Prince Harry and Meghan Markle-inspired number plates have reportedly fetched nearly $8,000 combined at a recent UK auction. The registrations attracted strong bids during the DVLA’s October Timed Online Auction, according to private number plate supplier Regtransfers.
Number plates inspired by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go for a four-figure sum at auction
According to Express, the auction featured around 2,000 registrations and generated more than $8.8 million from 1,977 plates. According to Regtransfers, the average registration sold for £4,471, including fees. Meanwhile, the most expensive plate, 48 O, reportedly fetched an impressive $141,000. Bidding for the final lot allegedly continued until 2:41 a.m.
Two registrations reportedly stood out for their resemblance to the royal couple’s names. HA67 RRY, which can read as “HARRY,” sold for $5,419. Meanwhile, ME56 GAN, which resembles “MEGAN,” fetched $2,589.
Both plates started at $334. HA67 RRY ultimately sold for more than 16 times its starting price, placing it among the auction’s top 10% of sales. ME56 GAN also performed well, achieving almost eight times its opening bid.
However, the second registration spells “Megan,” rather than “Meghan,” the Duchess of Sussex’s name. Regtransfers explained that DVLA registration rules limit available letter combinations. As a result, similar spellings often appear on personalized plates.
Mark Trimbee, CEO of Regtransfers, said famous names regularly attract buyers. “Plates that resemble famous names always draw interest, and when it comes to the sale of these plates, timing is everything,” he explained. He added that Harry and Meghan’s UK return made the registrations appealing to their fans.
The reported sale came days after the couple visited Nottingham on October 15. Cheering crowds welcomed them as they met representatives from local charities. The outing marked their first joint public appearance since King Charles confirmed their royal status remained unchanged.
Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals in early 2020 before relocating to California. They then raised their two children, Archie and Lilibet, in the United States. The couple also returned to the UK unexpectedly in late August, while reports claimed their children had enrolled in British schools.
