Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face Financial Scrutiny Amid Media Deal Setbacks

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face Financial Scrutiny Amid Media Deal Setbacks

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once again at the center of public discussion following reports that their high-profile content deals, including a $100 million Netflix contract, are coming to an end. The developments have sparked speculation about the couple’s financial stability and their ongoing relationship with the royal family.

The couple’s five-year agreement with Netflix, set to expire in September, will not be renewed, according to sources close to the platform. Insiders note that recent productions under the deal failed to meet viewership expectations. Meghan Markle’s lifestyle and cooking show, With Love, Meghan, reportedly attracted around five million global viewers, while Prince Harry’s polo documentary struggled to reach one million and ranked low on Netflix’s performance charts.

These professional setbacks follow the termination of their Spotify partnership, which ended after just one season of their podcast. Industry analysts suggest that the couple’s media influence may be waning. “They’ve launched their key projects—the podcast, the memoir. Now, it appears there’s limited new content to offer,” commented royal commentator Norman Baker.

Observers have pointed to the couple’s costly lifestyle in Montecito, California, as a growing concern. Their nine-bedroom estate is said to carry a mortgage of approximately $400,000 per year. Additional expenses include an estimated $230,000 annually for staff and up to $4 million for security—something Prince Harry deems essential due to his former military service and public profile.

Recent reports have also highlighted renewed communication efforts with King Charles III. While some view this as an attempt at reconciliation, palace insiders suggest financial motives may be at play. “There’s a perception that the couple is seeking financial support under the guise of peace talks,” one royal source told RadarOnline.com. “With both Netflix and Spotify deals behind them, questions are being raised about their financial runway moving forward.”

Royal commentator Robert Jobson added, “The Netflix deal was a substantial one, and it was seen as a turning point. Now that it’s ending, people are asking what’s next. They can’t rely on inheritance forever.”

While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not publicly addressed these claims, their representatives have previously emphasized their commitment to building a sustainable media brand through Archewell Productions and other ventures.