Meghan Markle’s £3k Valentine’s Day gift from Prince Harry revealed as she returns to Montecito solo
THE DUCHESS of Sussex can expect to receive a very pricey gift from Prince Harry for Valentine’s Day.
Meghan Markle, 43, is a clear lover of high-end jewellery, having most recently worn £210,000 worth of gems in her new TV cooking show.
Aside from her £140,000 diamond engagement ring, Meghan rocked £70,000 worth of glitzy pieces, which included the luxurious Cartier Love Bangle stack, worth over £7,000.
Last Valentine’s Day, the mum-of-two received a dazzling new addition from husband Prince Harry, 40, and it looks like the elegant fashionista will add yet another sparkler to her mega collection in just a day as February 14 rolls around again.
As reported by Hello!, the Duke of Sussex purchased a pair of £3,240 Diamond Cascade earrings for his wife from California-based jewellers Maya Brenner.
The lavish gift was particularly thoughtful of Harry given Meghan’s love of the luxury brand, which was created by Brenner, a mother, social worker, and entrepreneur, who reportedly built the successful business from the ground up.
The Los Angeles-based designer previously admitted that she found it ”a little nerve-wracking” when she saw the former Suits star wearing one of her necklaces during a stroll in Toronto in December 2016.
The delicate chain had both ”H” and ”M” charms – an early indication of the seriousness of the couple’s relationship.
Speaking to Hello! at the time, Maya admitted she feared the ”Meghan Effect” would leave her struggling to keep up with a huge spike in demand from royal fans.
She said: ‘It’s like a Las Vegas slot machine when you pull the handle and the reel starts spinning.
”I could just see the orders come in hard and fast.”
Explaining how she had to temporarily shut down the site after her brand was linked to the then-actress, the entrepreneur continued: ”I was very excited to see her wearing it, but I was cautious, too.
”We make everything by hand, and I was conscious of the fact I didn’t want to take all these orders and not be able to fulfil them.”
This comes after The Sun reported Meghan returned to the couple’s Montecito home solo, leaving Harry to spend Valentine’s Day apart.
The Duchess of Sussex flew back to California on a private jet on Tuesday leaving Harry alone at his competition for wounded and sick service personnel and veterans.
And Meghan posted a new story on her social media account earlier this week after making it home safely.
She shared a picture of an array of Invictus themed sweet treats with the caption: “A taste of Canada and the Invictus Games for our little ones!
“Cheering you on from home!”
She had always planned to leave on her own prior to the event and returned home to be with son Archie, five, and daughter Lilibet, three.
Meghan 'trying to prove' how happy she is in PDA with Harry
A BODY language expert has claimed Meghan’s recent PDA with Harry was a “two-finger salute” to US President Trump.
The couple were seen kissing and sharing warm embraces at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.
It comes as Trump ruled out deporting Prince Harry over his visa legal battle in a scathing attack where he referred to Meghan as “terrible”.
Body language expert Judi James told The Sun: “Meghan’s touch rituals were especially specific, as was the way she didn’t just hold Harry’s arm but also held his hand in a clasp, too.
“Her face-touching sent a strong signal of tender affection and ownership out to the world.
“When she clasped his head in both of her hands and planted her loving kisses she signalled, ‘He’s mine and I love him’.”
She explained this rare-move from Meghan could indicate she’s both solidly “swoony-in-love” but also purposefully making a projection.
Judi continued: “There were also clues that this open adoration and emphatic family vibe could be something of a two-finger salute to Trump, after his blistering comment about Meghan.
“She might have been trying to prove how blissfully happy she and Harry are and even how lucky he is to have such a loyal and supportive wife.”
Donald Trump confirmed he would not deport Harry as part of his ongoing legal troubles in relation to a previous application for a US visa.
In a scathing comment in response to being asked if he would deport the prince, Trump told The New York Post: “I don’t want to do that.
“I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”
Meghan has not hid her aversion for Trump in the past, having dubbed him “divisive” and “misogynistic”.
The president also called Harry “whipped,” and believes the prince is “being led around by the nose”.
Turning back to Meghan and Harry’s appearance at the Invictus games, Judi explained the duchess’ body language signals had changed from previous appearances.
She added: “Her intro speech for her husband was performed in the same ‘Oh gosh’, breathlessly excited tone as her new Insta post and she giggled, squealed and rolled her eyes on stage in a ritual of newly-wed-looking coyness as she mentioned ‘My husband, the father of my very sweet and exciting children’ like a besotted bride and fan.
“There was the two-arm extended embrace and kiss on stage to make Harry look like the home-coming hero and then there was Meghan’s intense body language behaviours of love as they sat together in the audience watching the opening ceremony.”
Judi continued: “Meghan has previously focused her signals of love, support and appreciation of effort and triumph at the Invictus competitors but here her congratulatory ‘seal clapping’, her mouth-crumpled expressions of pride and her attention and attachment signals were primarily all aimed at Harry.”
At the ceremony, Judi said the couple were exhibiting “newlywed behaviours” with frequent arm-clinging and Meghan’s head often resting on Harry’s shoulder “as though she was on a date night”.
A source close to the couple said: “This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children.
“Meghan left the games in Dusseldorf early after five days to go home.
“This is Prince Harry’s event and she is there to support him but this was planned.”
However, rumours have already been swirling about Harry and Meghan spending time apart.
And with Valentine’s Day around the corner questions will be asked about the duo not being together on the most romantic day of the year.
Harry already chose to spend his 40th birthday in September hiking with pals without Meghan.