Kate Middleton: How much she spends on clothes

OHMYGOSSIP — Kate Middleton has the life of Riley! The British beauty has reportedly spent around $50,000 on high-end and couture clothing since the beginning of the year.

And the best part? She doesn’t have to pay for the outfits — her father-in-law, Prince Charles, has agreed to foot the bill for any dresses the Duchess wears for “work-related” engagements through his official household budget.

Prince William does not fund his wife’s wardrobe because, ostensibly, he earns only $88,000 a year as an RAF helicopter pilot. The $20 million he inherited from his late mother’s estate on turning 30 last week, for example, is considered to be his private income.

“The Duke and Duchess have attended a couple of black tie events recently but there will continue to be more daytime and low-key engagements in future which will involve her wearing appropriate lower cost,” a source said.

“The Duchess has barely put a foot wrong since she got married so why does she need anyone to do it for her? Catherine has an innate sense of style and, almost as importantly, knows what is appropriate for the occasion.

“She might not choose the most cutting edge designers, but she know what looks good on her and that’s what counts. Plus she is acutely conscious that she is not yet a full-time working royal and feels it is pretty pointless, as well as extravagant, to have her own dresser.”

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