Meghan’s ‘obsession’ causing Prince Harry to ‘shake with discontent’
Meghan Markle could face new investigation into marital turmoil, insiders said RadarOnline.com her growing focus on money has caused ‘huge friction’ with Prince Harry, with our sources suggesting her ‘obsession’ with cash is causing the prince to ‘move with discontent’.
Former To take actress Markle, 44, and Harry, 41, recently returned from a four-day trip to Australia, described by aides as a “quasi-royal” tour combining charity appearances with commercial engagements.
The couple visited a children’s hospital and a veterans’ charity before attending events including Harry’s gala speech and Markle’s appearance at a wellness retreat in Melbourne, where VIP tickets were around $3,000.
However, the trip was criticized after Markle promoted outfits worn during official engagements through a fashion app in which she allegedly had a financial interest.
A source said: “There is an increasing sense among those close to Harry and Meghan that Meghan’s focus has evolved in a very noticeable way – commercial success now plays a much more dominant role in the way she approaches opportunities.
“She has always been ambitious, but lately that drive has translated very directly into financial results, and it has become an obsession. For her, success is something that can be measured in growth, deals and revenue, and right now money is very much at the forefront of her thinking. She sees the income from the trip as proof that her strategy is working, and she is very proud of that.”
The insider continued: “That shift is where her enormous new friction with Harry really starts to surface. He comes from a background where talking openly about money – or tying it too closely to public work – is considered uncomfortable and even inappropriate.
‘The idea of combining charitable activities with clear commercial gain is not easy for him. In his mind, there should be a clear line between doing good and making money, and he finds it difficult to reconcile how blurred that line has become.
“It has created a sense of unease in him, and at times he is conflicted about whether this direction aligns with his own values, and it has at times made him physically shake with dissatisfaction.”
Controversy over the Sussexes’ recent trip to Australia intensified when footage of Markle’s visit to sick children was linked to outfits available for purchase on the app, with critics accusing her of monetizing sensitive moments.
Many critics described the move as “sickening” and “stomach-churning.”
Despite the backlash, sources say Markle remains focused on the financial benefits of her ventures.
One added: “For Meghan, there is a deep sense of satisfaction that comes from turning ideas into something that generates real financial returns – it goes far beyond just being in the spotlight.
“She is focused on building ventures that have longevity and can stand on their own as serious business ventures, rather than on one-off opportunities tied to her profile.”
The source explained: “When you take into account the scale of her and Harry’s lifestyle and the reality that they are financing it without the support they once had, she sees these income streams as a necessity, not a luxury. In her eyes, capitalizing on opportunities is not optional – it is a practical and strategic way to ensure long-term stability and independence.”
The new dynamic reflects the couple’s contrasting backgrounds. Harry, the youngest son of King Charles III and the late , grew up within the royal system, where personal wealth was less publicly emphasized.
Markle, on the other hand, built her career independently and earned a significant income from acting roles, including her long-running role in To take.
A source said: “Meghan believes she has the right to pursue financial success in a way that reflects her own ambitions and experiences. “She has built her career from the ground up, so for her, earning and growing wealth is linked to independence and self-esteem. When that motivation is challenged, especially by Harry, it hits a nerve because she feels like it undermines everything she’s worked for.
“In her eyes, this really comes down to a difference in the way she and Harry were formed. She spent years having to generate her own income and think about long-term security, while Harry grew up in an environment where those concerns were largely resolved.
“That contrast influences how they all view money now, and it is at the heart of why this issue between them can become so emotionally charged.”
