Prince Harry’s net worth has reportedly become a point of tension inside Harry and Meghan Markle’s Montecito home, and it all stems from a misunderstanding Markle had during their marriage. Insiders claim that the Duchess of Sussex walked into royal life believing Harry had a fortune far larger than he actually possesses. And now, the gap between expectation and reality has allegedly put the couple under strain.
Meghan Markle thought Prince Harry would be richer, claims source
A source exclusively told Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice that Meghan Markle pictured an entirely different net worth for Prince Harry. They claimed, “Meghan genuinely believed Harry was worth hundreds of millions,” adding, “When she discovered the actual numbers, it was a huge shock,” besides explaining, “Yes, Harry is wealthy — but not ‘private jets forever without worrying’ wealthy.”
Harry’s personal wealth is built largely on inheritances from Princess Diana and the Queen Mother. The lifestyle the Sussexes now maintain costs a fortune every year, including security bills that reportedly span between $2 million and $4 million annually — and adding in private travel, legal fees, PR teams, household staff, and the upkeep of their $29 million California home, the expenses keep piling up.
Another source claimed, “They spend like a billion-dollar brand,” adding, “But the income doesn’t flow consistently enough to support that level of spending forever.” They also claimed that “Harry worries about money constantly now.” The Duke of Sussex reportedly “never imagined financial stress would dominate his life the way it does today.”
Due to this anxiety, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle allegedly no longer see eye to eye on the path forward, with Harry wanting to “slow down, protect the money they still have, and live more privately.”
On the other hand, Markle “still believes the next giant payday is always one deal away.” And so, Rob Shuter’s report paints a picture of a couple wrestling with the ordinary pressures of bills and budgets, despite the extraordinarily large lifestyle.
