The Sussex’s venture outside of the Royal family was heavily criticized by the UK government, as well as that of the British citizens. The couple’s reason for leaving the royal family last January 2020 cause a big headache for the royal family. Harry and Meghan cited that they wish to be ‘Financially Independent’ was one of their reason for their exit.
News has just come out that the couple has finally paid their debt to the UK taxpayers after they splurge over $3 million on the renovation of Frogmore Cottage.
The couple was gifted with the house by the Queen upon their wedding. According to many palace insiders, Meghan was not pleased by the size of the house they were given, compared to that of the Cambridge’s, the Sussex’s counterpart, who are living in the enormous Kensington Palace.
To make it more at home both Meghan and Harry decided to refurbish the cottage, the cost of the refurbishments reached up to $3 million. UK citizens where left aghast at the high cost.
The money used to refurbish Frogmore Cottage came from the British Taxpayers, and after residing in Frogmore for 8 months, Harry and Meghan made announcement they were stepping down from their royal duties.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex is currently based in California, living in a $14.7 million estate, which was rumored to have been financed by Harry’s father, Prince Charles.
When news broke that the couple signed a $150 million deal with Netflix, people called out the couple for being finicky about paying the costs for renovating Frogmore cottage.
It was believed that during the Sandringham Summit, the couple made a deal with the royal family to pay their debt for the refurbishments at $24000 a month for the next 11 years.
But due to their recent deal with Netflix, the couple’s office has released a statement that the Sussex’s have fully paid their debt.
Prince Charles, who was said to have been financing the couple’s new life in California is now rumored to be free of the burden. The Duchy of Cornwall, Prince Charle’s personal money is said to be the source of the finances given to the couple.
Harry and Meghan’s decision to sign with Netflix gave them the opportunity to be financially free from the royal family. They are also rumored to be in talks with Spotify for an exclusive deal.
The Sussex’s are slowly building their own brand as they start a new life in America.