Kensington Palace doesn't buy Meghan and Harry's latest: a huge amount of money

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left royalty behind in 2020 and, since then, they have been figures of interest in public opinion. Their departure from the royal family did not mean a withdrawal from the spotlight, but quite the opposite. Since they made the decision to move to California, they have been involved in media and business projects that spark everyone's interest.

Despite their desire to build an independent life, the royal family's name is still present in everything they do. Whether through their projects or the posts they constantly make on their social media. The Sussexes' relationship with the monarchy remains at the center of much criticism and speculation.

Legal setbacks and the break with royalty

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been at the center of controversy since their departure from the royal family. In a recent interview with the BBC, Harry dropped some bombs that reignited tensions with Buckingham. "I lost my appeal against the decision to remove my taxpayer-funded security," said the prince.

This setback was added to a long list of conflicts, such as his statements in his book Spare and the six-episode series Harry & Meghan on Netflix. Despite the criticism, the couple keep using their name and their connection to royalty to generate income, something that doesn't go unnoticed.

Meghan and her projects: an attempt at reinvention

While Harry deals with his new life, Meghan continues with her own projects. This year, Meghan launched the series With Love, Meghan, in which she introduced several Hollywood friends. In addition, her brand As Ever and her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder are moving forward, despite the setbacks.

However, the way she is building her career continues to generate controversy. According to former royal correspondent Charles Rae, "It's their connections to royalty that really irritate me and they're taking a lot of advantage of that." The criticism has not only been directed at the couple for their projects, but also for their attempts to capitalize on their royal past, something that seems endless.

Using royal titles: a contradiction?

Even though Harry and Meghan assured that they would not use their "His/Her Royal Highness" titles after separating from the royal family, they still use those ties on occasion. Recently, Meghan signed a personal note as "Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex," which caused more criticism about her lack of consistency. The couple have insisted that their private life should not interfere with their business efforts, but the criticism doesn't stop.

Royal expert Sarah Hewson pointed out that "I think it's in everyone's interest if she can succeed and make money with this." "Because we know they have a very expensive lifestyle, especially due to security costs." However, public perception of their actions remains negative.

Despite the Sussexes' efforts to reinvent themselves, the tie to Buckingham Palace remains a constant in their lives. Their ability to generate money using that connection seems to be the key to their strategy.