Buffoonish Royals
Now, a source tells the Daily Mail that the Prince of Wales, 71, has “agreed to pay a private contribution” to his youngest son and his wife after they up and left Vancouver, Canada, last month.
The insider claimed that while it hasn’t been communicated exactly what Prince Charles’ payment is allocated for, it is “believed” to cover half of Markle and Harry’s security.
The outlet claimed Markle and Harry’s protection could cost up to £4 million in total per year, which translates to nearly $5 million.
It would be a big cushion of support for Markle and Harry, considering the Duke’s father “does not have an infinite amount of money,” said the source, adding that the income he receives from the Duchy of Cornwall is “around” $26 million annually.
While Prince Charles may call it a ‘private contribution’ where is that money REALLY coming from?
Well, British taxpayers of course!
Prince Charles is the Duke of Cornwall, and thus he controls the property empire of the Duchy of Cornwall. What does that mean? That everyone who lives in the Duchy of Cornwall must pay the Prince for the privilege of living on his land under British law.
According to The Chicago Tribune, “Prince Charles, the heir to Britain’s throne, who has quietly turned an inheritance of rundown farmland into a billion-pound real estate conglomerate.”
So what happened to the couple’s plans for financial independence? I suppose those flew right out the window when it was time to pay the piper.
Meghan And Harry Want To Be “Financially Independent”
Meghan and Harry made it clear they wanted to become “financially” independent when they made their announcement in January.