The year, as many will remember, opened with an explosive controversy for the British royals. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed they were walking away from their official royal roles and the funding that comes with them. The couple explained that they simply desire a quieter, more grounded existence and see no reason to cling to ceremonial titles.
"We plan to step back as senior members of the royal family and strive to become financially self-sufficient, while continuing to offer our complete support to Her Majesty the Queen," the pair stated.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex additionally revealed plans to launch a fresh charitable venture and offered thanks to everyone who had backed them.
Unsurprisingly, the most pressing question on everyone's lips was: if Harry and Meghan are turning down royal stipends, exactly how do they intend to pay their bills? Naturally, the couple isn't about to be left out in the cold. Harry inherited an estimated £20 million from his late mother, Princess Diana. On top of that, his great-grandmother left him £7 million — money placed into a trust fund back in 1994.
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Meghan, meanwhile, tucked away roughly $4 million in savings during her years in Hollywood, money set aside as a financial cushion. The former actress could also revive her lifestyle blog, which she was forced to shut down in 2016 once whispers about her relationship with Prince Harry began circulating.
Now, word has emerged that Meghan has secured yet another income stream. She's joining the Canadian reality show I Do, Redo — a program that celebrates second marriages — in a mentoring role. The fee, frankly, is on the modest side. According to Page Six, Meghan will be paid $588 per day. Still, as the old saying goes, you've got to start somewhere.
