The tension between Meghan Markle and the royal family has reportedly intensified following Prince Harry’s recent courtroom loss in his legal battle over security arrangements in the UK.
The Duke of Sussex, who had hoped to regain access to publicly funded police protection when visiting Britain, is now facing a staggering $2 million legal bill after losing the case.
According to insiders, Markle holds the royal family partially responsible for the outcome and is considering a bold response. Though warned it could permanently damage what remains of their connection to the royals, she is said to be preparing “revenge.”
Meghan Blames Royals for Financial Strain
Sources close to the couple claim Meghan is furious, believing that the royals “essentially turned her and Harry into paupers.” Without taxpayer-funded security, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex—and their children Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 3—must rely on private protection whenever they travel to the UK.
“Meghan didn’t want Harry to pursue an appeal because if he lost, he’d be responsible for both sides’ legal fees,” a source told Radar Online. “But there was no talking him out of it. He was determined to make a point and truly believed the court would side with him.”
Harry Left ‘Infuriated’ by Legal Outcome
The court ruling has reportedly left Harry both shocked and angry. According to insiders, he went into the legal battle expecting a “fair” and “balanced decision,” only to walk away feeling the process was biased and ultimately pointless.
“The $2 million bill is now creating intense financial pressure for both Harry and Meghan,” the source continued. “They already operate on a tight budget and don’t have millions just sitting in the bank. Covering the costs will require dipping into investments, which could result in further financial penalties.”
Markle May Turn to Memoir as Costs Mount
Amid the growing strain, Meghan is reportedly reconsidering an idea she had put off for years: releasing her own explosive memoir. With the legal fees stacking up, a tell-all book could be her most viable option to generate a large payout.
“It’s something that’s been dangled in front of her since they moved to California,” a source said. “She kept delaying it, but now she may not have any other option.”
Prince Harry, in his 2023 memoir Spare, touched on his own family conflicts and acknowledged that “some members of my family will never forgive me for writing the book, for lots of things.” Meghan’s potential memoir could take things even further.
The source explained, “Someone has to pay the legal bill, the mortgage, living expenses, and their full-time security team in Montecito. Publishing her story could now seem like the most logical—and lucrative—move.”
Growing Divide Between Sussexes and Royal Family
The insider concluded with a warning: “It’s easy to imagine that putting out her own version of events is starting to look very appealing to Meghan. But Harry needs to understand that if she goes through with it, she’s building a wall between him and his family that he might never be able to climb over.”
As legal woes deepen and royal tensions escalate, it seems the Sussexes are once again at a turning point—one that could leave lasting consequences on both sides of the Atlantic.