How ‘cash couple’ Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are racking up a fortune

They have been paying their own way since Megxit, but if their recent deals with the media are anything to go through, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are certainly not struggling to make ends meet, figures released by The Sun reveal.

The trailer for the couple’s new $ 53 million Spotify podcast was released this week with listeners calling it a “wake up word salad.”

And that comes after they struck a $ 198 million deal with Netflix, leading to a series of lucrative conference engagements.

The Duke and Duchess are predicted to have made nearly $ 407 million in their new lives, after allegedly generating a huge taxpayer bill in the UK.

Former British Liberal Democrat and Privy Councilmember Norman Baker said: “In the two years since their wedding until last March, when they came off the royal payroll, I estimate that Harry and Meghan cost the British taxpayer at least $ 78 million, probably more. “

“Now, from their California platform, they have embarked on a massive spree to enrich themselves, trading in their decaying royal status while it lasts.

Baker says their latest money generator will deposit them at least $ 53 million, 40 times what actress Amy Schumer earned for her 3 Girls, 1 Keith podcast. The pair are likely to earn more than Forbes’ highest-earning podcaster Joe Rogan, who made $ 39 million last year.

Spotify isn’t the first media giant the Sussexes have partnered with; The couple also signed a deal with Netflix to do their own shows in September.

That’s more than Hollywood star Will Smith did for the Netflix original Bright ($ 26 million) and Ryan Reynolds for 6 Underground ($ 35 million) combined.

But Harry and former Suits star Meghan denied speculation that they were filming a reality show.

They could also make millions just by speaking at events, having signed up with New York’s elite firm, the Harry Walker Agency.

There are suggestions that the couple could charge up to $ 1.3 million for a speech, but they have specific demands such as virtual speakers, such as exact up-front rate offers, and the right to dictate who moderates a discussion with them.

Despite severing financial ties to the royal family, Harry and Meghan insist their actions will uphold the queen’s values. But Meghan is said to have drawn the ire of the palace this week after enlisting Oprah’s help in promoting an investment in coffee.

You could earn even more from the instant latte startup if purchased by a food and beverage giant.

There are plenty of other ways the Sussexes can make money if their multi-million dollar media deals don’t work, from book deals worth at least $ 84 million to sponsored posts on Instagram, which could net them around $ 143 million.

According to influencer marketing agency Inzpire.me, the couple could earn $ 150,000 for just one sponsored post for their 10 million followers.

The move would see them follow in the footsteps of Instagram influencers Sam and Billie Faiers, Stacey Solomon and Jacqueline Jossa.