Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live pretty glamorous lives, from staying in million dollar
properties, to flying on private jets, to wearing the most expensive clothes money can
buy.
Join us as we take a look at Meghan and Harry's lavish lifestyle.
Some of Prince Harry's relatives are among the wealthiest royals in the world.
Even though Meghan and Harry decided to step down from their roles as senior royals and
become financially independent, their lives are anything but normal.
In fact, the couple is still massively wealthy.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Harry is worth an estimated $40 million, most of which
comes from the trust he inherited from Princess Diana.
Meanwhile, Meghan amassed a $5 million fortune from her days as an actress and influencer.
So, even though the queen has cut them off, Meghan and Harry still have cash in the bank.
Shortly before the birth of their first son, Archie, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved
from Kensington Palace to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.
But don't let the word "cottage" fool you, because the property is truly fit for royalty.
Located on the grounds of Frogmore House, Frogmore Cottage was built in 1801 at the
request of King George III's wife, Queen Charlotte.
According to BBC's HistoryExtra,
"[King George III], often referred [to] as 'Mad King George,' ruled Great Britain and
Ireland from 1760–1820 and suffered from an illness...that prompted episodes of eccentric
behavior."
As such, Frogmore Cottage was the perfect escape for the king and his family.
By the time Harry and Meghan moved into the royal estate, the home was something of a
fixer-upper, and underwent a renovation totaling millions before they moved in.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, royal fans were excited
for the next royal wedding.
People wondered how the American actress had convinced the once-infamous party boy to settle
down.
Unsurprisingly, Meghan and Harry's wedding became the social event of 2018, and it was
seriously swanky.
As noted by Town & Country, Meghan's wedding outfit featured a custom Givenchy dress and
shoes as well as Queen Mary's diamond tiara.
Following their ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Harry and Meghan took a
carriage ride through the streets in what looked like an actual fairy tale moment.
Then, Meghan changed into a slinky white Stella McCartney dress for the evening reception.
Unsurprisingly, the couple's wedding reportedly cost around $40 million.
In late 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced that they would be spending their
first Christmas as a family of three by themselves, instead of joining the queen at her Sandringham
estate as per royal tradition.
Instead, the couple spared no expense, and reportedly rented a $14 million mansion on
Canada's Vancouver Island.
According to the Daily Mail, the property boasts eight bedrooms and access to two beaches.
The main house features a two-story living room, fireplace, wine-tasting room, chef's
kitchen complete with a pizza oven, and a game room.
According to the Daily Mail, Harry and Meghan originally planned to have Christmas dinner
at a restaurant while visiting Canada, and their security team allegedly scouted out
a local high-end venue.
However, they ultimately decided not to go through with it, and spent the holiday at
a VIP resort, somehow upgrading their already lavish Canadian experience.
The Daily Mail also reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hired special caterers
for the occasion and ordered a spread that included vegetarian options.
And after their Christmas lunch, Harry and Meghan were spotted taking Archie for a walk.
While Meghan and Harry's holiday was much more laid-back than the royal celebration
hosted by the queen, it was still extremely luxe.
Sometimes official duties take members of the royal family overseas.
And even though they've since stepped down from their senior roles, Meghan and Harry
continue to live a jet setting lifestyle.
Harry and Meghan's third date was a week-long camping trip in Botswana, which was quite
an extravagant adventure for a couple who had only been on two dates.
"Only two dates, and then going, effectively on holiday together, in the middle of nowhere,
and sharing a tent together."
It's undeniable that jetting off to a foreign country on a third date is just not something
normal people do.
According to Town & Country, Prince Harry revealed,
"[We] camped out with each other under the stars."
Unfortunately, fans hoping for details about Meghan and Harry's honeymoon destination are
going to be disappointed.
Vogue reported that the location of the couple's honeymoon was kept tightly under wraps, and
we still don't know where they actually went.
But if the couple's third date is any indication, it was probably a very romantic trip.
Being a member of the royal family comes with some serious perks.
For Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, that includes being invited to special events of which we
could only dream.
In 2018, Meghan was invited to the British Fashion Awards where she presented the Designer
of the Year award in womenswear to the creative director of Givenchy.
For the evening, Markle wore a custom one-shoulder Givenchy gown that was every bit as luxurious
as the occasion.
And, outside of the fashion world, Meghan and Harry attend events others couldn't even
pay for if they wanted.
And in 2019, the couple attended the premiere of The Lion King in London, where they walked
the yellow carpet and met Beyoncé and Jay-Z, which must've been nothing short of magical.
"It means a helluva lot to us."
When Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, Queen Elizabeth II officially gave the couple the
titles the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
However, when Meghan and Harry announced their decision to step back as senior members of
the royal family, there was discussion as to whether the Sussexes would keep their royal
titles.
After the royal family ironed out the details of the couple's exit, Harry and Meghan's website
revealed,
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will retain their 'HRH' prefix, thereby formally remaining
known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer actively use their HRH titles as they will
no longer be working members of the family as of Spring 2020."
The couple was also required to stop using their Sussex Royal brand, and they are no
longer allowed to use the word "royal" in any future work they carry out.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were performing duties as senior members of the royal family,
their work was pretty much nonstop.
