Interestingly, though, there might be another significant project in the works.

Four-year book deal

In January, a senior industry source told the Express that Penguin Random House has been left stunned by the success of Harry’s book – and that “the heat is on” to encourage Meghan Markle to write one as well.

Harry and Meghan’s four-book deal with the publisher was said to include an eye-watering $20 million advance. Global royalties for Harry’s book, meanwhile, might be more than $120 million. The industry source said that the figures have “taken everyone by surprise.”

“Nobody expected sales figures like the ones we are seeing,” the source told the news outlet.

“Harry could easily overtake the combined book sales of the Obamas, the company’s current joint best-selling authors. That’s why the heat is on to get Meghan’s version of events – both with the Royal Family and her own family members in America – out there in print as soon as possible, ideally early next year to pick-up sales when demand for Spare slows down.”

While the Sussexes are said to be working on a leadership book currently, it might be time for Meghan to start thinking about focusing on a memoir herself, the source added.

Such a book would undoubtedly become Penguin Random House’s top priority.

“Having seen Harry’s sales, they’re convinced Meghan’s story in her own words can sell even more, especially in the US,” the industry insider claimed.

How rich are Harry and Meghan?

Whether or not Meghan will write a memoir remains to be seen. But royal commentator Andre Phillips opines that she probably will, comparing her and Harry to former President Barack Obama and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if she came out with a book herself,” Phillips said.

“I really feel like they’re trying to follow up the Obamas in a way because Barack had a book, now Michelle has a book. So, I think she’s going to definitely come out with her bombshell tell-all.”

When Harry and Meghan split from the Royal Family in 2020, they gave away their royal titles, as well as their right to financial aid. In the Oprah interview, Harry said that his family “literally cut me off financially,” adding that the deals they struck with Netflix and Spotify were never a part of the plan. The Duke said he was left with no choice as he had to “afford security” for their family.

Meanwhile, he and William shared the reported $14 million fortune their mother, Princess Diana, left them.

“But I’ve got what my mum left me and without that we wouldn’t have been able to do this,” Harry told Oprah.

For the Spotify deal, Meghan and Harry reportedly got $18 million. According to an industry expert speaking to Newsweek, the deal itself might be worth $35 million.

Royal expert claims Meghan is “money-obsessed.”

In September 2020, the couple secured a five-year $100 million production deal with Netflix. Harry has, as mentioned, also earned plenty from his book. But of course, he’s not the only one in the relationship making money.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Meghan Markle has a net worth of around $60 million.

When looking at the numbers alone, it might seem as though Harry and Meghan have very little to worry about. Their two children are growing up, and the couple has a mansion in Montecito, California, far away from the British paparazzi and tabloids.

But are things as tranquil as one might expect? Well, according to author and royal expert Tom Bower, that’s not exactly the case.

Bower – the author of Reveengee: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors – claims that Meghan is “money-obsessed.” He adds that she wants a lavish lifestyle, including luxury cars and “private jets on command.”

Meghan wants private jets “on command”

According to Bower, Meghan thought she would marry into that sort of lifestyle. However, the Duchess and her husband now have to “scrounge” around for money to afford the luxurious lifestyle they desire.

“Her great surprise and disappointment were that Prince Harry had very little money,” Bower told the Express. “She had imagined he would be worth hundreds of millions, if not billions, and she is having to make up for it now.”

He added: “She wants to ride in the big Cadillacs, the private jets on command. At the moment, she needs to scrounge for those sorts of things.”

Royal commentator Daniela Elser also wrote on the subject in New Zealand Herald, agreeing with Bower.

“Does anyone think [Spotify] might have paid out the full $33 million their contract is said to be worth just for Meghan’s lackluster Archetypes? (It might have debuted with much fanfare, but later episodes failed to set the podcasting charts on fire),” she wrote.

“The issue is not only how much they are making but how tiddly that sum is in contrast with what their new best friends are all raking in,” Elser added.

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