Meghan Markle is said to have issued a brief but pointed warning to Prince Harry as speculation continues to swirl around the couple’s financial situation.
The couple has been living in California, USA, since stepping down from their senior royal roles in 2020 and has been spending millions annually to maintain their lifestyle.
Meghan Markle reportedly covers most of these bills, while Prince Harry is said to be focused on his philanthropic work and has refused to tap into his inheritance to help out.
Recently, reports have emerged claiming that Prince Harry has left Meghan Markle to be the breadwinner of the family, while he fully channels his energy towards his philanthropic work.
But amid their rising cost of living in the US, Meghan is now said to have issued a warning to Prince Harry, saying: “I can’t do it all.”
According to a source who spoke with Closer Online, it is an “enormous task” for Meghan to keep shouldering all of their bills, and she is currently feeling “immense pressure.”
On the outside, she is putting on a brave face, but is slowly becoming frustrated that Harry does not appear to want to help out.
“She’s putting a brave face on this, but everyone is saying that it’s chipping away at their foundation, just having these very different views on money,” added the insider. “The general feeling among her friends is that Harry needs to do something drastic, and fast.”
The Sussexes Have ‘Massive Outgoings’ Each Month That Must Be Maintained
In California, Meghan and Harry live in a mansion in Montecito, which reportedly costs the couple over $14 million.
Maintaining the house, staff salaries, and other expenses have led to “massive outgoings every month,” and failure to cover them means the couple’s “lives will fall apart,” the source claimed.
Facing this enormous responsibility has reportedly led to more than “a few sleepless nights” for Meghan, who is also dealing with the demands of running multiple businesses.
The duchess is also tasked with being a mother to their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, while she runs her ever-expanding lifestyle brand.
Prince Harry And Meghan Need A Multi-Million Dollar Annual Income To Keep Up With Their Lavish Lifestyle
Although Meghan and Harry have steered clear of discussing their financial situation with the media, insiders have hinted at strain due to reduced cash sources.
Renowned author Tom Bower claimed that the couple would need an income of at least $3 million annually to keep going.
Other sources have stated that the couple would need twice that amount or close to that amount, especially amid ongoing inflation.
Meghan Markle Reportedly Expects Prince Harry To Dip Into His Inheritance
To help support their family, Meghan is reportedly expecting Prince Harry to dip into his substantial inheritance.
The prince is said to have received significant sums from his late mother, Princess Diana, and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
“Harry inherited something like $20 million between his mother and grandmother, so it’s not as though he doesn’t have money, but it’s all heavily invested,” a source shared.
“He refuses to dip into it and says it’s for their eventual old age and to help their kids get a start in life with a good education and all of that. He will draw on the interest, which is considerable as far as a monthly income goes, but it’s no match for their massive outgoings; they still need a whole lot more each month to stay out of the red,” the insider added.
The As Ever Founder Also Wants Her Husband To Consider Other Ventures
Alternatively, Meghan reportedly expects Harry to consider taking on other ventures he has previously turned down, especially as some of their past deals have since fallen through.
The couple was unable to renew their deal with Spotify, and Meghan’s “With Love, Meghan” Netflix series was not greenlit for a third season.
Also, new deals have not been coming in as they used to, amid reports that their popularity may have been declining in recent months.
“If Harry wasn’t so precious about things, he could bring in plenty of money in brand deals and other commercial partnerships; there are plenty of Hollywood agents who would sign him,” the insider said.
Despite this desire, Meghan is said to know that Harry won’t agree to it, leaving the burden on her to monetize their “status in whatever way she can.”
