Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, has reportedly set her sights on investing thousands of dollars in her styling to outshine Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.

This wouldn’t be the first time the former actress has spent an exorbitant amount of money to overshadow the Princess of Wales.

In July of last year, Meghan and Harry visited New York City to commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day.

During their evening outing, the couple dined at an exclusive restaurant, where Meghan stole the spotlight with an ensemble that closely resembled one previously worn by Catherine at the Top Gun Maverick movie premiere in London a few weeks earlier.

For the premiere, Catherine had opted for Roland Marrette’s signature two-tone lambol dress worth $1,800, paired with accessories including Alexander McQueen’s beetle box bag priced at $2,800, Prada’s suede pumps from a 2016 collection, and earrings from Robinson Pellum’s Tsar collection valued at $13,150.

However, Meghan Markle surpassed this nearly $18,000 look by selecting an outfit that exceeded $44,500.

She chose the Vicky jumpsuit by Gabriella Hurst, costing $5,600, Aquazzura’s bow tie sandals priced at $720, Bottega Veneta’s Puccini Geraccio bag worth $3,900, and various jewelry pieces, including Jennifer Meyer’s mini basal tennis gold bracelet ($3,075), two Chiffron rings ($3,500), Cartier’s love bracelet ($5,300), and the Tank Fonce gold watch from the same brand, amounting to approximately $22,900.

The total cost of Meghan’s ensemble reached a staggering $45,180.

Furthermore, an anonymous source revealed to Globe that Meghan Markle has been tirelessly working out and following a strict healthy eating regimen after witnessing Catherine’s weight loss.

The source claimed that Meghan has always been envious of Kate’s figure and frequently emulates her style.

However, pulling off certain looks proves challenging for Meghan as Kate is a couple of sizes smaller and ultra-skinny, making it difficult to replicate her outfits.

To achieve her desired weight, Meghan has allegedly enlisted the help of a personal instructor who guides her through Pilates and yoga sessions.

In light of recent events, it has been confirmed that Meghan Markle will not be attending King Charles III’s coronation.

Speculations arise that her absence stems from selfishness and an inability to handle potential criticism from the public.

Royal expert Tom Bauer suggests that Catherine played a significant role in preventing Meghan from attending the ceremony, stating that under no circumstances would the Duchess of Cambridge allow her presence.

Additionally, Bauer alleges that Catherine warned Meghan that if she did attend, she would be relegated to a seat at the back.

It is also likely that Meghan wishes to avoid encounters with Catherine and Camilla, who hold higher ranks than her within the royal family.

Furthermore, Meghan may be reluctant to curtsy to these two women, whom she and Harry have publicly criticized.

This decision seemingly stems from Meghan’s belief that she is superior to them, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.

Bauer describes Prince Harry’s decision to attend the coronation as an unpleasant compromise, emphasizing its constitutional importance.

He believes that should anything happen to Prince William and his children, Prince Harry would ascend to the throne after King Charles.

Regarding Prince Harry’s appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony, Bauer suggests that allowing Harry to be present would also require Prince Andrew’s participation, which would not be an auspicious start to King Charles’ reign.