<p id=”par-1_54″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/meghan-markle/?swcfpc=1″>Meghan Markle’s</a> wealth is the product of a multifaceted career that spans acting, brand partnerships, and her high-profile role within — and beyond — the British royal family. Before marrying <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/prince-harry/?swcfpc=1″>Prince Harry</a>, Meghan earned a steady income from her acting work, most notably starring as <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/meghan-markle-acting-career-every-role-where-watch.html/?swcfpc=1″>Rachel Zane on the hit legal drama <em>Suits</em></a>. </p>
<p id=”par-2_54″>Since stepping back from royal duties, the Duchess of Sussex and Harry have forged a new financial path, securing multimillion-dollar deals with Netflix, Spotify, and various publishing ventures. Despite this, Meghan admitted that it’s easy to fall into a “scarcity mindset” to feel like she doesn’t have enough money. Here’s what she shared. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-meghan-markle-admitted-that-it-s-easy-to-have-a-scarcity-mindset-when-it-comes-to-money”>Meghan Markle admitted that it’s easy to have a ‘scarcity mindset’ when it comes to money</h2>
<p id=”par-3_88″>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from their duties with the royal family in 2020 after tying the knot in 2018. But they’ve kept themselves busy in the public eye. In early 2025, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, relaunched <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/meghan-markle-seemingly-admits-as-ever-jams-werent-successful-as-she-had-hoped.html/”>her lifestyle brand, As Ever</a>, previously known as American Riviera Orchard, focusing on artisanal food products and home goods. The brand’s initial offerings, including strawberry jam and herbal teas, sold out rapidly, signaling strong consumer interest. However, subsequent restocks have been delayed, with new products expected in 2026. </p>
<p id=”par-4_51″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/meghan-markle-podcast-guide-archetypes-episodes.html/?swcfpc=1″>Meghan also launched a podcast</a> titled <em><a href=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-female-founder-with-meghan/id1803670198″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Confessions of a Female Founder</a></em>. The series features candid conversations with female entrepreneurs, sharing insights into the challenges and triumphs of building businesses. In a conversation with Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx, Meghan discussed having a “scarcity mindset” when finding success in her ventures. </p>
<p id=”par-5_76″>“As you’re talking about, even for a lot of people, not being able to buy into the hope or the promise of something more for themselves and financial freedom,” Meghan notes. “I think so many women especially are taught to not even talk about money. And there’s lots of guilt mentality surrounding having a lot. And, at the same time, there’s a scarcity mindset that it’s easy to attach to of, like, ‘I’ll never have enough.’”</p>
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<p id=”par-6_45″>While the media reports that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a combined net worth of around $60 million, royal family followers doubt this number. Some fans on <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/comments/1kxp944/meghan_markle_admits_she_feels_guilty_for_having/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Reddit</a> believe Harry and Meghan are “in debt up to their eyeballs” with their various ventures. </p>
<p id=”par-7_38″>“Except that she doesn’t have a lot of money, her husband does,” one fan wrote. “At least for now. And most likely banks represent the rest of her ‘wealth,’ which consists of loans she will probably default on.”</p>
<p id=”par-8_49″>“Harry doesn’t really have that much money to begin with,” another fan commented. “That house was half his reported wealth, and unless their contacts were extremely front-loaded, they didn’t make a ton of money from those. I wouldn’t be shocked if they are in debt up to their eyeballs.”</p>
<p id=”par-9_18″>Another fan commented on how Harry and Meghan’s Montecito home has to be costing them a fortune. </p>
<p id=”par-10_59″>“That house is easily running them a million a year. Easily,” the fan wrote. “Plus, the house is unsellable even without the mudslide issue. The number of people who can afford a $20 million Tuscan-style mansion with people who want a $20 million Tuscan-style mansion is small. There is a reason that mansion sat on the market for years.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-a-royal-expert-said-the-duchess-of-sussex-and-prince-harry-know-their-money-is-disappearing”>A royal expert said the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry know their ‘money is disappearing’</h2>
<p id=”par-11_51″>Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face money troubles soon? Royal expert and author Tom Quinn told <a href=”https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-aware-32525914″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>The Mirror</a> in April 2024 that the couple poured their finances into a beautiful home, private travel, and other luxuries. While they have brand deals and make money, it might “disappear” if they’re not careful.</p>
<p id=”par-12_39″>“Harry and Megan certainly have enough money for now to carry on with their royal lifestyle in America, but the launch of the new brand suggests that they are aware that the money is disappearing fast,” Quinn noted. </p>
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