Between official engagements, charity events, royal tours, and special events, it's hard
to imagine how they balanced work with raising a newborn.
Luckily, they reportedly had help, which is a luxury many families around the world don't
have.
In January 2020, People reported that Meghan and Harry left their son Archie in the care
of Meghan's friend, Jessica Mulroney, when traveling to London.
Meanwhile, Entertainment Tonight revealed that they also enlisted the help of a London
agency to help them find a nanny.
According to Express, members of the royal family typically use nannies who graduate
from one particular college.
Although the couple didn't go with royal tradition on this occasion, their selectiveness in hiring
help for Archie proves they spared no expense.
Before Meghan Markle met Prince Harry, she worked as an actress in Hollywood where she
got to meet many fellow celebrities.
According to the Evening Standard, Meghan's inner-circle includes big stars like Serena
Williams, Abigail Spencer, and Priyanka Chopra.
Naturally, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding was a star-studded affair, and the
guest list included Idris Elba, Oprah, Amal and George Clooney, James Corden, Tom Hardy,
Elton John, and David and Victoria Beckham.
Basically, Meghan and Harry have a lot of famous friends who were more than happy to
step out for a royal wedding.
Meghan and Harry reportedly relocated to Los Angeles in March 2020, which will presumably
allow them to see their celebrity friends more often.
Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, also lives in the area, meaning that baby Archie will
have a lot more quality time with his grandmother.
Leaving England was a major decision, but living in California means that the Sussexes
have famous friends and family members nearby, which has got to be a good thing.
Meghan Markle was a so-called commoner when she married Prince Harry, but her groom had
spent his entire life living with all of the luxuries associated with being a member of
the British royal family.
While adults in the family seem to live very comfortably indeed, the royal children also
live insanely lavish lives.
Harry's childhood was spent in palaces or vacation homes, flying on private jets, and
attending expensive boarding schools, and it seems as though no expense was spared in
his upbringing.
Like his brother before him, Prince Harry attended Eton College.
The exclusive boarding school counts several other notable attendees among its list of
graduates, including Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, and even Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Business Insider reported that the annual tuition for students at Eton is $52,000 and
admission is based on a lengthy three-year application process.
However, as a member of the royal family, Harry probably got accepted right away.
To understand just how lavish Meghan Markle's life is, it's worth looking at her wardrobe.
Meghan's most notable outfits alone would bring the total cost of her apparel to nearly
$1 million.
According to Entertainment Tonight, Meghan's custom Givenchy wedding dress alone cost almost
half a million dollars.
Add another $150,000 for the Stella McCartney dress she wore to the evening reception and
it's not hard to see how the cost of her closet has added up to quite so much.
The cost of Meghan's wardrobe is enough to make anyone's jaw drop, but the duchess' smart
style has helped earn her even more recognition.
For instance, she won People's Best Dressed Star in 2018, and she collaborated with charity
Smart Works in 2019 to create a collection of workwear for women.
In a statement launching the collection, Meghan said,
"I am excited to celebrate the launch of another initiative of women supporting women, and
communities working together for the greater good.
When you buy any item in the Smart Set Capsule Collection...the same item will be given to
a Smart Works client, and with it, the confidence and support she needs to enter the workforce
and take an important step in building a career."
Of Meghan's style, actress Abigail Spencer told Vanity Fair,
"She’s got warm elegance, though her style is hard to pin down.
It's classy and timeless."
"It's still that California girl relaxed, I like to look polished and put together."
And it seems that looking so elegant comes at a cost.
Arguably, flying in a private jet is the pinnacle of luxury.
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's use of private jets has often come under intense
scrutiny, flying in a private aircraft is just further evidence of the couple's enviable
lifestyle.
According to Town & Country, in August 2019, the royal couple flew in Elton John's private
plane to the singer's home in France for a family vacation.
Of the couple's trip, John wrote on Twitter,
"To support Prince Harry’s commitment to the environment, we ensured their flight was
carbon neutral, by making the appropriate contribution to Carbon Footprint."
According to Town & Country, the tradition of giving birth in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's
hospital in London began with Princess Anne, and was continued by both Princess Diana and
Kate Middleton.
However, in keeping with their status as royal rule-breakers, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
opted not to welcome their baby with a photo opportunity on the steps of the Lindo Wing
straight after their child's birth.
Instead, details of the couple's birth plans were kept under wraps, and Meghan's chosen
hospital was widely speculated right up until baby Archie arrived.
After multiple rumors, Meghan gave birth at London's Portland Hospital, which was later
confirmed by baby Archie's birth certificate.
The Daily Mail reported that the upscale hospital's childbirth packages can cost nearly $25,000.
The hospital rooms reportedly include four-poster cribs and luxury toiletries.
And when it comes to hospital food, new parents are reportedly offered 24-hour room service,
as well as a lavish spread of offerings including champagne and lobster upon the arrival of
their newborn.
Considering the fact that Meghan and Harry have such a luxurious lifestyle as literal
royalty, it's hardly surprising that they chose such a fancy hospital for the birth
of their first child.
If only every maternity ward offered a champagne service.
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