From designer-loving Meghan Markle's £86.50 Banana Republic dress to Queen Maxima's £39.99 H&M outfit - how royals have swapped exclusive fashion for high street outfits costing less than £100 By Eliza Scarborough Published: 15:53, 26 May 2024 | Updated: 15:54, 26 May 2024 e-mail View comments In a world where the royals are often seen as the epitome of luxury and exclusivity, it's refreshing to see them wearing accessible high street brands.

They sometimes choose items that cost less than £100, yet are still royal worthy. The Princess of Wales has previously opted for affordable retailer & Other Stories, the Duchess of Edinburgh loves Spanish brand Zara and Meghan has chosen Banana Republic. Embracing high street fashion not only humanises the royals but also has a profound impact on the fashion industry.

'The royals have such a strong influence around the world, they are seen everywhere and always create a huge amount of coverage when they step out,' says fashion brand consultant Clare Alexander. She has worked with many brands, including Kate Middleton 's go-to designers Temperley and Topshop. Ms Alexander explains 'people want to copy their [the royals'] looks, as they look clean, elegant and classy, and especially when they are wearing affordable items, it is accessible for the outfit to be recreated.

' The Princess of Wales Kate with Prince Louis at her Chelsea Flower Show garden wearing the £79 floral &Other Stories long sleeve midi dress Many eyes were rightly on .