Meghan Markle is said to have been hit by a 'huge shock' over Prince Harry's real wealth, with insiders claiming the discovery is reshaping life in Montecito as the couple look for ways to fund their California lifestyle in 2026. Sources allege the Duchess of Sussex is cutting costs, limiting Harry's UK trips and taking private jets off the table as she reassesses what their finances can realistically support.
The claims follow a rough few months for Meghan, 44, and Prince Harry, 41, as they juggle a nine-bedroom, 16-bathroom estate in one of America's most expensive postcodes with a noticeably shakier public image. Earlier in June, Meghan faced fresh criticism after posting a birthday photo of their daughter Princess Lilibet to mark her fifth birthday, with detractors accusing her of commercialising not only her own title but her children's. The Sussexes have unveiled a new Netflix project adapting No Way Out by Major Adam Jowett, but questions linger over whether such deals and brand partnerships are enough to keep pace with the way they live.
