King Charles Rejects Further Financial Support for Duke and Duchess of Sussex Amid Ongoing Rift
London, 26 January 2026 – King Charles III has reportedly declined any renewed financial assistance to his son, the Duke of Sussex, and the Duchess of Sussex, reinforcing the boundaries established since the couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
Sources close to Buckingham Palace indicate that informal discussions or overtures regarding additional support have been met with a firm refusal, with the King maintaining that the couple must sustain their independence following their relocation to California. This stance aligns with the King’s long-held position that public funds and royal institutional backing are no longer available to Harry and Meghan after their departure from senior royal roles, known colloquially as “Megxit”.
The decision comes against a backdrop of persistent speculation about the Sussexes’ financial circumstances in Montecito. Public records confirm the couple purchased their substantial residence in 2020 with a significant mortgage, and they have since relied on commercial ventures including streaming deals with Netflix and other media projects to generate income. While earlier transitional funding from the King was acknowledged, that arrangement concluded years ago, leaving the pair to navigate their post-royal finances independently.
Observers note that the couple’s high-profile lifestyle – including private security arrangements, property maintenance in one of California’s most exclusive enclaves, and ongoing charitable work through their Archewell Foundation – carries considerable costs. Recent reports have highlighted challenges in the entertainment sector, with the end of their Spotify partnership in 2023 and varying performance from Netflix productions drawing scrutiny over long-term revenue stability.
Despite these pressures, no credible evidence has emerged of imminent financial distress requiring intervention from the royal family. Claims circulating in certain online circles and social media suggesting dramatic ultimatums or legal disputes involving third parties, such as American entrepreneur Tyler Perry (godfather to the couple’s daughter, Princess Lilibet), remain unsubstantiated by mainstream sources. Perry, who provided temporary accommodation during the Sussexes’ initial transition to the United States, has not publicly addressed any repayment demands or related matters in recent years.
The King’s position underscores a broader family dynamic marked by distance. While occasional gestures of goodwill have been reported – including the monarch’s health-related family communications – reconciliation on a deeper level appears elusive without mutual steps to address longstanding grievances. Prince Harry continues his legal efforts in the United Kingdom, including ongoing privacy and media-related cases, which some commentators suggest could influence future family relations.
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on private family matters, reiterating that the sovereign’s focus remains on official duties and the stability of the monarchy. For the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the path forward appears to rest firmly on their own endeavours in the United States, far from the traditional royal financial framework they once inhabited.
