Money has reportedly become one of the biggest sources of tension between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to royal expert Rob Shuter.
Writing in his latest Naughty But Nice Substack piece, Shuter claimed insiders revealed Meghan entered royal life believing Harry’s wealth came with virtually unlimited financial security and billionaire-level resources.
However, the reality was reportedly very different from what the former Suits actress expected.
A source claimed Meghan was surprised after learning the true scale of Harry’s fortune.
“Meghan genuinely believed Harry was worth hundreds of millions. When she discovered the actual numbers, it was a huge shock,” the insider alleged.
“Yes, Harry is wealthy — but not ‘private jets forever without worrying’ wealthy,” the source added.
According to the report, Harry’s estimated fortune ranges between $50 million and $70 million, much of it inherited from Princess Diana and the Queen Mother.
While that amount remains enormous by most standards, insiders reportedly say it may not comfortably support the couple’s high-profile lifestyle indefinitely.
Shuter noted that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex face massive ongoing expenses, including security costs reportedly ranging between $2 million and $4 million annually.
The report also pointed to private travel, legal fees, PR teams, household staff, business management costs and the upkeep of their multi-million-dollar California home as major financial commitments.
“They spend like a billion-dollar brand,” another source claimed.
“But the income doesn’t flow consistently enough to support that level of spending forever,” the insider added.
