In a shocking revelation, Jackie Meakin, the Queen’s dresser, has accused Meghan Markle of stealing a valuable jewel worth £241,000 from the Royal Collection before her departure to the United States.
It was during a reception that Meghan had initially worn Cartier jewelry worth over £230,000, but these pieces have not been seen since.
For the reception, Meghan chose a stunning pair of Cartier earrings to complement her attire.
These earrings, along with a matching bracelet, had a combined value of nearly a quarter of a million pounds.
The earrings featured 19 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.81 carats and 10 baguette-cut diamonds totaling 1.8 carats, all set in 18-carat white gold.
The bracelet alone had a price tag of £241,000.
However, since that reception, Meghan has refrained from wearing these highly expensive jewels.
Jackie Meakin, responsible for cataloging and preserving valuable jewelry for the Royal Family, confirmed that the jewelry worn by Meghan and other royals on that evening belonged to the Royal Family’s collection.
These pieces had been lent to Meghan for special occasions by the late Queen Mother.
All other jewelry was promptly returned, cataloged, and preserved for future royal events.
The only items that went completely missing were the Cartier bracelet and earrings known as the Reflection, which Meghan wore during the reception.
It appears that Meghan took them with her when she left the Royal Family, leading to speculations that she may have sold them to cover her expenses.
There have also been rumors circulating about Meghan selling some of her high-end clothing and billing Prince Charles for her extravagant wardrobe costs.
During her 22-month tenure as a working royal, Meghan reportedly wore clothing worth a staggering £977,309.
Her wardrobe mainly consisted of designer outfits from renowned brands such as Dior, Givenchy, Prada, and Chanel, accompanied by an array of expensive accessories.
While she was part of the Royal Family, the expenses for Meghan’s work-related clothing were covered through the budget provided by Prince Charles from the Duchy of Cornwall.
In April 2022, the 5th Invictus Games finally took place in The Hague after being postponed twice.
Meghan took this opportunity to showcase her fashion choices, appearing in a mix of designer clothes and accessories totaling approximately £38,000.
At the opening ceremony, Meghan introduced Harry on stage while wearing a Cartier Justin Clue necklace in 18-carat gold, which costs around £25,540.
Interestingly, the Justin Clue line was designed in 1971 by the same person who designed the love bracelet, making it a staple line for Cartier.
However, Meghan hasn’t been seen wearing it since.
The necklace has a simple design, consisting of a thick gold wire, making it versatile for various occasions.
Now, let’s delve into Meghan’s collection of Cartier pieces.
Firstly, there’s the Love Bracelet, believed to have been a gift from Meghan’s first husband, Trevor Engleson.
Meghan married Engleson in 2011 after a seven-year relationship but divorced in 2013.
She returned the wedding rings to him.
Secondly, there’s the Tank Francais two-toned watch in stainless steel and gold, which Meghan purchased to celebrate the commissioning of the third season of the TV series “Suits” on October 12, 2012.
Lastly, there are the Galanterie Studs in diamond and white gold, which Meghan wore at a wedding.
It has been theorized that these studs were not a wedding gift but rather pieces she had worn before getting engaged to Prince Harry.
There has been speculation about the authenticity of the Tank Francais watch Meghan wears.
Some suggest that it is not Princess Diana’s watch, but rather a similar one used for attention-grabbing purposes.
Prior to Megxit, Meghan had not been seen wearing the Tank Francais.
The alleged theft of the £241,000 jewel from the Royal Collection has raised eyebrows and fueled discussions about Meghan’s actions during her time as a member of the Royal Family.
The investigation into these claims continues as the Royal Family seeks answers regarding the missing jewelry.