Why a classic camel coat is Meghan Markle’s wardrobe hero

The Duchess of Sussex showcased one of her favourite wardrobe heroes – a classic camel coat – when she stepped out in London earlier this week. 

Meghan Markle, 38, wore a chic £345 style from high street chain Reiss over a sumptuous rust-coloured ensemble as she joined Prince Harry, 35, at Canada House, London, on Monday.

The outing marked a return to royal duties for the couple following a six-week sabbatical. 

It is the latest addition to Meghan’s sizeable collection of camel coats, which cover a range of materials to be worn rain or shine. 

Wardrobe hero: Meghan Markle, 38, wore the chic £345 camel coat from high street chain Reiss over a sumptuous rust-coloured ensemble as she joined Prince Harry, 35, at Canada House on Monday. It is the latest addition to Meghan’s sizeable collection of camel coats

Speaking to FEMAIL, stylist Caroline Wolf, of Capsule Wardrobe Collection, said: ‘A camel coat is probably one of the most versatile pieces of clothing in your wardrobe. It’s today’s hero piece. 

‘You can dress it up with a fitted dress or dress it down with a pair of jeans. Throw on a camel coat to elevate and pull your look together.

‘Meghan Markle is a style pro at turning an understated separates look into a statement look. With her visit to Canada House, her camel coat was the lynch pin ensuring a low key yet polished appearance.’ 

The Duchess of Sussex has long been a fan of the style and was spotted in camel coats long before she met Prince Harry, according to the experts behind royal fashion blog Meghan’s Mirror. 

Showcasing a very different look – and another camel coat – Meghan wore a Prada camel overcoat while staying in New York for her star-studded baby shower in February 2019, above

Proving the versatility of a camel coat, Meghan donned a trench by Martin Grant in Sydney on the first day of the royal tour in 2018. She wore it in Melbourne days later (right)

A favourite from her pre-royal days was a MaxMara ‘Manuela’ coat, which she wore when heading out and about with friends in Toronto. 

When it came to one of her early royal engagements – church on Christmas Day at Sandringham in 2017 – Meghan reached for a different camel coat. 

This time the Duchess stepped out in a £1,000 wide collar camel wrap coat by luxury brand Sentaler, which tapered in around the waist and flared out at the hem. 

The coat made another appearance just two months ago, when Meghan ‘shrobed’, or draped, it over her shoulders at the WellChild Awards in London.

The Duchess of Sussex wore £1,000 wide collar camel wrap coat by luxury brand Sentaler when she joined Prince Harry for church on Christmas Day at Sandringham in 2017, pictured

The coat made another appearance just three months ago, when Meghan ‘shrobed’, or draped, it over her shoulders at the WellChild Awards in London, pictured

Proving the versatility of a camel coat, Meghan donned a trench by Australian label Martin Grant in Sydney on the first day of the royal tour in 2018. 

Showcasing a very different look – and another camel coat – Meghan wore a Prada camel overcoat while staying in New York for her star-studded baby shower. 

Other camel coats owned by the Duchess include the £605 Smythe ‘Brando’ coat worn on her first public engagement of 2018 and the £250 Wilfred Cocoon Coat in Chasm she wore on a private visit to the Association of Commonwealth Universities in December 2018.

Caroline noted that Meghan is not afraid to mix high-end designer pieces with high street alternatives, proving that camel coats don’t need to come with an extortionate price tag. 

She added: ‘Meghan doesn’t only wear designer names. She’s known to own high street labels too, notably from the UK’s modern fashion brand, Reiss. 

‘One of the most popular high street camel trenches is from another UK brand Hobbs, meaning you don’t have to spend a fortune to up the ante in your personal presentation.’