Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a public event
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Reported UK Move Secretly Backed by Billionaire

A hedge fund titan with emotional ties to the prince is reportedly helping finance the Sussexes' return to Great Britain.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 1 min read

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be quietly laying the groundwork for a major international shift, and they reportedly have serious financial muscle backing their play. A new report indicates that a hedge fund billionaire is stepping up to help bankroll the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's potential move back to the United Kingdom. According to details broken by, financier Wace is secretly assisting with the funding required for the couple's UK relocation. The insider claims that Wace holds a deep emotional connection to Harry, which is reportedly fueling the billionaire's willingness to step in and offer financial support.

Are Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a public event
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a public event

Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their official duties as senior working royals back in 2020, their living arrangements have been a non-stop source of public fascination. After relocating to California to build their independent brand and media empire, rumors of a potential British homecoming have frequently surfaced. If the latest reports hold true, a return across the pond might be much closer to reality than previously thought. The decision to establish a home in the UK comes with substantial logistical and financial hurdles, making high-level backing a significant asset for the couple's future plans.

A smiling Ian Wace in a black suit jacket and white open-collared shirt.
Wace, seen in 2017, is helping to finance Harry and Markle’s move back to the UK.

Who is backing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle financially?

A white private jet at Birmingham Airport, with solar panels and trees in the background.
Harry and Markle were seen arriving in the UK. 26.

Navigating a high-profile life away from the royal family's traditional funding structure requires substantial resources. Security, private travel, and maintaining a residence fit for global figures carry immense costs. Having a hedge fund titan like Wace allegedly offering financial assistance gives the Sussexes powerful backing for any major international transition. While the exact scope of Wace's involvement remains private, the reported emotional tie between the billionaire and the prince suggests a deeply personal alliance behind the scenes. Neither the Sussexes nor Wace have issued an official public statement regarding the reported arrangement, leaving royal watchers eager for further confirmation on where the couple will ultimately settle down.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a public event
Wace, seen in 2017, is helping to finance Harry and Markle’s move back to the UK.
Harry and Markle were seen arriving in the UK. 26.
Markle posted what appears to be a photo of the Scottish Highlands after visiting Wace’s private island in the country.
Harry and Markle, seen in 2020, reportedly visited Wace’s private island, Tanera Mor, in Scotland in July.
The British hedge fund tycoon, seen at a gala at Kensington Palace, shares an emotional connection with Harry, as both lost loved ones in car accidents.

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Is a billionaire funding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK move?
According to a Page Six report, hedge fund billionaire Wace is secretly helping finance the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's move to the UK.
Why is billionaire Wace helping Prince Harry?
Reports state that Wace shares an emotional connection with Prince Harry, which is driving the financial support for the couple's potential move.