While some people in the public eye are rarely seen without sunglasses on, members of the British royal family tend not to wear them too often. Whether that's because the weather in the UK doesn't really warrant them or because eye contact is key on royal engagements is up for debate. But one thing is for sure: they're definitely not against royal protocol. Even Queen Elizabeth II has been spotted sporting shades on occasion, and her daughter Princess Anne has quite the collection of cool frames. So it should come as no surprise that Meghan Markle has made her collection of chic frames a big part of her royal wardrobe.
The good news for fans of her royal style is that Meghan's sunglasses are one of the easiest styles to copy. Many of the most iconic frames from her collection are still available to buy, including a trio of Illesteva favorites and the bargain Le Specs shades she sported during her baby shower. Keep reading for a look at all of Meghan's shady moments and to shop those duchess-approved styles for yourself.
During the royal tour of Morocco, Meghan was spotted wearing a pair of Illesteva York Sunglasses.
The tortoiseshell design is described as having "a slight hint of cat-eye" for a modern look with a classic twist.
During her baby shower in New York, Meghan was seen leaving her hotel wearing a pair of Le Specs Air Heart sunglasses.
The glossy finish sunglasses feature a gold trim across the top and are far more affordable than most of Meghan's designer styles.
Meghan made a statement in a pair of chunky-framed Karen Walker sunglasses while visiting Fraser Island in Australia.
The acetate sunglasses have a chunky cat-eye shape and feature the New Zealand designer's iconic arrow detail on the arms.
While sailing with Prince Harry in Sydney, Australia, Meghan protected her eyes in a pair of Krewe Gravier sunglasses.
The black-framed sunglasses feature gold arms and a matching gold detail across the bridge of the nose.
One of Meghan's favorite sunglasses brands, Illesteva, got another outing at the Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia.
Meghan wore the Illesteva Palm Beach style, a statement cat eye, in the amber colorway.
While attending a wedding with Prince Harry, Meghan wore a pair of Linda Farrow sunglasses.
The black and gold style has since sold out, but the designer has a number of similar styles still available.
At the Sentebale Polo Match, Meghan were Tom Ford's Emma sunglasses.
Another cat-eye style, the sunglasses feature gold arms with the designer's T initial.
Clearly, Meghan has quite a stash of Illesteva styles. When she attended Wimbledon with her sister-in-law, she wore the brand's Leonard sunglasses.
The sunglasses come in a number of different colors, but Meghan chose the classic matte black.
When Meghan and Harry made their first official appearance as a couple at the Invictus Games, Meghan did so wearing a pair of Finlay London sunglasses.
Meghan's tortoiseshell sunglasses are described by the brand as "the most wearable shape in the collection," and she definitely pulls them off.
When she made an appearance at Wimbledon in 2016, Meghan wore a pair of Mykita sunglasses.
The Priscilla style is described as being "butterfly shaped" with stainless steel details.