People frequently stay in unhappy marriages for the sake of their children, and many believe Harry would never walk away from his kids. This leaves him anchored in California, largely isolated, and spending most of his time with Meghan and his security team rather than close friends.
In the midst of this, breaking reports suggest Harry and Meghan have been dropped from yet another opportunity, fueling concerns about their unstable finances. Their dependable revenue streams—Netflix, Spotify, speaking engagements—have dwindled. Netflix continues to delay projects, and previous deals that once secured their lifestyle are now gone. Their household expenses, including the mortgage, security, and travel, reach into the millions, and without major income, the financial picture is worsening.
Journalist Paula Froelich recently published a major exposé claiming Harry and Meghan’s last significant deal— their book contract with Penguin Random House—has effectively collapsed. She reports that the couple has been repeatedly contacting the publisher asking for more money, despite the fact that Harry’s memoir Spare, though a bestseller, never earned enough to cover the publisher’s massive production and marketing investment. Despite selling over six million copies, the book will never generate royalties because Penguin Random House already overpaid.
According to publishing insiders, the Sussex team is calling almost weekly demanding additional funds, under the mistaken belief that royalties should already be flowing. Executives reportedly say that Harry fundamentally misunderstands money, believing it is endless—when in reality, their finances are tightening fast.
Meghan has also pitched two book ideas—a leadership/philanthropy book and a divorce-themed project—both of which were rejected. Representatives for the couple deny any divorce-related proposal. Even so, the insider claims Penguin Random House is finished with them entirely, feeling financially burned and unwilling to take another risk. The publisher has no interest in future books from either Harry or Meghan.
Complicating matters further, Harry refused to add new content for the paperback edition of Spare, which is typically essential for boosting sales. He did no promotional interviews either, making it almost impossible for the publisher to recoup costs. There was also tension between Harry and his ghostwriter after the book’s release, especially as Harry faced backlash from the royal family and looked for someone to blame.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s earlier children's book performed poorly, selling almost none. Critics argue the couple consistently waters down ideas, fails to deliver, and has developed a reputation in Hollywood as difficult to work with—one reason Spotify’s Bill Simmons labeled them “grifters.”
Now the question becomes: what new material do they have left? They have retold their “royal victim” narrative across multiple platforms, and there is little left to say. Even the paperback edition of Spare—usually an opportunity for new insights—offered nothing new.
This leads to the brewing controversy around Meghan’s rumored “divorce book.” Reports of her planning such a project were initially dismissed as far-fetched—until outlets like Vanity Fair picked it up. If Meghan moves forward with the book while still married, she would be forced to portray Harry positively. But the alleged long-term strategy was for this book to be released after a divorce, allowing her to criticize both the monarchy and Harry freely.
If she publishes too early, anything positive she writes about Harry could later be used against her in a divorce case. His legal team would simply point to her own words as evidence that her complaints contradict her published narrative.
Adding to the tension, previous interviews—such as her “threat” in The Cut magazine—hinted at Meghan having material for a tell-all memo or diary. But releasing any of it while the marriage continues would be strategically damaging.
Recent reporting from outlets like The Wall Street Journal has revived the speculation, suggesting that financial pressure may force Meghan to accelerate her plans, even if the timing is risky.
