Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kept silent since the January release of Harry’s biography, Spare. With March approaching, South Park has teased the Sussexes for their accusations, which the royals have declined to address.

The pair lost Palace financing after leaving the Royal Family and their jobs. Instead, Harry and Meghan had to succeed alone. They appear to have done well, according to reports.

Still, a royal specialist thinks things may not be as terrific as expected. Tom Bower, a royal analyst and author, thinks the couple can’t afford their luxury lifestyle and that Meghan felt Harry was worth more.

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Harry and Meghan have been famous for years. Since leaving the royal family, they have given several high-profile interviews, and they continue to clash with the establishment. The latest South Park episode criticized them.

Many say the Oprah Winfrey interview initiated their “war” against the monarchy. The pair made shocking assertions about their UK living conditions during the sit-down.

Meghan started her podcast, while Harry announced his memoir early last summer.

Harry’s ‘Spare’ book phenomenon
Netflix published Harry and Meghan’s six-part documentary in December. The show, in which Harry and Meghan explored their past, received mixed reviews. They also shared new details about their royal lives and how they were shaped.

Harry launched his autobiography, Spare, in early January. Like the Netflix series, reviews were mixed. However, it was a huge success for him and Penguin Random House.

Spare sold 400,000 paperback, e-book, and audio copies on its first day, according to the publisher. It was the fastest-selling non-fiction book in UK history.

“We always knew this book would fly, but it is exceeding even our most bullish expectations,” said Transworld Penguin Random House managing director Larry Finlay.

as far as we know, only books starring the other Harry sold more in their first day.”

Harry’s memoir was the best-selling book on Amazon UK and is anticipated to be the largest seller of 2023.

Spare sold 1.4 million copies in the UK, US, and Canada on its first day, Penguin Random House reported four days later. It was released in 16 languages globally.

Harry supposedly earned $20 million for writing ‘Spare’
Many parts of the book were leaked before its release, but its material filled airtime and newspaper and web pages.

“Vulnerable and heartfelt, brave and intimate, Spare is the story of someone we may have thought we already knew, but now we can truly come to understand Prince Harry through his own words,” Random House Group president and publisher Gina Centrello said.

“Looking at these extraordinary first-day sales, readers clearly agree, Spare is a book that demands to be read, and we are proud to publish.”

Harry, who earned $20 million for authoring the book, will be thrilled with its success, especially because it made him a Guinness World Record holder.

Harry’s tell-all book became the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever, according to Guinness World Records. It sold 1.43 million copies in the UK, US, and Canada on its first day. Harry broke Barack Obama’s fourth book, A Promised Land, which sold 887,000 copies on its first day.

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Spare was anticipated, but it may have hurt Harry’s British image. Only 24% of UK citizens still like him, according to a YouGov survey published in The Times shortly after the book’s release. That number dropped from 80 percent a decade ago, with 68 percent criticizing him.

Does Harry plan another book?
Harry and Meghan were even less popular among over-65s than Prince Andrew, according to the survey.

Harry’s book, ghostwritten by American writer J.R. Moehringer, who has written memoirs for billionaire Phil Knight and tennis player Andre Agassi, has garnered attention.

As expected, the Royal Family does not comment. No Firm member has commented on the book. It will likely stay that way.

Same with Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary. The show’s producers said the Palace didn’t respond to their request. Netflix never requested comment, according to others.

Harry revealed much in his book, yet much was left out. The Prince told The Telegraph that his book’s original draft was 800 pages.

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Penguin Random House, Harry’s publisher, is thrilled with the book’s success. Harry may theoretically write a second book from Spare’s unfinished content.

Four-year book deal
A senior industry insider told the Express in January that Penguin Random House was shocked by Harry’s book’s popularity and that “the heat is on” to get Meghan Markle to write one.

Harry and Meghan’s four-book deal with the publisher reportedly included a $20 million advance. Harry’s book may earn over $120 million worldwide. One industry insider said the numbers “taken everyone by surprise.”

“Nobody expected sales figures like the ones we are seeing,” the source told the news site.

Harry could easily outsell the Obamas, the company’s best-selling authors. The pressure is on to publish Meghan’s account of events with the Royal Family and her American family as soon as possible, ideally early next year to boost Spare sales when demand drops.

The source said that Meghan may want to write a memoir while the Sussexes embark on a leadership book.

Penguin Random House would prioritize such a book.

“Having seen Harry’s sales, they’re convinced Meghan’s story in her own words can sell even more, especially in the US,” one industry insider said.

How wealthy are Harry and Meghan?
Whether Meghan writes a memoir is unknown. However, royal expert Andre Phillips predicts that she will, comparing her and Harry to Barack and Michelle Obama.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if she came out with a book herself,” Phillips added.

“I feel like they’re trying to follow the Obamas because Barack and Michelle both wrote books. I think her bombshell reveal will come out.”

Harry and Meghan gave up their royal titles and financial benefits when they divorced in 2020. Harry remarked on Oprah that his family “literally cut me off financially,” adding that Netflix and Spotify arrangements were never planned. The Duke said he had to “afford security” for their family.

While Princess Diana left them $14 million, he and William shared it.

“But I’ve got what my mum left me and without that we wouldn’t have been able to do this,” Harry told Oprah.

The Spotify contract reportedly earned Meghan and Harry $18 million. An industry insider told Newsweek the sale may be worth $35 million.

Royal expert calls Meghan “money-obsessed.”
The duo signed a five-year $100 million Netflix production agreement in September 2020. Harry has also made a lot from his book. His romantic partners also make money.

Celebrity Net Worth believes Meghan Markle is worth $60 million.

According to the stats, Harry and Meghan may not have much to worry about. Their two children are growing up in their Montecito, California estate, far from British paparazzi and tabloids.

Are things as peaceful as expected? That’s not true, says author and royal scholar Tom Bower.