Princess Charlene breaks tradition and wears £3,221 Ralph Lauren outfit

Charlene, Princess of Monaco, 45, attended the opening of the village of Grimaldi Historical Sites in Monaco where she wore a mostly Polo Ralph Lauren outfit.

The Princess of Monaco is most known for wearing clothes designed by the Swiss fashion label Akris, and even attends their regular fashion shows.

However, Charlene broke tradition by not wearing any Akris clothes on Saturday’s outing and opted for an American fashion brand instead.

The Princess wore a new Polo Ralph Lauren relaxed fit striped silk shirt in green and cream that costs £349.

Its description says: “Cut for a relaxed silhouette, this fluid shirt is crafted with soft mulberry silk featuring classic vertical stripes.”

Charlene paired her shirt with Polo Ralph Lauren Linen Ultrawide-Leg Trousers, which looked very cool.

The £305 trousers are “constructed for a clean-lined look” and made of “lightweight linen with a fluid drape that enhances the ease and movement of these ultrawide-leg trousers”.

The standout piece from Charlene’s outfit was undoubtedly her brown Ralph Lauren Trench-Buckle Alligator belt, which was retailing for £2,435 before it sold out.

Its description read: “Our alligator trench-buckle belt is made in Italy and designed with rich hues, making it a perfect accent to any ensemble.”

To further accessorise, Charlene wore her Miu Miu MU 52XS sunglasses in pale gold with light purple-brown lenses.

The Princess debuted these shades last month at the celebrations for the centenary of Prince Rainier III’s birth.

Their description states: “These square Miu Miu sunglasses come in a pale gold frame with light purple brown lenses.” They are currently on sale for £132 down from £209.90.

In total, Princess Charlene’s outfit came to a whopping £3,221. The royal showed off her fairly new brunette hair for the occasion, which was styled in its usual pixie cut.

Charlene wore no jewellery for the day, apart from her diamond engagement ring which Prince Albert gave to her in 2010.

Instagram user @marieframboise9 said: “Always as beautiful Charlene and what class!”

Royal fan @sophie.meulmann added: “Charlene is absolutely gorgeous. Very beautiful and very elegant.”

The couple have been married since 2011 and share eight-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.