Meghan Markle’s life in California is reportedly far from what she once imagined after stepping away from royal duties with Prince Harry.
According to a source who spoke to Heat, the Duchess of Sussex has been forced to confront a very different reality from the one she expected when the couple left the UK in pursuit of financial independence.
The insider claimed that, for Meghan, “it’s totally not how she envisioned living at this stage in her life,” adding that she once believed money would not be a major concern after marrying into the royal family.
“But this is not a fairytale,” the source said, claiming the couple now finds themselves in a difficult financial position as they try to maintain their lifestyle in the US.
The source also alleged that Meghan had believed Prince Harry’s fortune was much larger than it actually was when the couple first considered America as their long-term base after the Sandringham Summit.
“When she discovered the actual numbers, it was a huge shock,” the insider claimed. “Yes, Harry is wealthy, but not ‘private jets forever without worrying’ wealthy.”
The report suggested that while the couple has benefited from major deals, including Netflix and other business ventures, some of those projects have not delivered long-term security in the way they may have hoped.
Prince Harry also received inheritances connected to Princess Diana and the Queen Mother, but the source claimed much of that wealth has already been absorbed into the couple’s California lifestyle.
Despite the reported pressure, the insider said Meghan remains determined to rebuild, strengthen her brand and find a way forward.
