Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are currently on an unofficial royal tour of Australia! As in, the trip is essentially functioning like an official royal tour, even though they are no longer working royals. And one major difference? Harry and Meghan are allegedly making money through some of these events. How much, you ask? According to Ted Jenkin, managing partner of Exit Wealth Advisors, literal millions.
Jenkin spoke to Page Six and revealed that “Meghan and Harry could make money from audience aggregation, premium access, brand leverage. All totaled, this tour could fetch $10 million or more for Meghan and Harry. Anytime these two get in the public eye, it usually follows with a flowing cash register.”
This weekend, Meghan is taking part in a Her Best Life retreat, where tickets are $2,699 per person (though if you want a picture with Meghan, that’ll cost you extra at $3,199 per person).
To be clear, Meghan and Harry’s trip isn’t just about making money! They’ve also made stops at the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, McAuley Community Services for Women, the Movember HQ, and an Invictus Australia reception. And they have plans to attend a Scar Tree Walk and a mental health event. Basically, it’s a full calendar!
There’s been some judgment floating around about Meghan and Harry getting paid for parts of their trip, but reminder: The Sussexes stopped getting money from The Firm when they stepped away from royal duties and moved to America. In other words, they have to earn income just like anyone else!
