Harry's demeanor during their visit to the city appeared to undergo a transformation, as observed by body language expert Darren Stanton. When he was alone, he seemed notably relaxed, shoulders down and frequently wearing a smile as he engaged with the press. There was an air of passion and authenticity in his solo interactions, and he received warm applause.
However, a shift in his demeanor became evident when Meghan joined him. In photos from the New York conference, Meghan was seen beaming with a smile, while Harry appeared visibly disheartened, his furrowed brows conveying frustration and anger. It seemed as though he found it challenging to share the spotlight, even with his wife.
Harry's frustration with Meghan extended beyond their time in New York. Meghan had made the decision to part with her wedding ring, a piece with sentimental value due to its connection to Diana's stone. She had used the proceeds from this sale, along with Harry's inheritance, to fund her extravagant clothing expenses during the New York event.
Meghan donned two distinct outfits that collectively cost over £17,000. Her first ensemble included a jacket paired with black skinny jeans, a 14-karat gold choker necklace worth $3,850, and a Cartier Love bracelet valued at $7,350. She completed the look with Jennifer Chamandi D'Lorenzo 105 pumps, retailing at a staggering $713.
Later in the day, Meghan opted for a sophisticated Ivory suit, featuring a sold-out Azora wedding off-the-shoulder woolen blazer priced at $987, and matching Azora Bendix wide-leg pool pants, which came at a cost of $995.
Her choice of shoes was from her preferred brand, Aza, particularly the Pris 105 pumps in nude leather, amounting to $825. However, the most extravagant part of her outfit was the jewelry, valued at around $6,000.
It appears that the Sussexes are currently relying on loans, possibly secured using Harry's inheritance money, if any remains. The engagement ring, which once held immense sentimental value for Harry, has lost its significance for Meghan.
While their ventures in Hollywood, including contracts with Spotify, Netflix, and Penguin, initially brought substantial earnings, it seems that a significant portion of these funds has been depleted. The actual contract terms with Netflix were shorter than expected, with half of the contract amount still retained by the streaming giant.
Additionally, the income generated from book deals, encompassing four books, may not suffice to sustain their lavish lifestyle, estimated to cost between £12 to £15 million annually. Meghan contributes to their income through merchandise sales, while Harry earns from investments in companies like Travalyst and BetterUp, although these income sources fall short of meeting their substantial financial needs.
