Meghan Markle opts for comfy-looking designer ensemble – including $770 Valentino flats and a $2,650 Goyard tote – as she jets to join Prince Harry ahead of Invictus Games

Meghan Markle opted for a decidedly casual look Monday night as she checked into LAX Airport in Los Angeles for her flight to London, but still managed to wear some serious couture, including a $26,000 Cartier watch.

As the Duchess of Sussex prepared to board a long-haul flight to London to reunite with Prince Harry ahead of the Invictus Games in Germany, the Duchess purchased a pair of $773 Ulla Johnson sailor-style wide-leg trousers, featuring a matching navy blue V-neck sweater. .

Flats were the order of the day, and the mother of two, who traveled to the California airport with assistants, wore a favorite pair of $770 Valentino ‘Roman Stud’ mules in ivory calfskin.

However, it was the accessories that stole the sartorial show in this particular ensemble, with Meghan, 42, wearing a Goyard ‘St. The Louis PM tote bag, in which was draped a designer scarf, believed to be a $1,200 Rayures d’Ete scarf from Hermes.

Let’s fly! Meghan Markle wore a casual couture ensemble when she arrived at LAX on Monday evening, including $770 Valentino mules in ivory and a $2,650 Goyard tote

Prince Harry’s wife wore a Cartier on her wrist yellow gold Tank Francaise watch, worth a whopping $26,000.

Perched on the Duchess’ head were $500 oversized “shiny black” Triomphe Celine sunglasses, and she wore a Panama-style Janessa Leone “Michon” hat, which retails for $267, during the airport drive.

Markle looked elated as she left the US to join her husband – but despite landing in London today she won’t be in Britain for long, MailOnline can exclusively reveal.

The Duchess of Sussex boarded a plane from LAX to Heathrow last night, accompanied by a single bodyguard who was spotted with some of her bags and clothes.

It is her first transatlantic trip since flying to London for the Queen’s funeral last September. The trip to Germany means she will be with Harry for his 39th birthday on Friday.

The Duchess bought a pair of sailor-style Polina wide-leg trousers and a matching navy v-neck sweater for $773

The Duchess bought a pair of sailor-style Polina wide-leg trousers and a matching navy v-neck sweater for $773

On her wrist, Meghan wore a yellow gold Cartier Tank Francaise watch, worth a whopping $26,000

On her wrist, Meghan wore a yellow gold Cartier Tank Francaise watch, worth a whopping $26,000

The mother of two also had a Goyard tote bag worth $2,650, in which a designer scarf, believed to be from Hermes, was draped.

The mother of two also had a Goyard tote bag worth $2,650, in which a designer scarf, believed to be from Hermes, was draped.

Leaving Archie and Lilibet at home, the mother of two was whisked into LAX last night in a white luxury BMW, hours after she was spotted behind the wheel of her $140,000 black Range Rover while grabbing a burger from In-N-Out grabbed. to the Sussexes’ $14.6 million Montecito home.

When she arrived at the airport just before 6 p.m., she stepped out of her limousine with a grin.

Meghan lands in London this morning but is unlikely to stay long in the British capital, where she lived with her husband for three years before Megxit in January 2020.

She will probably jump on a BA flight to Düsseldorf this afternoon, where her husband will be present every day at the Invictus Games, which end on Saturday.

Meghan appears to be laughing with two assistants as they carried her belongings to LAX last night

Meghan appears to be laughing with two assistants as they carried her belongings to LAX last night

The Duchess of Sussex carries her handbag containing a file and a silk scarf last night

The Duchess of Sussex carries her handbag containing a file and a silk scarf last night

The Duchess has embarked on a six-day trip to Europe after arriving at LAX last night

The Duchess has embarked on a six-day trip to Europe after arriving at LAX last night

She is taken from the airport to the five-star Hyatt Hotel, where Harry settles into the presidential suite.

Meghan will support Harry and the athletes at events ahead of his big speech at the closing ceremony, where she will also address the crowd.

Her absence at the start of the event ‘helps’ him, it was claimed today.

Speaking on GB News broadcaster Eamonn Holmes said Harry going solo shows the world his personality.

He said: ‘He knows what he’s talking about, he’s very credible and does a very good job. And she (Meghan Markle) isn’t there. That all helps.’

Prince Harry kissed Team USA’s Davey Martinez on the head last night as he presented the team with their gold medals after they defeated Team UK in the wheelchair rugby final of the Invictus Games.

Meghan and her bodyguard as they left their luxury BMW at Los Angeles airport last night

Meghan and her bodyguard as they left their luxury BMW at Los Angeles airport last night

Meghan arrived at LAX last night ahead of her flight to London Heathrow Airport

Meghan arrived at LAX last night ahead of her flight to London Heathrow Airport

Meghan appears to be laughing with two assistants as they carried her belongings to LAX last night

Meghan appears to be laughing with two assistants as they carried her belongings to LAX last night

Prince Harry smiles as he attends day three of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf today

Prince Harry smiles as he attends day three of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf today

The Duke of Sussex waves during a walk in the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf today

The Duke of Sussex waves during a walk in the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf today

Harry sat in the front row next to Royal Marine veteran Mark Ormrod, who the prince has previously described as Britain’s answer to Superman.

The Duke of Sussex showed his excitement as he clapped and cheered along with the boisterous crowd.

The final took place in a raucous atmosphere at the Merkur-Spiel arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, as both groups of fans cheered on the participants.

He also left two boys delighted yesterday after giving them each a high-five at the Invictus Games in Germany.