Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are already worth at least $30 million — and none of that money belongs to the crown
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are living in Los Angeles and pursuing passion projects.
They even just signed a multiyear deal with Netflix and founded a production company — proving that they are poised to build a billion-dollar brand, even though it is unclear how much they'll be compensated.
When they gave up their titles earlier this year, they also gave up a "sovereign grant" provided by the treasury which was meant to fund their lifestyle.
While they aren't being maintained by the crown anymore, they never had to rely solely on the crown to begin with. Even before the presumably lucrative Netflix deal, the pair were worth $30 million, according to 2018 estimates from Money.com. They merged their finances when they decided against a prenuptial agreement before their wedding.
Meghan and Harry are expected to still receive funds from the Duchy of Cornwall, a private fund managed by Prince Charles, which amounts to £2.3 million ($3 million) a year. Harry is also expected to receive a sizeable yearly cut of Princess Diana's estate.
Before marrying Prince Harry, Markle was earning close to half a million dollars a year starring in the USA Network drama "Suits," plus a five-figure income from endorsement deals and sponsorships. Money.com reported in 2018 that her total net worth was estimated to be $5 million.
Here's where all their pre-royal money came from.
