The Sussexes have managed to maintain their opulent lifestyle despite taking a break from their royal duties and moving to sunny California. Among their ventures, Harry and Meghan secured a five-year, $100 million production agreement with Netflix, which led to the release of their documentary, in addition to securing deals with Spotify. Harry’s highly anticipated memoir, Spare, sold an impressive 1.4 million copies on its first day across the UK, United States, and Canada. The book is expected to be the best-selling book of 2023 and has been translated into 16 languages worldwide. Larry Finlay, managing director of Transworld Penguin Random House, remarked, ‘We always knew this book would fly, but it is exceeding even our most bullish expectations.’ After being financially cut off upon leaving the royal family, Harry and Meghan have had to find ways to generate income to support their lavish lifestyle. They are doing well, as evidenced by their recent deals and Princess Diana’s $14 million inheritance. Meghan’s estimated net worth is $60 million. Subsequently, the media group operated by Harry and Meghan, Archewell Audio, and Spotify announced the mutual termination of their multi-million dollar contract, reportedly due to Spotify’s expectations for more content from Archewell Studios. On the other hand, Harry and Meghan expressed their dissatisfaction with the idea of providing Spotify with exclusive distribution. “Producing programming that uplifts and entertains audiences around the world” and “spotlighting diverse perspectives and voices” are two of Archewell Audio’s goals. Furthermore, they aim to foster ‘community through shared experience, narratives, and values.’ Bill Simmons, the founder of Spotify who later sold the company for approximately $200 million and currently serves as the head of podcast innovation and monetization, referred to the Sussexes as ‘grifters,’ stating, ‘I wish I had been involved in theDespite the unsuccessful agreement, Harry and Meghan have discovered methods to support their lifestyle. Royal commentator Jane Barr noted in her From Berkshire to Buckingham newsletter, as reported by the NY Post, that Meghan would not have been content with the relatively quiet or genuinely independent lives led by William and Harry’s cousins. Meghan wanted to use her HRH title to become a well-known figure worldwide that was independent of royal influence. In a recent promotional video, Meghan was seen preparing food in an elegant mansion and introducing the opulent American Riviera Orchard brand. 50 of the Duchess’s closest friends, many of whom are celebrities, received the inaugural product, a lemon-filled gift basket with fresh fruit jam. According to her PR expert Mayah Riaz, Meghan could potentially earn seven figures within the first month of the brand’s launch. The fact that only 50 people have received the jams indicates that they will be one-of-a-kind items made in a limited number of copies. Based on the current trends for celebrity brands, Riaz told the Mirror that a single jar of jam could sell for three figures. Riaz also said that American Riviera Orchard could make seven figures for Meghan in a year, and that by the end of the next year, it could be more than seven figures. The product range will include oils, home fragrances, kitchen utensils, and homeware. The significant popularity of Meghan underscores the rapid expansion of the brand’s Instagram following, which gained hundreds of thousands of followers in the first 24 hours. Tom Quinn, a royal expert, stated that Meghan was dissatisfied with the public’s response to American Riviera Orchard. Harry strongly believes that his wife is being unfairly targeted by others. However, it is still unclear when Meghan’s brand will officially launch. He notes that she is particularly sensitive to any negative remarks regarding her opulent lifestyle in the United States, viewing it as a source of admiration rather than criticism.