Meghan's dream of wealth: Harry's financial reality is shocking!

Meghan Markle had a clear idea of ​​luxury and wealth when she married Prince Harry, but it turned out to be a misjudgment. According to Tom Quinn's new book, Yes Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants, Meghan was disappointed with Harry's financial situation. Harry's fortune is estimated at around 20 million British pounds, which is considered relatively modest compared to royals such as King Charles and Prince William.

Introduction to the Royal Wealth shows that large parts of the royal wealth do not belong to the individual members, but to the crown. Meghan, who was originally a successful actress and financially independent, was apparently expecting a billionaire, but discovered that Harry did not have direct access to major royal funds. Additionally, Harry was positioned as a “replacement” rather than an heir, which had an impact on his financial status.

Meghan's challenges in the monarchy

The monarchy's hierarchical status caused Meghan displeasure as she found the rules unnecessary and elitist. This caused tension, especially compared to Princess Kate, who fit into the traditional role while Meghan cultivated other ideas. Meghan often felt uncomfortable as she was unable to make many everyday decisions herself and found Nottingham Cottage to be too small.

Meghan believed that Harry was not valued enough and saw it as her job to defend him against the rigid structures of the monarchy. Current speculation suggests that Kate is planning to use a trip to the US to bring peace between William and Harry, while there are also rumors that Harry may return to the UK without Meghan. In contrast, Meghan is not considering a return and is even said to be considering a divorce book deal.

Prince Harry's financial legacy is also a significant issue. He will turn 40 on September 16, 2024 and is set to inherit millions from a trust fund set up by the late Queen Mother. Harry and Meghan have earned significant sums from contracts with Netflix and Spotify since stepping back from the royal family in 2020. In particular, a $100 million contract with Netflix to produce content stood out.

They reportedly ended their partnership with Spotify and did not receive the full $20 million from their deal. Estimates of her wealth vary widely; In 2020, the couple was reported to be worth at least $30 million, while Forbes estimated a net worth of $10 million in February 2021. After the death of his mother, Princess Diana, Harry inherited $10 million and will receive an additional £8 million (about $10.5 million) on September 15, 2024, from a trust fund the Queen Mother set up for her great-grandchildren in 1994.

Before joining the royal family, Meghan Markle had an estimated net worth of $5 million. She earned $50,000 per episode on Suits and also had income from her lifestyle blog, The Tig. She became a children's book author with her bestseller "The Bench" in 2021 and received an advance of $700,000. Harry's autobiography "Spare," published in January 2023, earned him a $20 million advance. The couple founded the production company Archewell in 2020 and purchased a home in Montecito, California for $14.65 million.

Additionally, they paid back £2.4 million (about $2.8 million) that was used to renovate their home, Frogmore Cottage. In 2024, they were criticized for using private jets and funding their own security. Despite these challenges, their financial commitment remains significant, and their projects and investments demonstrate their continued presence in the public eye.