Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly under mounting financial pressure in California, with one royal commentator claiming the couple may have to downsize from their £11 million Montecito mansion as income from their royal 'secrets' begins to dry up. The claims, centred on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their post-royal earning power, surfaced this week on a US podcast and have reignited questions over how sustainable their ultra-privileged West Coast lifestyle really is.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex bought their sprawling Montecito estate in 2020 after stepping back as senior working royals and relocating to the United States. The property, believed to have cost around $14 million, has since been the family's base, shared with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. In the years since, Harry and Meghan have tried to turn their royal notoriety into a media empire, signing headline-grabbing deals, booking lucrative speaking spots and, more recently, launching Meghan's lifestyle brand.
