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Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Heading Back to the UK for Cash?

Insiders claim high spending and cash flow issues might be pushing the Sussexes back across the pond.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s dramatic exit from royal life made global headlines back in 2020, but fresh reports suggest the Duke and Duchess of Sussex might be eyeing a return across the pond. The potential reason for the shift? Insiders claim financial pressures could be pushing the couple to reconsider their long-term plans in California. According to a report from, cash flow concerns are playing a major role in discussions surrounding the couple’s next chapter. A source familiar with the situation alleged that despite major commercial endeavors, the pair's operating expenses remain staggering, noting that incoming funds seem to disappear as quickly as they arrive. ## Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK? While any decision to spend more time in Britain would involve complex personal and family dynamics, sources point directly to monetary strain as a central driver. Observers note that maintaining a top-tier celebrity footprint in Montecito requires an enormous amount of ongoing capital. High-grade private security teams, property upkeep, legal fees, and administrative staff add up quickly. The Sussexes famously relinquished their taxpayer-funded royal protection when they stepped back as working royals. Ever since, financing their own security apparatus has been one of their largest ongoing expenses. When paired with high lifestyle costs, keeping up with the bills requires continuous, high-margin revenue streams. ## How do Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make money? After establishing their base in the U.S., Harry and Meghan inked massive multi-year contracts with major entertainment players, including a lucrative deal with Netflix and a multimillion-dollar podcast partnership with Spotify. Prince Harry also generated substantial revenue with his tell-all 2023 memoir, *Spare*. However, with the Spotify deal coming to an end and production pipelines shifting, industry insiders suggest that income streams may not be as predictable as they once were. In addition to media ventures, the couple operates their Archewell foundation, managing both philanthropic efforts and commercial production arms. Still, insider accounts suggest that heavy outlays mean profits are consumed almost immediately upon arrival. Neither Prince Harry nor Meghan Markle has officially announced plans to relocate back to the UK. However, as business ventures evolve and expenses mount, speculation about their future base of operations continues to grow.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Prince Harry, in a black tuxedo, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a one-shoulder black gown, attend the David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary Celebration, Image 2 s
The Sussexes bought their mansion in Montecito, Calif. for $14.5 million, and we’re told they don’t plan to sell it or rent it out while they are in the UK.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have already been enrolled in school in the UK ahead of their move later this month.
Markle has featured Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in her ads for her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
Harry and his family will be reunited with King Charles, who continues to be treated for cancer.
The UK will be a far world from California, where Archie and Lili are used to going to Disneyland with their parents.
Harry is believed to have inheritance from his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to London?
Reports suggest the couple may be reconsidering their long-term location due to financial factors, but no official relocation plans have been confirmed.
Why are there rumors about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's finances?
Sources reported to Page Six that high living costs, private security fees, and spending outpace their incoming earnings, making cash flow a potential concern.