Why Meghan Markle's Royal Tour wardrobe could cost over DOUBLE the price of Kate Middleton's

Stepping out in designer dresses, jeans and shirts, Meghan's outfits are worth thousands of pounds – but how do they compare to the Duchess of Cambridge's royal tour wardrobe in 2014?

Earlier this week, Meghan and Harry arrived in Tonga for the third leg of their tour.

And style icon Meghan, 37, has been treating us to some stunning pieces from an array of international designers, including a £1,164 printed ruffle dress by Figue, a pair of £3,175 22-carat gold earrings by Pippa Small and a stunning floor-length blue gown by London-based designer Safiyaa.

Just four years ago, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embarked upon a royal tour to Australia and New Zealand – and just like Meghan's, we were gripped to Kate Middleton's wardrobe, too.

We've looked at a snapshot of Kate and Meghan's fashion choices to see how the Duchess' style – and designer price tags – compare.

On day two of the tour, Meghan wore a casual ensemble for a trip to Dubbo.

The outfit cost approximately £515, including a blazer from best pal Serena Williams' fashion line, which retails for £113, a Maison Kitsune shirt priced at £155,a pair of Outland Denim jeans worth £109 and J. Crew suede ankle boots available for £138.

In 2014, Kate wore a similar look and opted for several high-street brands.

Teaming a £49.95 Gap shirt with a pair of jeans and a £79.99 navy jacket – both by Zara – the Duchess of Cambridge matched the outfit with a pair of Corkswoon wedges, estimated to be worth around £331.

The entire ensemble totalled approximately £460.94.

Arriving in Australia for an official welcome at Admirality House in Sydney, Meghan wore a beautiful £994 white shift dress by Australian designer Karen Gee.

The Duchess paired the look with Stuart Weitzman heels worth approximately £292.

Both the dress and shoes totalled £1,286.

Four years ago, all eyes were on Kate when she arrived at a party at the Government House residence of the Australian head of state wearing an £869 Lela Rose midi dress.

Teaming the outfit with £542 heels, the Duchess of Cambridge's outfit cost was similar to Meghan's at £1,411.

On day five, Meghan and Harry visited the Anzac Memorial in Sydney's Hyde Park.

Meghan wore a black Emilia Wickstead gown worth £1,623 with a pair of £542 Tabitha Simmons heels and a black Givenchy satin clutch worth £1,552.

The outfit totalled approximately £3,717.

In 2014, the Duchess of Cambridge's final day in Australia fell on Anzac Day.

Kate's outfit cost approximately £2,573 and included a Michael Kors coat dress (estimated to be worth around £2,000) a Russell and Bromley Muse clutch worth £275 and a pillowbox hat by Jonathan Howard, priced around £298.

Meghan concluded her stay in Fiji in a teal Jason Wu dress worth £1,322.

She teamed it with a pair of 22-carat Pippa Small earrings worth over £3,000, totalling £4,497.

Kate meanwhile, wore a striking Catherine Walker dress in Canberra four years ago.

The design is a bespoke version of two of the Chelsea-based designer's dresses and is estimated to cost £3,000.

Paired with £195 L.K.Bennett nude heels, the outfit cost around £3,195.

One of Meghan's most recent outfits was a red Self Portrait dress worth £400.

The Duchess of Sussex teamed the look with navy suede Manolo Blahniks worth £487 and earrings which are said to be worth £1,353 – totalling £2,240.

Kate wore a £1,500 red buttoned coat dress by Catherine Walker when arriving in Wellington, New Zealand in 2014.

Kate's Emmy suede heels are estimated to be worth around £400.

Meghan stepped out in an incredible Oscar de la Renta ball gown as she attended the Australian Geographic Society Awards with Prince Harry this week.

The show-stopping tulle dress featured intricate laser-cut black birds and costs £4,600.

She paired the gown with her favourite Aquazzura black heels, worth £585, bringing the total outfit cost to £5,185.

In April 2014, the Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Brisbane wearing a blue and white sheath dress by L.K.Bennett.

The poppy-printed frock was priced at £245 and Kate teamed the outfit with Alexander McQueen navy suede heels.

While Kate's shoes are thought to be bespoke, similar styles currently sell for around £500, bringing Kate's total outfit cost to approximately £745.

While visiting the St George Building in Tonga, Meghan wore a £1,062 striped dress by Martin Grant.

The Duchess teamed the green and white dress with a Prada clutch worth £1,500 and what are believed to be green suede Manolo Blahniks worth approximately £487.

The total outfit cost equals around £3,049.

Kate meanwhile, wore a Hobbs "Wessex" dress priced at £119 during a walk at the base of Uluru (or Ayers Rock) in Australia with Prince William.

She also opted for a recycled pair of beige espadrilles from Dune, which were priced at £85, bringing the outfit total to £204.

While Meghan's outfits cost approximately £20,489 and Kate's £10,488 – it seems the Duchess of Sussex might have a spendier style – and with almost a week of the trip still to go, we're looking forward to seeing what the Duchess of Sussex pulls out of her Royal Tour wardrobe next.

Earlier this week, we told you about Prince Harry showing solidarity with pregnant wife Meghan Markle by swapping alcohol for water in Fiji.

We also revealed the subtle but significant ways Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s body language has changed since the Duchess became pregnant.

And we showed you the three things Meghan Markle’s supernanny will add to her post-pregnancy diet… and one of them will really surprise you.

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