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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Hollywood millions: how the former royals are raking in cash thanks to Disney, Spotify, Netflix and … Oprah Winfrey?
STORYLeah Simpson
- The former Suits actress provided the voice-over to Disney’s Elephant documentary and endorses the oat milk latte brand Clevr Blends also loved by Oprah Winfrey
- Harry was spotted talking with Disney CEO Bob Iger while his wife hobnobbed with Beyoncé and Jay-Z at The Lion King premiere
They stepped back from royal duties a year ago and were even told to pay back taxpayers’ money for renovations at their Frogmore Cottage after they left the UK for the US. But with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex vowing to go it alone financially, just how are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry making their money?
Public speaking
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The couple has been rather low-key about where they’ll be popping up to speak, but last February they spoke about mental health at a JP Morgan event in Miami, Florida. The New York Times has reported that they have a contract with Harry Walker Agency for speaking engagements, with per-speech fees estimated at US$1 million.
Disney documentaries and films
When Prince Harry was caught having a word with Disney CEO Bob Iger in July 2019, it initially appeared that he might be trying to score a gig while she chatted to Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the Lion King premiere. It later emerged that Markle had already been picked as the voice of Disney’s Elephants documentary. A source told Hello! that the role came not as a result of having friends (or a husband) in high places – instead, she had been approached earlier in the summer and ended up doing the recording that autumn.
So while her role in dramas such as Suits may be over, Markle may still have a bright future in TV and films.