Yet another pocket-watching story about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s finances. By my (non-Deranger) calculations, Meghan and Harry likely have close to $150 million in assets, investments and savings. Are they spending seven figures annually on security? Sure. But in the past six years, the Sussexes have done very, very well for themselves. They’ve done so well, it’s broken the brains of their haters. Derangers will swear up and down that Meghan and Harry have spent all of their Netflix money and Spare money and that As Ever is a flop, and something something, Harry needs to come crawling back to his brother!! That’s always the endgame, that was always the plan. Well, please enjoy Page Six’s latest exclusive about the Sussexes’ “tight” finances and how Meghan is “basically the breadwinner.” Get money, Meg!!
Meghan Markle is “basically the breadwinner” in the Sussex family — and funds are “tight,” sources tell Page Six. The Duchess of Sussex is focusing on growing her “As Ever” lifestyle range after recently parting ways with partner Netflix, those who know her say, while her husband, Prince Harry, is mainly focused on his philanthropic work, which is noble but doesn’t bring in much cash.
“Money is tight,” said a source in the know, as another told us that Markle and her husband, Harry, need at least $6 million a year for operating expenses in the billionaire enclave of Montecito, California.
As Page Six revealed, the couple spends about $3 million of that on private security for the family, which includes children Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 4. They also have to make mortgage payments on their $15 million mansion.
However, Markle has a coterie of wealthy and powerful female friends, all of whom are on board to help her boost her finances. Indeed, a video Markle posted on Instagram Monday to promote “As Ever,” featuring the mom of two eating a strawberry and wistfully staring out of the window, while wearing a $63,000 diamond necklace, which was liked by Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Markle’s close pal, IT Cosmetics founder Jamie Kern Lima.
We told how Kern Lima flew Markle to the G9 Ventures Summer Summit, hosted by investor Amy Griffin, in the Hamptons in July 2024, ahead of Markle’s business launch.
Last month, Markle, 44, joined AI-powered fashion discovery platform OneOff as both an investor and a featured participant, whose personal “exclusive edits” will be available to browse and buy. She joins other investors and featured celebrities like Suki Waterhouse, Emma Chamberlain, Kate Hudson and Shay Mitchell on the platform. This enables fans to shop her wardrobe, including outfits from her recent Australia tour. The move, which earns her a percentage from sales, drew criticism for potentially prioritizing profits over her philanthropic work.
More than two dozen products from the Aussie tour sold out, according to Markle sources, with OneOff cofounder and chief executive officer Emir Talu telling WWD, “OneOff surpassed 1-plus million views of outfits on the site in the first three days since Meghan launched her page on the platform.”
Netflix and Markle severed their “As Ever” partnership in April after we revealed her tie-in show, ‘With Love, Meghan” was not returning for a third season. Markle sources let it be known that she had been left to “carry the whole thing by herself” — much to the annoyance of Netflix staffers.
There have also been rumors Markle has been speaking to Hollywood bigwigs to start acting again. Sources this week even said the former “Suits” star, who made a cameo appearance in the upcoming movie “Close Personal Friends,” was looking for a steady role on a TV show, but this was roundly denied by Sussex insiders.
“Money is tight” and then they just list all of Meghan’s revenue streams and try to gloss over the fact that the Sussexes have easily made low nine-figures in six years, and that they still have a significant amount coming in, especially (IMO) from As Ever. The reason I know these people are unhinged and they don’t know what they’re talking about is that they never acknowledge how much money the Sussexes have left on the table. If H&M were *truly* struggling financially, they would have been desperate for any commercial work or brand deals. Instead, Harry is mostly focused on unpaid philanthropic work while Meghan invested in herself and started a business. None of that says “they’re almost broke!” It does say that Meghan is the breadwinner though, which… fair enough. She totally is. And it’s amazing.
Photos courtesy of Cover Images.
