Amidst Prince Harry’s legal battle against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of the Daily Mail, for invasion of privacy and alleged criminal activities, new revelations have emerged regarding the financial affairs of his foundation, Archwell.
Despite the ongoing legal tussle, the Daily Mail has delved into the tax records of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charitable organization, sparking speculation about the sources of their investment funds.
The timing of these disclosures is intriguing, considering Prince Harry’s recent scathing testimony implicating both the UK press and the Royal Family in collusion.
According to the tax filings obtained by the Daily Mail, Archwell received a substantial sum of $13 million in donations during 2021.
Notably, a significant portion of this amount, $10 million, was attributed to a single donor, with an additional $3 million from another benefactor.
The remainder was sourced from contributions, grants, or investment returns.
In a bold move, the media outlet has suggested that the hefty $10 million donation may have originated from Oprah Winfrey in exchange for the high-profile interview she conducted with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in March 2021, which sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace.
This claim, however, contradicts reports from the Washington Post in 2021, which indicated that Winfrey had sold the rights to the interview to CBS for $7 million, emphasizing that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not compensated.
The Daily Mail’s insinuation that Winfrey made a covert donation to Archwell in exchange for the interview lacks substantiated evidence, raising doubts about the validity of such allegations.
The notion of a backdoor financial arrangement involving such a prominent figure as Winfrey appears speculative, especially without concrete proof to support the claim.
Moreover, the speculated origin of the remaining $3 million from Prince Harry’s memoir advance lacks verifiable evidence, further clouding the narrative.
The publication’s decision to introduce these unverified claims amidst the legal proceedings adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing saga surrounding Prince Harry’s legal battles and financial dealings.