Harry and Meghan’s departure from the royal family attracted significant attention. What’s most, the conflicts that arose from their decision to step down from their royal duties, along with the interviews they have provided to the media over the course of the years, the Netflix documentary and Harry’s book, Spare, has kept them in the spotlight. As per many, it was their highly-publicized interview with Oprah Winfrey that marked the beginning of their rift with the monarchy.
During this interview, the couple made shocking revelations about the royals, among the rest accusing them of racism. Despite their departure from royal duties, financial opportunities continued to flow their way. In September 2020, they inked a lucrative five-year, $100 million production deal with Netflix, signed a four-book deal with their publisher that allegedly included a staggering $20 million advance and global royalties for Harry’s book Spare, potentially totaling over $120 million. Additionally, they secured a $20 million deal with Spotify, estimated to be worth around $35 million according to industry experts.