Prince Harry’s financial journey has taken a dramatic turn since he tied the knot with Meghan Markle in 2018. What was once an estimated fortune of £30 million has reportedly doubled, thanks to lucrative deals, high-profile projects, and the couple’s determination to build their own empire after stepping back from royal duties.

From Royal Life to Financial Independence

When Harry and Meghan announced their decision to step down as senior royals in 2020, critics doubted whether they could thrive outside the monarchy. However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex soon embarked on ambitious ventures that changed everything.

Their bombshell 2022 Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, shed light on life inside the royal family and sparked global conversations. That deal alone was reportedly worth $100 million (£80m). Meghan has since launched her lifestyle brand As Ever and a Netflix cooking and lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, which debuted in March 2025 and returned for a second season in August. Netflix has now locked the couple into a “first-look deal,” giving the platform exclusive rights to their upcoming projects.

Meanwhile, Harry released his polo documentary in 2024 and secured a four-book deal with Penguin Random House worth up to $40 million (£30m). His explosive 2023 memoir Spare brought him a $20 million advance — though he donated proceeds from sales to charity.

Spotify, Podcasts, and Meghan’s New Ventures

In 2020, the couple also signed a $20 million (£15m) podcast deal with Spotify. Meghan hosted Archetypes, which ran for 12 episodes before the partnership ended in 2023. She has since launched Confessions of a Female Founder with Lemonada Media in 2025, further boosting her growing influence and income.

Diana’s Legacy and Family Inheritance

Harry’s fortune also grew from inheritances left by his late mother, Princess Diana, and his great-grandmother, the Queen Mother. He received payments from Diana’s trust and another large sum in September 2024 on his 40th birthday.

Giving Back: Harry’s Charity Donation

Despite criticism from detractors back in the UK, Harry continues to use his wealth for causes close to his heart. In September 2025, during a trip to Britain, he announced a personal donation of £1.1 million to Children in Need — money directed toward tackling youth violence. The move touched many supporters and silenced some critics, showing that financial success hasn’t erased his commitment to giving back.

So, How Much Are Harry and Meghan Worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the couple’s combined wealth now stands at around $60 million in 2025 — nearly double what Harry alone was worth in 2017. Meghan’s own ventures have also added millions to their shared fortune.

What started as a gamble when leaving royal life has now transformed into a thriving empire of books, shows, business brands, and charity projects. Love them or hate them, Harry and Meghan have undeniably redefined what it means to live — and earn — outside the royal bubble.

What Queen Elizabeth II really thought when Meghan Markle skipped Prince Philip’s funeral… Meghan’s absence was explained by her pregnancy, but a remark allegedly from the Queen – “Thank goodness Meghan is not coming” – shocked the public. Was it true relief… or a deeper hint at an unhealable royal rift?

On April 9, 2021, Prince Philip – the Duke of Edinburgh – passed away at the age of 99. His funeral, held on April 17 at St George’s Chapel, was a historic and somber moment. But one absence overshadowed the day: Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was not by Prince Harry’s side.

At the time, Buckingham Palace announced that Meghan was heavily pregnant with Lilibet and had been advised by her doctors not to fly. Yet, according to royal insiders, her absence was far from universally accepted.

Royal biographer Tom Bower later claimed that Queen Elizabeth II privately told her aides: “Thank goodness Meghan is not coming.” Those six words sparked a wave of speculation about what the Queen truly felt about Meghan’s presence at such a delicate time.

Harry and Meghan’s controversial Oprah interview before Philip’s death

Just weeks before Philip’s passing, Harry and Meghan sat down with Oprah Winfrey in a bombshell interview broadcast worldwide. Their revelations of mistreatment, family tensions, and painful personal experiences shook the monarchy to its core.

Prince Philip, who was in hospital at the time, reportedly described Harry’s decision as “madness.” Many within the royal circle believed the timing of the interview was disastrously insensitive – given Philip’s fragile health and Queen Elizabeth’s advancing age.

Brand expert Nick Ede reflected:

“The timing was bad. Whatever the date, the impact would have been huge, but airing it while Prince Philip was in hospital only intensified the backlash. It made them look ruthless.”

Meghan’s “bad taste” gesture at the funeral

While Meghan did not attend, a carefully crafted wreath from Harry and Meghan was placed at Philip’s funeral, complete with a handwritten note from Meghan. But what shocked many was the accompanying press release that explained the symbolic meaning behind each flower chosen.

Critics branded the move “sickening,” accusing the Sussexes of turning a solemn event into a publicity opportunity. As Nick Ede bluntly put it:

“A press release about a funeral wreath is extremely bad taste. Instead of showing care, it looked like they were trying to benefit from the moment.”

Absences that deepened the royal rift

The following year, in March 2022, a memorial service was held for Prince Philip. Once again, neither Harry nor Meghan attended. Officially, Harry cited lack of proper security as his reason, but royal commentators suggested otherwise – that the couple had boxed themselves into a corner.

Nick Ede explained:

“Having publicly lambasted the royal family, they had no choice but to stay away. If Meghan had appeared, it would have looked like the Queen and royals accepted her behaviour – which they didn’t.”

What it meant for Harry’s bond with the royals

Philip’s passing marked a turning point. As the Duke grew weaker, so did Harry’s bond with his family. The funeral – with Harry walking behind his grandfather’s coffin, alone, under the world’s gaze – symbolised not only a farewell to Philip but also the beginning of an even deeper estrangement between the Sussexes and the monarchy.

And perhaps the most haunting detail remains Queen Elizabeth II’s whispered words about Meghan’s absence – words that, to this day, leave the world wondering: Was it relief, disappointment, or both?