Meghan Markle or Kate Middleton – which British royal has the most expensive watch?
Meghan and Kate are both Cartier fans, while Prince Harry favours a Breitling and brother William rocks an Omega – but which British royal has the most expensive watch of all?
The British royal family is estimated to be worth US$88 billion.
It's surprisingly rare to see a royal sporting a watch at all these days – let alone one with a huge price tag – and it's even less common for those in direct line to the throne.
This might be because royals don't want to be seen checking the time at an event, because they know the tabloids would have a field day commenting on how bored they looked. Or, it might be because the royal family is playing down its opulence at a time when many Britons are bemoaning them as an outdated institution and a waste of taxpayers' money.
That said, when the royals do step out wearing a timepiece, it's usually a very elegant choice.
Experts at Crown & Caliber weighed in to determine the make and models of seven timepieces worn by key members of the royal family – presented in ascending order by estimated price of a pre-owned model.
Prince William, Omega Seamaster 300M: US$2,050
Prince William's Omega Seamaster holds great sentimental value to the royal – it was reportedly a gift given to him by his late mother, Princess Diana.
Meghan Markle, Cartier Tank Française: US$3,000
