The Queen's former spokesman has confessed that he thought Meghan Markle's New York City baby shower 'was a bit over the top', particularly when it came to the estimated $503,000 cost.
Dickie Arbiter, Queen Elizabeth II's former press spokesman, admitted he was left unimpressed with the extravagant festivities in February to celebrate the arrival of the Duchess of Sussex and Prince's Harry's first child.
'Baby showers, it's very much an American thing,' he told US Weekly when asked about Meghan's, 37, baby shower. 'We don't do it here in the U.K.'
Speaking out: The Queen's former press spokesman Dickie Arbiter admitted he was unimpressed by the Duchess of Sussex's baby shower
Lavish: Dickie described Meghan's baby shower (pictured) as an 'American thing' that 'we don't do here in the U.K' as he expressed how the expenses seemed over the top
He continued: 'It was a bit over the top in terms of expense and the way she got there.'
Dickie was no doubt referring to Meghan's decision to travel via private jet for the occasion; DailyMail.com exclusively revealed that she was flown home on a private plane by George and Amal Clooney, after Amal attended the extravagant event in New York.
It is believed that Meghan also traveled to New York via private jet.
Rumors have circulated that Kate Middleton is set to throw her sister-in-law another baby shower in the U.K. that her mother Doria is believed to be flying in for, however Dickie could not confirm whether the second event will actually happen.
'That's something they have to answer,' Dickie said. He worked for Buckingham Palace as a press secretary for 12 years before moving on to become a royal commenter for TV and publications.
'Meghan is American and she does things the American way,' he said
Her first baby shower was set in New York City, specifically at the The Mark Hotel's incredible Grand Penthouse Suite, which costs a staggering $75,000 per night. The cost of the Grand Penthouse Suite actually makes it the most expensive per-night hotel room in the U.S.
Guests in attendance at the lavish affair included Amal Clooney, Canadian stylist Jessica Mulroney, Serena Williams, Abigail Spencer, Meghan's sorority sister Genevieve Hillis, Gayle King and designer Misha Nonoo — who is credited with introducing Meghan and Prince Harry.
The festivities first began on February 19, when The Mark Hotel was decorated with blush-colored roses while cotton candy machines were brought in for the shower, which happened on February 20.
Nearest and dearest: Many of Meghan's closest friends who attended her wedding were there, including Amal Clooney (left) and Serena Williams (right)
Lavish: The baby shower took place in the Penthouse Suite at The Mark Hotel, which is widely reported to be the most expensive per-night hotel room in the U.S.
Behind-the-scenes: A video that emerged in February on social appeared to give a glimpse at the pink, girly decorations inside the penthouse party
The baby shower fueled speculation Meghan might be having a girl as decorations appeared themed in shades of pink, including the sweets.
Royal fan account harry_meghan_updates shared a video on Instagram Stories, claiming that the short clip was actually captured inside the star-studded baby shower.
The video shows a dessert table that features plenty of sweet treats, including four macaron towers from Laduree, which cost a total of $460.
Dessert also featured a two-tiered cake featuring a miniature paper cut out of Harry and Meghan standing next to a pram — believed to be the work of event designer Darcy Miller.
The event designer has been credited with putting together the lavish dessert buffet at the event.
Guests did not walk away from the baby shower empty handed as they reportedly were gifted Cuyana leather totes that were filled to the brim with products, People reports.
The totes, which retail for $175-$195 depending on style, included $67 Jo Malone Green Tomato Leaf scented candles, $65 Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder, and $81 Susanne Kaufmann Body Butter.
Daniel Martin, Meghan's longtime friend and makeup artist, dished on the festivities in an interview with People after the busy week.
'It was exactly what she needed, and it was a reunion for all of us, too, who hadn’t seen each other since the wedding,' he said at the time.'
The evening prior to the baby shower included dinner at The Polo Bar, which cost an estimated $420.
'Snow was falling outside, and it was so cozy — we all sat on couches or on the floor and told stories and caught up,' Daniel revealed about the festivities.
'It was like going to a family reunion.'
Meghan is anticipated to give birth to her first child in the next four to five weeks.
She was last seen earlier this week while making an unannounced appearance with Prince Harry to New Zealand House in London. The pair showed up to the building on Tuesday to pay tribute to the victims of the Christchurch Terror Attack, which left more than 50 people dead.
The duchesses' maternity leave has her scheduled for no other appearances or public events until after the baby is born.
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It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.
Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.
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