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- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit and meet patients and their family members during a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Victoria, on day one of the royal trip to Australia Featuring: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Where: Melbourne, Australia When: 14 Apr 2026 Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- The Duchess of Sussex takes part a therapy session in the Kelpie garden with adolescent patients during a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Victoria, on day one of the royal trip to Australia. Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: Melbourne, Australia When: 14 Apr 2026 Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- The Duchess of Sussex, alongside staff members, serves lunch to a resident during a visit to McAuley Community Services for Women, a women’s homeless and family violence shelter in Footscray, in Melbourne, Victoria, on day one of the royal trip to Australia. Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: Footscray, Australia When: 14 Apr 2026 Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (Anvam) in Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, on day one of the royal trip to Australia. Featuring: Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: Melbourne, Australia When: 14 Apr 2026 Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- Duchess of Sussex takes part in the Scar Tree Walk in Melbourne, Victoria, on day three of the royal trip to Australia. The Scar Tree Walk is a journey connecting traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures and histories of the Kulin Nation Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: Melbourne, Australia When: 16 Apr 2026 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- The Duchess of Sussex during a visit to Batyr, a mental health engagement programme, at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, on day three of the royal trip to Australia Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: Melbourne, Australia When: 16 Apr 2026 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- The Duchess of Sussex meets young advocates during a visit to Batyr, a mental health engagement programme, at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, on day three of the royal trip to Australia Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: Melbourne, Australia When: 16 Apr 2026 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive to meet volunteer first responders from Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club, during a visit to Bondi Beach, on day four of the royal trip to Australia. Volunteers from the organisation, founded in 1907, played an integral role in protecting beachgoers and saving lives during the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14 Featuring: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Where: Bondi, Australia When: 17 Apr 2026 Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the Man O’War Steps, next to the Sydney Opera House, before taking part in a sailing event with members of Invictus Australia in Sydney Harbour, on day four of the royal trip to Australia. Featuring: Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: Sydney, Australia When: 17 Apr 2026 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
She’s ALWAYS been the breadwinner lol. Even Harry has said that. Bro couldn’t even afford a couch when they were dating. But I do love how they keep conveniently forgetting all the money he made from Spare.
Manifesting that we one day get global sales figures for Spare!
These magazines and commentators are increasingly angry because they don’t have access to their financials, lol. It’s so much projection as well. These newspapers aren’t doing well and the rota are losing jobs and going to Substack/youtube. They’re all over the place. It’s hysterical.
so funny how they think writing this will presumably shame them? or embarrass harry? not him personally but perhaps in front of some ppl. anything to try to get rid of their support.
There are multi-millions already banked and invested. And he’s been CIO of BetterUp since 2021, a reportedly successful VC investor and sought after re: paid speaking engagements. Not to mention Archewell Productions (first look contract with Netflix with projects in the pipeline). That’s just what we know of 😅🤣😂
I would guess — having worked in tv production then banking — that “security” is a business expense. Hence it is payable with pre-tax dollars. Which is what everyone does, whose work requires them to perform in public venues that need some scouting. Likewise if they work at home, their home office would need some on-site adjustments that would be business expenses. And one reason their work / philanthropic travel is blended, is that if they are generating income on those trips, some portion of travel budget and security is legitimately classed as business expenses. Those aren’t loopholes. It’s what everyone does. A small secret is that this is the reason why so many celebrities do charity work. It become a tax shelter in the US, because every dollar you donate to a non-profit is a dollar you can deduct from your tax bill. But the corollary is that the non-profit sector in the US is regulated with a stringent and financially driven ethos that demands those organisations generate results that are measurable. They allocate funding more like corporate investments, they have to show returns. I’m sure that’s one reason why Meghan was gobsmacked as they say here to realise how amateurish the whole charity scene is, around the royals.
Doesn’t Harry collect a salary from BetterUp and Travelyst is still a thing. I think they’re hoping that someone will back them up by showing financials. Keep hope alive. This is the one thing I’d totally ignore them on.
She supported him for years this is not new news. She married for love not money. It was only due to Diana’s inheritance. Kindness of Meghan’s friends like Tyler Perry. Who gave them a place to live for awhile. On top of Meghan’s money.
It’s her company As Ever, I am sure to royalty hard working people must seem like a nightmare to them. But they are living and supporting themselves on their terms and thriving.
I love the British Media fodder, its like they just throw darts on a dart board with topics and decided which made up story do they run with today.
I don’t see the american media doing this to them (or I just don’t see it).
This is so silly. They have the kind of money that makes money. They could never work another day in their lives and still be increasing their wealth daily.
I wouldnt begin to know what private ssecurity costs but I am guessing they have the top tier. However if they live in a gated community with other wealthy people, they dont have the same amount of security as when they travel into uncertain places.
They are so bitter that they aren’t broke. And like you said that they went from being editors of newspapers and magazines, being invited on talk shows all the time, and basically being in demand, to appearing on each other’s podcast, and YouTube channel shows, and begging for subscribers.
They are not worried about money. We have all laid out numerous times the various amounts of money that they have made ( they constantly leave out those lawsuits settlements too), and how they are clearly not spending at the level to be broke. They wish that they were Fergie and Andrew so badly.
And good on Meghan for being the breadwinner. I guess that’s supposed to make hairy feel some sort of way? Just goes to show their level of incompetence that someone who you treated like crap went on to be able to sustain a million dollar lifestyle.