THAT dress.

The dress was LOANED to her for the engagement photos. Just like celebs appearing at red carpet events who wear really expensive outfits and jewellery, those things are written up in the press and give the designer valuable publicity which they would otherwise have to pay for.
Many of the clothes you might see Kate or Meghan wearing are loss leaders, either sold to them at a massive discount or given to them, knowing that the public will want copies and the items will sell out. Mary Berry's jumpers and jackets used to sell out as soon as she was seen on the GBBO. It's a sales ploy. I'm surprised that sense didn't tell you that Meghan was just giving the designer some publicity, as with the coats and dresses worn by her and Kate and published (with prices) in the MailOnline.

I think my Grans were correct in their saying 'If you cannot say anything nice, do not say anything at all' . Designers loan dresses to women who have the opportunity to showcase them. Sounds rather a lot of vitriol directed towards a young woman, shouldn't we be welcoming her to our Country.

As others have said, unfortunately, GabriellaG the dress WAS bought not loaned - so said "a spokesperson for Kensington Palace".
Maybe they could auction it off and give the cash to charity. That would perhaps heal some of the hurt/damage.

Some of you sound like a lot of moaners - how do we know if any of the information about the cost of the dress is true. Some of you probably spend more than me on clothes but i certainly wouldn't dream of criticising you - let us by our words try and bring peace not condemnation.

Leave the girl alone. It's her money she can spend it how she likes. Have none of us spent more than we should on something. Obviously not to that extent but that's relative to what you have. I think it's great to see a young couple in love.

‘The Emporer’s New Clothes’ sprang to mind. Hmm - not sure where the price of the dress quote came from? Hopefully not the Daily Mail?! Whatever, she has her own money, is intelligent, hardworking, so have no real issue she wants get rid of her hard-earned cash to a greedy clothes shop. Personally, I would rather gouge my eyes than spend a 100th of that amount on an item of clothing!

If it was the Daily Mail - you certainly should'nt believe anything it says - from personal experience an article about my daughter was untrue/ exaggerated and almost slanderous .an

Chewbacca I agree. She worked for the money. She was just lucky that it was an overpaid profession but she did start by taking a low paid job on an independent film. She doesn't come across as a snob. She has always done a lot for charity and has now given up her career as an actress and will do more for charity. She has proved that she is genuine about it by her work so far.
I am not a fan of royalty but Harry can't be blamed for being born into it. He seems the best of them and I don't think comparisons with the unlikeable Andrew are fair.

Annsixty
I am with you on this and not looking at Prince Harry's engagement through rose tinted spectacles .Meghan Markle is no shrinking violet. As an actor she gives performances which are always open to criticism.Water off a ducks back.She is now on the worlds stage and act one of a performance to beat all performances.Her feet are well under the Buckingham Palace table.Harry is besotted and has inherited his mothers vulnerability so no guessing who will be wearing the trousers.
There has been enough tragedy and scandal in the House of Windsor over the past thirty years. It is natural her majesty wants to see Harry happy. Lets hope for her sake she will not be let down.

Wonder where her 'afro' hairstyle from younger photos has gone!?

Being an actress and not perhaps fully understanding the publics expectations (if any) of the Royal family I guess she thought she had better dress up for the occasion. Whereas someone like Katherine would naturally think dress or suit she is used to the red carpet and thought bling. I am sure time will take care of that! Having seen an exhibition of the Queen's dresses down the years this dress had nothing on them. However much they have talked about her new acting role I still wonder if she has a clue what she is in for.

I wonder if MM had been British there would have been such spite directed towards her from some posters on this thread.

Agree with your sentiments. Chewbacca

ctussaud, I agree as my mother used to say "if you can't say anything nice, say nothing. Seems an awful lot of bile and jealousy with a lot of Gransnetters. As usual, left wing bias, no one else allowed to give their opinion if it differs from theirs.

Is it because MM’s American, not ‘home grown’ ?

So how much did Prince Harry's clothes cost, then?

Some of you said you "have a feeling about her". I too have a feeling. He is smitten and I have images in my mind of her with a fishing rod and him on the end of the hook. Too trusting and caring like Diana. Especially after reading articles about her saying he has been her life goal.

My daughter's immediate reaction was that these red carpet dresses are seldom paid for by the person concerned; the amount of positive advertising generated by having a famous person wearing their brand makes it worth the designer's while to give it away.

The photos made me feel sick and so does she! Completely nauseating! And this only the start!

I thought she looked beautiful and the photos of the couple were lovely. Harry looks very happy. MM is rich woman who knows her preferred style, so who's business is it what she wears except her own?

It's obvious that there's an enormous amount of looking down noses going on and a giant dose of the actress not quite being up to snuff. The Prince and the actress, snigger snigger.

Kate gets a clothing allowance and as the future Queen, she is required to follow certain protocol. She looks great most of the time, but I think she's lost a lot of her own style. Meghan will not be in the same position and although I'm sure she will listen to her advisers, I hope she retains her personal style.

I wish them every happiness - with no reservations.

PS I'm not a big fan of the Royal family BTW.

Don't worry, next year we'll all be paying for her dresses.

Prettypolly just how many women of colour do you see with Afro hair these days? Could you be anymore obvious? You should be ashamed of yourself.

grannypauline no, we won't.

It may be fake news -The newspapers lie all the time

Marieeliz I'm left wing. Do you mean anti-Royal?

WilmaKnickersfit Yes it was - and quite a few of the comments here have a bit of an undercurrent.