THEAnd rumors from Montecito are increasingly insistent: not everything is roses and flowers between Harry and Meghan. Since they “separated” professionally – with the prince concentrated on Invictus Games and its beneficial causes, while the Duchess is completely absorbed by the brand AS EVER – It seems that the Sussex, super stressed and undecided about what to do, now lead separate lives. Voices that have not escaped a Netflix and to its managers, who, on the eve of the signature of the renewal of the contract, would have imposed by surprise a clause: in case of divorce, They want the exclusive (separate) interviews of both.
Harry and Meghan took off by Netflix
On the negotiation table there would be 153 million dollars for a contract that has been going on for five years and which, if renewed, will have a duration not yet specified. One thing is certain, however: according to what is revealed by Meghan and Harry: Where Did All the Money Go? (Meghan and Harry: Where did all the money end?) – A recent documentary from the English broadcaster Channel 5 – In reality, the Sussex desperately need those million.
The successive susses depend on Netflix
The situation appears to be very different from the first months of 2020, to the announcement of the Megxitwhen Harry and Meghan were courted by the international media, eager to secure an exclusive on the behind the scenes of the historic Royal split. Today, however, the Sussex do not enjoy the same popularity. Flop after flop, and light years away from life to court – real attraction point – have lost various contracts, first of all the one with Spotify. And now he also risks jumping that of Netflix, after His producers said they are disappointed by the performance and data of the views recorded by the recent series signed by the Duke and Duchess.
Harry and Meghan in Montecito in a Netflix series “With Love, Meghan” series, January 2025 (IPA)
Also Archie and Lilibet on the negotiation table
In addition, it seems that Netflix He does not want to be satisfied with the revelations of a possible post divorce of the couple. The new mega contract would also include another clause that will certainly not be liked by the Sussex: when Harry and Meghan will decide to officially present to the world, perhaps with a return to court in London, Their two children (who for now always and only appear from behind in the photos and videos posted by Meghan), must be the American streaming giant to take care of it first.
The Sussex with their children Archie and Lilibet in their garden in Montecito, January 2022
Will Harry and Meghan accept the conditions?
The Sussex are now in a delicate, as well as embarrassing situation. Accepting The terms imposed by Netflix, Not only would they understand that a divorce could be possible, but they would give up the media control of the children. What will they do? According to the Royal Watcher That follow them more closely, the dukes have no chosen: in the Sussex coffers, the money is about to end.
The accounts in your pocket to the Sussex
English journalists Channel 5 They examined in detail the couple’s finances. And they came to a conclusion: at the announcement of the Megxitin 2020, Harry and Meghan hurt the accounts. In particular, the decision to have gone to live in Montecito, one of the most expensive areas of California weighs. Result: for the first time in his life, the prince finds himself having to personally think about a monthly budget.
All costs of the villa of Montecito
With its 8 acres of land located in a neighborhood that also includes her friend Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow and other Hollywood stars, the breathtaking view of the Californian mountains and a comfortable dépendance at the bottom of the garden for Mamma Doria, the luxurious villa cost about 15 million dollars. But at the time of purchase, Harry and Meghan did not all have available to be able to face the shopping and don’t think about it anymore. Forced to make a mortgage of 9.5 millionnow they have to take on the weight of installments that amount to about 100 thousand dollars per month.
Prince Harry forced to pull the belt
Savory bills and residence taxes are added to the conspicuous expenses for the large staff. Contrary to what the Sussex want to make the villa in Montecito believe it takes a large number of Nanny, gardeners, chaffeur and personal assistants. Not to mention security expenses: a cost of about $ 3 million a year, in body guards and very sophisticated technologies, completely underestimated by Harry. It is clear that, at the beginning of the Megxit, The prince had not taken into account the inevitable repercussions caused by the sudden loss of the appeal and the Royal funds.
But what happened to the money from the Queen Mother?
Last year, at the age of 40, Harry finally came into possession of his part of the inheritance (higher than that of William, who on the other hand will become King) left by the mother queenthe beloved great -grandmother, to all its grandchildren and bisnipotes. However, all 8.5 million dollars would have already been sucked into the “Empire” of Montecito. Just as it fears it also happened to the tens of millions inherited from Diana. The Sussex, the experts say, cannot save and live above their own possibilities. But how long can it last?
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