stud earrings ($2658)

Pippa Small 22kt Gold 'Peepal Leaf' earrings ($6254)

Pippa Small Omeen bangle ($317)

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Pippa Small Oshna bangle ($226)

Pippa Small 18ct gold diamond ring ($5380)

Pippa Small 'Herkimer' diamond ring ($3566)

Paspaley Lavalier earrings ($5380)

Pippa Small 'Herkimer' diamond earrings ($969)

Karen Walker 'Temptation' stud earrings with pearls ($389)

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Shaun Leane Gold Thin Serpents Trace Bracelet ($1061)

Shaun Leane yellow gold signature cuff ($2079)

Adina Reyter Solid Pavé Teardrop Necklace ($643)

Pascale Monvoisin 'Cauri N°2' Necklace ($732)

Shaun Leane Talon earrings ($3193)

Natalie Marie 'Precious Initial Necklace' ($543)

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Adina Reyter 14k Gold Three Diamond Amigos Curve earrings ($760)

Natalie Marie Dotted Mana Studs ($575)

Simon James Design tattoo necklace ($17,364)

Ecksand showcase bezel set sapphire ring ($1089)

Ecksand showcase bezel set diamond ring ($1089)

Boh Runga Discologo stud earrings ($329)

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Emily Mortimer nova earrings ($685)

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