Duke’s failed security case in UK puts financial strain on Sussexes
Prince Harry’s decision to pursue a legal appeal over his UK security
arrangements has reportedly resulted in a significant financial setback — one
his wife Meghan Markle allegedly tried to prevent.
While Meghan publicly supported Harry’s fight to regain the right to fund
police protection for his family, sources claim she had privately urged him to
drop the case. Citing Globe Magazine, insiders revealed Meghan feared the
financial consequences from the outset.
“She didn’t want Harry to pursue an appeal because if he lost, he would be
required to cover legal costs for both sides,” a source said. “But there was
no talking him out of it.”
Earlier this month, the Court of Appeal ruled against the Duke, leaving him
with a reported legal bill of nearly $2 million. The setback has reportedly
intensified pressure on the couple, who are believed to be managing a tight
budget post-royal life.
“This $2 million bill puts a huge amount of pressure on Meghan as well as
Harry to make up for the revenue loss,” the insider explained. “They don’t
have a spare couple of million just sitting in the bank.”
Harry, said to be “gutted” by the outcome, expressed his frustration in a BBC
interview following the verdict. The Duke argued his security risk remains
high due to his royal status, even after stepping back from official duties in
2020.
“I was born into this position. I was born into those risks. And they’ve only
increased over time,” he said. “I can’t see a world in which I would be
bringing my wife and children back to the UK.”
