Meghan Markle’s Fashion Choices: The Truth Behind the Tagged Dress

During Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first official royal tour, all eyes were on the Duchess of Sussex and her impeccable fashion sense.

However, one particular outfit caught the attention of many as Meghan was seen wearing a dress with the label still attached during their visit to Tonga.

The $515 embroidered red dress from Self Portrait appeared to have been shortened, but the visible label raised questions about why Meghan didn't remove it.

Designer Han Chong, the creative mind behind the dress, revealed the reason behind this unusual choice.

It turns out that while Meghan was a working royal, she had a habit of spending Charles's clothing allowance on outfits, only to return them later and pocket the money.

This way, she never had to wear the same clothes twice.

Unfortunately for her, the tagged dress exposed this practice, revealing the truth behind her fashion choices.

Interestingly, if Meghan did return the dress as rumored, the designer would have evidence on the internet that she never actually wore it.

However, Meghan insisted on returning it due to the negative responses it received, distancing herself from the controversy.

Reports suggest that Meghan's stylist, Jessica Mulroney, played a role in this process.

Jessica would purchase the clothes on behalf of Meghan, invoicing Charles.

When the items were returned, Jessica would handle the transaction and pass the money back to Meghan.

This incident comes after an earlier controversy surrounding Meghan's acceptance of free designer clothes.

Despite being advised against it, she continued to receive parcels of garments sent to Kensington Palace, leading to clashes with royal aides.

The long-standing royal protocol of not accepting such gifts did not sit well with the Duchess, resulting in tension within the palace.

In an effort to resolve the issue, King Charles agreed to pay for Meghan's wardrobe in 2018.

This decision was made through the budget allocated to the couple from the Duchy of Cornwall, ensuring that the problem would not persist.

Throughout her 22-month career as a working royal, Meghan Markle has worn an astonishing £977,309 worth of clothing.

This includes two wedding dresses, a staggering £118,000 spent on their tour of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific in 2018, and a £26,000 wardrobe for the Megxitour.

These revelations shed light on the dynamics within the royal family.

In his forthcoming memoir, Prince Harry exposes his father's financial concerns regarding Meghan's expenses.

According to page 6 of the memoir, Charles claimed that he couldn't afford to financially support Meghan in addition to Harry, Kate Middleton, and Prince William.

Harry suspects that his father didn't want to pay for Meghan's expenses as a working royal, fearing that she would overshadow the rest of the family.

Meghan Markle's fashion choices have always been a topic of fascination, but this incident with the tagged dress has brought to light the intricacies of her wardrobe.

The designer's revelation and the subsequent return of the dress provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Duchess's fashion choices.