Despite the couple expressing their intent to step down, it’s not set in stone.
These are all the things Harry and Meghan won’t be able to do if they step down.
All the while, the couple shared they have plans to “work to become financially independent.”
According to the couple, they’ve been prohibited from earning a professional income.
As such, they “prefer to release” their “financial tie” to the Sovereign Grant.
Harry and Meghan do stand to lose much more, though.
A huge percentage of Charles' income and thus his children’s incomes reportedly come from that estate.
And, if they can’t access those funds, they stand to losemuchmore than “chicken feed.”
If Harry and Meghan are unable to work, they do have money to fall back on.
Prince Harry is thought to have inherited $10 million after his motherPrincess Diana’s death, according toForbes.
Meghan herself has a reported net worth of$5 million.
Prior to moving in, the home underwent significant (read:expensive) renovations.
The refurbishment was funded by the Sovereign Grant,SussexRoyal.comexplains.
So, what happens now?
According to Harry and Meghan, the cottage remains the queen’s property.
However, Harry and Meghan plan to stay.
This may be their desire, but it’s not up to them.
Royal Household sources revealed toThe TelegraphthatQueen Elizabethmay rescind her permission or may begin charging Harry and Meghan rent.
It wouldn’t be the first time the queen has demanded rent be paid.
As non-working royals,Princesses Beatrice and Eugeniewereexpected to payfor their apartment at St James’s Palace.
“We are in unprecedented waters,” royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams toldUSA Today.
“It is extraordinary.
What the hell is going on?
What do they want to do?”
We do know thatHarry and Meghan plan to split their timebetween the U.K. and North America.
That automatically means they won’t be able to perform nearly as many royal engagements.
However, Harry and Meghan did make clear how they plan to handle theirmedia relations.
These aren’t just simply titles, though.
AsThe Telegraphexplained, the HRH designation comes with certain obligations when it comes to royal duties.
It wouldn’t be farfetched for this royal couple to be stripped of their HRH titles.
