Meghan Markle is reportedly carrying most of the financial load inside the Sussex household right now — because according to a new report, money is getting tight while she and Prince Harry continue managing their massive Montecito lifestyle.
According to Page Six, Markle has now become “basically the breadwinner” for the family as she aggressively expands her business projects following the reported end of her partnership with Netflix tied to her “As Ever” lifestyle brand.
One source familiar with the situation reportedly claimed finances are becoming increasingly stressful behind the scenes.
“Money is tight.”
The report also claimed the Sussexes need at least $6 million annually just to maintain their lifestyle in Montecito, California.
A huge chunk of that reportedly goes directly toward private security costs for the family, including Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, alongside mortgage payments connected to their $15 million mansion.
Meanwhile, Markle is reportedly pushing harder into business ventures and celebrity partnerships to keep revenue flowing.
That includes her involvement with OneOff, where she joined as both an investor and featured participant. The platform allows fans to shop outfits connected to Markle’s public appearances, including clothing from her recent Australia trip.
The report stated the launch generated major traffic immediately.
“OneOff surpassed 1-plus million views of outfits on the site in the first three days since Meghan launched her page on the platform.”
Markle also reportedly attended the “Her Best Life” retreat in Sydney during the Australia trip, where guests paid thousands of dollars to participate.
At the same time, the report painted a very different financial picture for Prince Harry.
While Markle continues expanding commercial opportunities, Harry is reportedly staying focused primarily on philanthropy and charitable appearances — including speaking engagements connected to the Invictus Games and other causes.
However, Page Six reported Harry did not receive payment for his keynote speech at Melbourne’s InterEdge Summit during the Australia trip.
The report also claimed Markle’s relationship with Netflix became strained before the partnership ended, with insiders allegedly suggesting she had been left handling much of the workload connected to her projects herself.
Rumors additionally surfaced this week claiming Markle may be exploring a return to acting following a cameo appearance in the upcoming film “Close Personal Friends,” although Sussex insiders reportedly denied she is actively seeking a full-time television role.
Despite the financial speculation, Markle continues surrounding herself with influential business figures and celebrity entrepreneurs, including Lauren Sánchez, Jamie Kern Lima, and Bobbi Brown.
At this point, neither Harry nor Markle has publicly addressed the latest financial claims.
But between the reported Netflix split, growing business ventures, expensive California lifestyle, and Harry’s continued focus on unpaid philanthropic work, the Sussexes are once again finding themselves at the center of intense public scrutiny over money and their future plans.
