Prince Harry, once regarded as the "Golden Boy" of the British monarchy, now finds himself likened to a poor cousin in the royal family. If there were a reality show titled *Keeping Up with the Royal Cousins*, he would surely be the one singing in the corner, lamenting his misfortunes while watching Zara Tindall flaunt her wealth like a diamond-studded beacon of success.
In a recent column for News.com Australia, commentator Daniela Elsa highlighted Harry's less-than-stellar financial situation compared to that of his cousins. While Harry and Meghan Markle are off gallivanting around, attempting to rake in millions from Netflix and Spotify, Zara has been hard at work. The equestrian extraordinaire, daughter of Princess Anne and niece of King Charles, has reportedly earned an impressive £44 million through her own efforts.
Elsa’s commentary paints a rather bleak picture for Harry, suggesting that he may have burned every bridge between Montecito and Clarence House in exchange for a few nice dollar figures, ultimately reducing him to a comparatively poor cousin. The image of Harry weeping into his pillow while clutching his dwindling bank statements is hard to shake.
Let’s break down the numbers. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan signed a Netflix deal worth around $100 million. Sounds impressive, right? However, Elsa claims they have only banked approximately £16.8 million from that deal. To add to their woes, they reportedly receive about £3.5 million annually for the Archwell Foundation, but how much of that is actually making its way into their pockets? According to Elsa, the couple's total fortune may amount to only £14.6 million.
Meanwhile, their royal cousins are thriving, leaving Harry in the dust. For instance, Peter Phillips, Zara's brother, reportedly boasts a net worth exceeding £22.9 million. And let’s not forget Princess Beatrice. While her finances may be a bit murky, her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, appears to be doing quite well, with his property development companies transforming over 400,000 square feet of London real estate into a gross development value of approximately £1.3 billion.
While Peter and Zara worked hard for their wealth, Harry and Meghan seem to have pursued a different business model—litigation and leveraging their titles for fame and fortune. Have they ever considered getting actual jobs? Apparently not. Harry has relied on inherited wealth since his army days, and Meghan’s brief stint as a "briefcase girl" on *Deal or No Deal* and a minor role on *Suits* hardly amounted to a financial windfall.
Once a shining cache of multi-millions, Harry’s fortune now appears rather meager compared to that of his family. The couple’s extravagant spending habits, fueled by Meghan’s expensive tastes and expectations, are likely leaving their finances in tatters.
And what’s this about Harry wanting his royal protection back? Could it be that the costs are mounting? Let’s not forget the loyal fans of Meghan who insist that she brought a fortune to the marriage; however, that small role on *Suits* barely kept her afloat.
As Harry faces the harsh reality of being nearly broke compared to his royal relatives, one can only wonder what’s next for the former prince and his wife, whose expensive tastes and dwindling bank accounts might soon lead them to consider selling lemonade on the side to keep up with the Tindalls and the Phillipses.
