Prince Harry and Meghan Reportedly Cut Staff
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly reduced their household costs in recent months amid claims of increased financial pressure and renewed scrutiny of the Duke of Sussex’s inheritance. The latest report alleges the couple have made significant spending changes as they continue building income streams outside the Royal Family.
The Daily Record reported that royal commentator Mr Dan Wakeford claimed the Sussexes have reduced staffing levels from 16 full-time employees to five and have been forced to cut back on household spending.
Mr Wakeford wrote in his Celebrity Intelligence newsletter that the couple are said to be “wildly unhappy”, with the claims attributed to conversations with people described as close to the Sussexes. He also alleged Meghan has a clearer sense of the need to be careful with money, while suggesting Prince Harry has had less awareness of day-to-day costs after being raised with extensive provision.
The report has again highlighted the Duke’s finances since stepping back as a senior working royal, including the inheritance he received from Diana, Princess of Wales, and funds linked to a trust reportedly established by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. It also follows previous Britpop News coverage in which Prince Harry discussed therapy amid claims he was “more unhappy than ever”.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes strongly rejected the latest claims, criticising reliance on unnamed sources and questioning why those making allegations would not put their names to them. The row is likely to intensify debate over how the couple manage commercial ventures and private spending while remaining under global public scrutiny.
