The decision of the Sussex’ to leave their royal duties and leave the UK to start a new life in America was doubted by many people. The couple sought to be ‘financially independent’ from the royal family and was adamant about leading their own lives.
Now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making a name for themselves in the US as they become more and more well known across the country.
The couple has also been extremely active when it comes to the charities and organizations they have been supporting. Meghan and Harry are also known to have been relentless in supporting the famous movement, ‘Black Lives Matter’.
People have been wondering as to how the couple will be able to finance their lifestyle after moving to a $14.7 million home in Santa Barbara, many people are thinking that the two will now be able to finance the way they are living.
But sources are claiming that the couple may be paid a seven-figure salary from Spotify.
The streaming giant, which is valued over $23 billion and has 120 million subscribers have seen the success of famous people having their own podcast.
Michelle Obama, former FLOTUS was one of the many people who signed a contract with Spotify and was paid a hefty sum. Now, Spotify wants the Sussex’ on their platform.
Seeing that both Michell Obama and Harry and Meghan being signed to the same talent agency, it is not impossible that the Sussex’ will son have their own podcast.
Spotify is said to give the Sussex’ a podcast where they can talk about their personal life and their life in the US.
Both Harry and Meghan are also working hard on becoming key speakers for many initiatives and organizations. They have been actively present in many virtual conferences, engaging a wide number of attendees.
The couple seems to have no problems when it comes to finding money as they will be paid a hefty sum for every key speaking engagement they do, they are also rumored to be pitching ideas to big Hollywood executives and will be active in documentary productions.
Recently, Meghan has been involved in the political initiative ‘When All Women Vote’, which she gathered heavy criticism as well as acclaimed. The initiative thanked Meghan for bringing in 300,000 women to register to vote.
Prince Harry on the other hand have various virtual engagements as well but has not supported Meghan on her political conferences out of respect for the Royal family.