Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Biographer: Harry, Meghan Left Royal Life for Money, Ambition
Once upon a time, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to stop being full-time royals.
A new book says they left not just for privacy, but because they wanted to make their own money and do their own thing.
They wanted to be able to build their own brand and make their own rules.
They even tried to find a way to do some royal stuff and their own thing, but the Queen said they had to choose.
Now, they're doing just that, creating content and launching businesses.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from royal duties in 2020 is re-examined.
A royal biographer suggests the couple left to build their brand and generate wealth.
Meghan Markle's ambition to earn money independently was a key factor.
The couple's initial proposal for a hybrid royal role was rejected.
Post-royal ventures include a Netflix deal and the launch of a lifestyle brand.
- Who
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and royal biographer Valentine Low.
- What
- A re-examination of why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left royal life.
- When
- The couple left royal life in 2020.
- Where
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to California.
- Why
- According to a biographer, it was for financial freedom and personal ambition.
Traditional Royal View
Sussex's View
Royal Role vs. Independence
Traditional Royal View
Maintaining neutrality and decorum is paramount for the Crown.
Sussex's View
The couple wanted freedom from the rigid royal protocols to pursue financial gain and personal ambitions.
- Event
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from royal duties
- Year
- 2020
- Biographer
- Valentine Low
- Content Deal
- $100 million Netflix deal
- Markle's Ventures
- Lifestyle brand and podcast