Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have continued to dominate headlines ever since their decision to step back from their senior roles within the British Royal Family and relocate to California.
However, according to some sources, their financial situation may not be as secure as they have led the world to believe. One particularly vocal critic, Lady Colin Campbell, a British socialite and royal commentator, has made several explosive claims that suggest Harry and Meghan are on the verge of bankruptcy, struggling to maintain appearances.
Lady Colin Campbell, often referred to simply as Lady C, is known for her controversial and often scathing remarks about the Royal Family. In recent interviews and newspaper columns, she alleges that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have overextended themselves financially, particularly when purchasing their $14 million Montecito mansion. Lady C asserts that this luxury home was never intended to be permanent, but merely a stepping stone as the couple established themselves in the U.S. However, according to her, they took on more than they could handle by acquiring such an opulent property without sufficient funds of their own. She claims that the couple relied heavily on loans and anticipated future earnings, many of which have not materialized as expected.
One of Lady Colin's key assertions is that the costs of maintaining the Montecito mansion are astronomical, with annual upkeep allegedly running upwards of $5 million. She says this has put significant pressure on Harry and Meghan’s finances, as they have yet to establish reliable income streams. She points to their highly publicized deals with Netflix and Spotify, which were initially reported to be worth millions. However, Lady C argues that much of the money involved in these deals was advance payments or production funds, not direct salaries. According to her, the couple has little to show for these partnerships beyond some family leave and vague promises of future projects that may never materialize.
Additionally, Lady Colin raises concerns about the couple’s extensive security costs. While Harry and Meghan have stated that they are fully self-funding their security, Lady C disputes this claim, estimating that maintaining full-time security across two continents is draining millions from their pockets each year. She also alleges that Prince Charles is still privately subsidizing part of these costs, despite the couple’s efforts to distance themselves financially from the Royal Family.
Lady C paints a picture of a couple desperate to maintain the glitz and glamour of their new lifestyle, even if it means relying on handouts from wealthy friends like Oprah Winfrey. According to her, appearances are everything for Harry and Meghan, as they aim to build their brand in the U.S. She claims they are burning through their British inheritance funds and any profits from renting out Frogmore Cottage, with no solid financial plan in place. In Lady Colin’s view, unless the Sussexes secure major paying jobs soon, they risk running out of money entirely within the next two years.
Of course, these claims have been met with strong denials from Harry and Meghan’s representatives, who have dismissed Lady Colin’s statements as baseless rumors intended to sell tabloids. Lady C, however, remains adamant that she has cast-iron evidence to support her allegations, gathered from unnamed sources close to the couple. She has even hinted at the release of a tell-all book later this year, in which she promises to reveal the full extent of Harry and Meghan’s financial troubles, complete with receipts.
As the world watches, the truth behind these claims remains to be seen. The couple continues to push forward with their media ventures and public appearances, but only time will tell if their financial situation is as precarious as Lady Colin insists. In the meantime, speculation about the Sussexes' lavish lifestyle, high security costs, underwhelming media deals, dwindling inheritance, and ongoing legal battles continues to fuel the rumors of financial distress. Lady C's estimation is that without a course correction, Harry and Meghan could be heading for bankruptcy far sooner than they anticipated.
