Prince Harry’s net worth is estimated at $60 million in 2026 — combined with his wife, Meghan Markle — according to Forbes. The Duke of Sussex built that fortune after stepping back from royal funding in 2020: multi-million-dollar media deals with Netflix and Spotify, a reported $20 million advance for his memoir Spare, inheritances from Princess Diana and the Queen Mother, and major legal settlements. This breakdown covers every verified source of Prince Harry’s net worth — and what could change it next.
Last updated: October 2026
Who Is Prince Harry?
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales — a former British Army officer, founder of the Invictus Games, and author of the bestselling memoir Spare. Since leaving senior royal duties in 2020, he has built an independent career in media and philanthropy alongside his wife, Meghan Markle. Read the full story in Prince Harry’s biography.
Prince Harry Net Worth Breakdown
Forbes estimates Harry and Meghan’s combined net worth at $60 million as of 2026 — a turnaround from the roughly $10 million Forbes estimated they had in 2021. Key building blocks, all publicly reported:
- Netflix deal: a reported $100 million multi-year deal signed in 2020 through Archewell Productions, producing the documentary series Harry & Meghan.
- Memoir Spare: a reported $20 million advance from Penguin Random House; the January 2023 release became one of the fastest-selling nonfiction books ever.
- Spotify deal: a reported $25 million podcast deal, ended early in 2023 — the couple likely did not receive the full amount.
- Inheritances: an estimated $10 million from Princess Diana at 25, and an estimated $8.5 million from a trust established by the Queen Mother, received on his 40th birthday in 2024.
- Legal settlements: an estimated $12 million in damages from News Group Newspapers in January 2025 — partly offset in August 2026 when Harry lost a Daily Mail privacy case and was ordered to pay a reported $13 million in legal costs.
- Montecito home: their California estate, purchased for a reported $14.65 million in 2020, is a major asset.
- Speaking: Harry can command up to $1 million per appearance; he also serves as chief impact officer at mental-health company BetterUp.
Since 2020, Harry no longer receives the estimated $800,000 annual allowance he once drew from the Duchy of Cornwall, and the couple repaid the $3 million spent renovating Frogmore Cottage.
How Prince Harry Makes Money: Earnings Timeline
- 2005–2015: Army salary plus royal allowances; inherits an estimated $10 million from Princess Diana at 25.
- 2020: Steps back from royal duties; signs reported $100 million Netflix and $25 million Spotify deals.
- 2021: Tells Oprah Winfrey the family cut the couple off financially; Forbes estimates about $10 million.
- 2023: Spare published with a reported $20 million advance; Spotify deal ends early.
- 2024: Receives an estimated $8.5 million from the Queen Mother’s trust at 40.
- 2025: Wins an estimated $12 million settlement from News Group Newspapers.
- 2026: Ordered to pay a reported $13 million in legal costs after the Daily Mail case; fronts an October MasterClass programme on grief.
Estimate Methodology
This estimate combines only publicly reported figures. The $60 million figure is Forbes‘ published combined estimate for the couple (2026), consistent with Celebrity Net Worth. Deal values (Netflix, Spotify, Spare advance) are widely reported headline contract values — not confirmed received amounts — and inheritances and settlements are estimates from established press, not disclosed filings. No private balances are public, so this is an informed estimate, not a verified total, reassessed when major reported financial events occur.
FAQ
What is Prince Harry’s net worth?
Prince Harry’s net worth is estimated at $60 million in 2026 — combined with his wife, Meghan Markle — according to Forbes, reflecting media deals, book earnings, inheritances, and legal settlements since he left royal funding in 2020.
How did Prince Harry make his money?
Harry built his post-royal fortune through media deals (reported $100 million Netflix deal, $25 million Spotify deal), his memoir Spare (reported $20 million advance), inheritances from Princess Diana (about $10 million) and the Queen Mother (about $8.5 million), speaking engagements, and a $12 million legal settlement in 2025.
Does Prince Harry still receive money from the royal family?
No. Harry confirmed in his 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview that the royal family cut the couple off financially in early 2020. He previously received an estimated $800,000 annual allowance from the Duchy of Cornwall.
Who is richer, Prince Harry or Prince William?
Prince William is significantly wealthier. As heir he controls the Duchy of Cornwall estate, putting his net worth well above $1 billion, against Prince Harry’s estimated combined $60 million with Meghan Markle.