Luxury life in the US proved unaffordable: Meghan Markle and Harry’s marriage could collapse 21.03.2023, 07:05

The former American actress and British prince did not have to worry about her well-being during her life in the palace. As working members of the royal family, they lived 100% at the expense of taxpayers and received income from the personal lands of Charles III. However, in 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped down as royals and decided to lead a financially independent life.

According to the expert, they lost a steady income of 5.5 million dollars a year. After the controversial step, the heir to the throne was faced with the task of paying his own bills and thinking about how to support his family for the first time in his life.

The couple settled in the elite Montecito area of ​​Santa Barbara, home to Hollywood stars and wealthy businessmen. According to insiders, they incur “huge expenses” as they try to live on the same grand scale as their wealthy neighbours. In this regard, the duke’s marriage is tested for strength.

“Harry said he wanted privacy but in reality he is prepared to do anything to stay in the limelight to get more money. He understands that his marriage and relationship with Megan depends on the financial situation, “said the source.

After resigning and moving to the US, Megan and Harry made a small fortune. They signed a deal with Netflix in which they released a six-part documentary about themselves. Prince Harry “got” another 20 million for his “Spare” memories. The couple also signed a contract with Spotify, received $ 30 million from the platform, but surrounded by stars of the first magnitude, they still look like miserable paupers.

The Duke’s bills keep piling up. The couple pays off a $14 million mortgage on a $14 million luxury mansion and spends more than $2 million a year on bodyguards to keep themselves and their children, three-year-old Archie and one-year-old Lilibet, safe. In addition, their taxes are very high and they still lead active lifestyles, albeit more secluded than in Britain, reports RadarOnline..

After marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan Markle was “surprised” and “disappointed” that her husband ended up with “very little money” while he dreamed of a life of luxury. “Meghan wanted to drive big Cadillacs and fly private jets on command. But at this point, he needs to beg such things from mega-rich friends,” royal writer Tom Bauer said.