The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have captured the public’s attention with their high-profile move to the United States.
However, a new controversy has surfaced following the announcement of Harry’s upcoming memoir, Spare.
A royal expert recently revealed that Meghan was taken aback upon discovering Prince Harry’s modest financial status when they first crossed paths.
According to insights shared by author Tom Bower, known for his work on the book Revenge, Meghan Harry, and the War Between the Windsors in 2022, Meghan had harbored grand expectations regarding Prince Harry’s wealth.
Bower described Meghan as being fixated on money during an interview with the Daily Mail, expressing that she was both surprised and disheartened to learn about Harry’s limited financial resources at the outset of their relationship.
Bower emphasized that Meghan had envisioned Prince Harry to possess fortunes amounting to hundreds of millions, if not billions, a stark contrast to the reality she encountered.
As per reports from the Daily Mail, the couple faced financial constraints while serving as working members of the royal family.
“At the moment, she needs to scrounge for those sorts of things,” Bower highlighted, shedding light on Meghan’s aspirations for luxury living, including traveling in extravagant Cadillacs and private jets at will.
In 2021, Forbes estimated the combined net worth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to be $10 million, inclusive of Harry’s inheritance from his late mother, Princess Diana, and their shared equity in their Montecito, California residence.
However, upon relinquishing their royal commitments in 2020 and relocating to the U.S., they were severed from the British Crown’s substantial estimated wealth of $34 billion.
To sustain their desired lifestyle, the couple ventured into the entertainment industry, establishing Archwell Productions to create content that educates and inspires viewers.
Additionally, they secured a lucrative multi-year production deal with Netflix, reportedly valued between $100 million and $150 million, as per deadline.
Prince Harry also received a staggering $20 million advance for his forthcoming book, Spare, underscoring the couple’s pursuit of financial stability outside traditional royal avenues.
Despite their efforts to forge new paths, concerns have arisen regarding their potential impact on King Charles III’s upcoming coronation scheduled for May 6, 2023.
Speculation looms over whether the couple’s attendance could overshadow the event, given the fallout from Harry’s memoir and Netflix documentary series.
While they are anticipated to receive invitations to the ceremony, Bower cautioned that their presence might detract attention from the celebratory proceedings honoring Charles, aged 74.
Having exchanged vows in 2018 and now parents to two children, Archie, 3, and Libbett, 4 months, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to navigate challenges in the public eye.
The recent revelation concerning Meghan’s disillusionment with Harry’s financial standing has reignited scrutiny on the couple’s journey post-royalty.
Despite facing financial hurdles, their resilience has seen them secure significant partnerships within the entertainment sector, solidifying their foothold in the industry.