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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the U.K. appears to be their attempt to mend their strained relationship with the royal family. While he is still far from rebuilding bridges, insiders claim he has another reason that is keeping him awake at night: his family’s finances. The Duke of Sussex is reportedly worried about his royal inheritance.

The Sussexes moved back to the U.K. after more than six years of Megxit. During their time away from their homeland, the couple made bombshell revelations about their lives in the palace. It effectively strained their relationship with the royal family. Moreover, their outburst also helped Prince William have more influence on King Charles.

According to Closer, an insider claimed that Harry genuinely wishes to reconcile with his father. He is not money-minded when it comes to repairing his bond with the monarch. However, he is also a family man and has to think about money to protect their future. 

While the Duke already had a meeting with his father, his bond with William is far from being brotherly. Therefore, the insider claimed, “He’s convinced William would not care less if he and Meghan miss out financially. And the way Charles has been praising William lately has him deeply worried that his brother is the only one his father really listens to when it comes to these big future decisions.” 

Reportedly, Charles does not intend to change his estate and leave out Harry financially. However, the insider claimed that the uncertainty is adding pressure to the father of two. The Sussexes do not lead a normal life. Their extravagant lifestyle is expensive. 

From their private security, which costs upto $6.7 million, to their pricey mansions in California and Portugal, they have a lot on their plate. Moreover, the couple is also looking for a $16 million property in the Cotswolds. 

“It feels incredibly unfair to Harry that the rest of the royal family are so comfortably off and secure in terms of their financial future,” the insider insisted. They added, “They have enormous expenses, and there’s always pressure to keep bringing money in.” The source claimed that the Duke is grateful for everything he is blessed with. However, “that doesn’t take away the fact that he is feeling huge pressure right now financially.”

The Duke is reportedly upset about where he stands in his father’s life. Despite his move to the U.K., Charles did not become accessible to him. “Often, when Harry has tried to arrange a meeting, he’s been put off. Things are at a real standstill right now. The more time that passes, the more influence William’s getting over every aspect of their father’s life, or at least that is what Harry fears,” the insider reported.

According to the Sunday Times, the holiday season is also not bringing the royals and the estranged Prince together. An insider claimed that the Sussexes will do everything that Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, will ask them to do. She is expected to fly to the U.K. to spend Christmas with her daughter’s family. 

Moreover, the source said that the Sussexes are not waiting for a royal invitation for the holiday. They reportedly understand that their presence will make things more awkward.

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