Report claims Harry and Meghan face cash squeeze
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing renewed scrutiny over their finances after a US report claimed the couple’s costs could outpace their income in the coming years. The article, published on Sunday, suggested the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have major outgoings linked to their Montecito home and security arrangements as they navigate a changing commercial landscape.
Reality Tea reported that the Sussexes’ $14 million Montecito property is a significant expense, with the outlet stating they are believed to have taken out multiple mortgages and that reports at the time of purchase suggested a $5 million down payment with a $9.5 million mortgage balance.
The same report claimed the couple’s security costs are around $3 million a year and said their staffing has been reduced from 16 full-time employees to five across their household and Archewell operation. It also cited an unnamed source describing Meghan as having “a sense of how careful they need to be” financially, while alleging Prince Harry “lacks basic awareness of what things cost”.
The fresh claims come as public interest remains high in the Sussexes’ personal and professional direction, including how they handle persistent tabloid narratives such as divorce rumours reportedly dismissed in recent coverage.
Reality Tea’s report did not cite verified financial statements, and the Sussexes have not publicly commented on the specific figures mentioned. However, it underlines the continuing focus on how the couple fund their lifestyle in California amid ongoing debate about their media deals, staffing and security needs.
