The Duchess of Sussex initially borrowed the Cartier jewelry, valued at over £230,000, for a reception event. However, since that occasion, the jewelry, including a pair of dazzling Cartier earrings and a matching bracelet, with a combined worth of nearly a quarter of a million pounds, has not been seen in Meghan's possession.
These exquisite pieces were adorned with 19 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.81 carats and 10 baguette-cut diamonds totaling 1.8 carats, all set in 18-karat white gold. The bracelet, in particular, bore a price tag of £241,000.
Jackie Meekin, responsible for cataloging and preserving valuable jewelry for the royal family, confirmed that the jewelry Meghan and other royals wore that evening belonged to the Royal Family's collection. These pieces had been lent to Meghan for special occasions, a tradition that the late Queen Mother had initiated.
All other jewelry was returned, cataloged, and preserved for future royal events, except for the Cartier bracelets and earrings, known as the 'Reflection' collection, which were worn by Meghan during the reception. These pieces appear to have gone missing when Meghan left the royal family, leading to speculation that she may have sold them to cover her expenses.
Rumors have also circulated regarding Meghan's sale of some of her high-end clothing to Prince Charles to offset her extravagant wardrobe costs during her 22-month tenure as a working royal. Her wardrobe featured designer outfits from renowned brands like Dior, Gucci, Prada, and Chanel, accompanied by an array of expensive accessories, all funded through Prince Charles's budget from the Duchy of Cornwall.
Recent developments have raised questions about Meghan Markle's efforts to establish herself as a celebrity in the U.S. Brandon culture expert Nikki has suggested that Meghan and Harry are trying to distance themselves from the negative image created by the Harry and Meghan documentary and interview, which portrayed them as a troubled couple. Nikki believes that Meghan must shed her 'victim' narrative and focus on her individual identity apart from Harry.
Nikki also emphasizes that Meghan should move away from her 'Duchess' image and concentrate on her own pursuits. He acknowledges her celebrity status and suggests that she can easily earn a substantial income, akin to the Beckhams, who each have their own successful ventures.
There seems to be a shift in Meghan Markle's focus, with a potential transition into a more independent and celebrity-oriented path, separate from her husband Harry.
