Meghan Markle launches new shop including £1,000 silk ‘Windsor’ dress – and adds affiliate links she’ll earn cash from

Meghan Markle has unveiled a curated collection of her favourite wardrobe staples -including a sleeveless gown that retails for over £1,000 and Saint Laurent sandals worth nearly £600. 

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, gave her two million Instagram followers a closer look inside her wardrobe when she launched an online shop – with handpicked pieces from brands like Heidi Merrick, Saint Laurent, Reformation, and J Crew. 

‘Many of you have asked, so here you go!’ she wrote, over a screen-recorded video of the online shop. ‘A little shopping to start the week.’ 

The link opens to a ShopMy storefront and Meghan’s first drop includes a £148 white linen shirt, Heidi Merrick’s ‘Windsor’ gown for an eye-watering £1,068, and a Maya Brenner necklace called ‘The Happiness Retreat’ that will set you back by nearly £400. 

A disclaimer on the website, which was launched shortly after Meghan released a new picture of Archie and Lilbet, reads: ‘Please note, some products may contain commissionable links’. 

Shortly after the storefront went live, some of the third-party websites – including of Neiman Marcus – went down as the Duchess’ fans rushed to get their hands on a pair of tan-coloured Saint Laurent mules that she has been spotted in on several occasions. 

The Duchess – whose Netflix lifestyle show ‘With Love, Meghan’ was renewed for a second season despite lacklustre reviews – is likely to earn a commission or cut on the sale of some of the clothes and accessories she promotes.

The wardrobe comprises mostly elevated basics, including linen shirts, crewneck sweaters, sunglasses, and handbags, in neutral shades like beige, brown, white, black, and navy blue. 

The link opens to a ShopMy storefront and Meghan’s first drop includes a £148 white linen shirt, Heidi Merrick’s ‘Windsor’ gown for an eye-watering £1,068

Meghan teased there is ‘more to come’ ahead of the launch of her lifestyle company As Ever, following a significant rebrand and name change from American Riviera Orchard. 

The launch of the website came less than an hour after Meghan shared an adorable photo of herself with her two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, while promoting As Ever. 

The photograph was posted on the company’s Instagram account in collaboration with Meghan’s own page, as it showed the trio picking fruit in the Sussexes’ garden in Montecito, California. 

In the snap, which is the most intimate glimpse of Lilibet that Meghan and Prince Harry have shared of their three-year-old daughter for years, the Duchess can be seen carrying her youngest child in her arms. 

Meanwhile five-year-old Archie is nuzzled into his mother’s waist as she puts her arm around him.

Both Meghan and her daughter are donning California-style straw hats as they stroll through the garden of their $14 million Montecito mansion.

As the Sussexes bid to keep their children more private than when they were working royals, both Archie and Lili are photographed from behind – however some of Lili’s face is visible through her adorable red locks which hang down her face.

The Duchess captioned the photo: ‘Every day is a love story’ accompanied by a dove emoji.

The launch of the website came less than an hour after Meghan shared an adorable photo of herself with her two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, while promoting As Ever

As Meghan builds anticipation for the launch of As Ever following the release of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, she has leant into the California chic style she has championed with her brand.

She is also using her Instagram accountt to connect with fans for the first time since leaving the UK and stepping down as a working royal – including gradually offering more glimpses of the couple’s children. 

Just a few months ago, a picture of Prince Harry and Meghan’s adorable children was deemed a rarity. 

When the California based couple dropped their Christmas card in December, royal fans were delighted at their first glimpse of a Sussex family photo in three years.

But since, the pair have been sharing more and more insights into their home life – as the Duchess, 43, relaunched her Instagram account on New Year’s Eve day, and has since announced a new Netflix series, as well as a lifestyle brand.

The reveals have been firmly marked by an increased social media presence from Meghan, who has made seven posts in the last two months.

And alongside promotional clips for her upcoming show, ‘With Love, Meghan’ and As Ever – the revamp of the American Riviera Orchard project which last year saw her sending out jams to celebs – are more earnest and intimate snaps.

Many offer followers a glance at their life in Montecito, including never before seen snaps of Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

As Meghan builds anticipation for the launch of As Ever following the release of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, she has leant into the California chic style she has championed with her brand

A Maya Brenner necklace called ‘The Happiness Retreat’ that is part of the online ‘closet’ will set you back by nearly £400

Some posts even include footage where you can hear their voices, in sweet home videos.

During the festive season, many wellwishers were touched at the couple’s seasonal card, which saw Archie and Lilibet running into the open arms of their parents.

The pair’s red-haired five-year-old son, sixth in line to the British throne, could easily be mistaken for his father at the same age.

Lilibet, who had at that point last been seen in a portrait taken in the garden of Frogmore Cottage to mark her first birthday in June 2022, was almost as tall as her brother.

Her British-style summer dress and auburn hair has seen her compared to older cousin Princess Charlotte.

The candid photo of a proud mother and father hugging their children delighted millions of excited royal fans who have waited so patiently for a new picture of the Sussexes all together.