ROYAL FAMILY NEWS'Obsessed' Meghan Markle Accused of 'Continuing to Coast Off Royal Titles' Amid Her and Prince Harry's Rumored Financial Struggles
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle departed from the royal family in January 2020.
May 18 2026, Published 2:08 p.m. ET
Meghan Markle reportedly won't stop using her royal titles even though she stepped down from the monarchy more than six years ago.
The claim comes days after her and Prince Harry's rumored financial woes came to light, as sources said they're struggling to maintain their cushy life California.
Meghan Markle Wants 'Validation' From Others
Meghan Markle reportedly still uses her royal titles for financial gain.
Royal expert and Sky News broadcaster Samara Gill recently alleged the Duchess of Sussex, 44, is still "obsessed" with The Firm despite no longer being a senior member.
"I think she does want the validation, but she also wants to continue to coast off the royal titles," Gill said during a recent appearance on the podcast "Danica Goes Global."
Meghan Markle Reportedly Uses Her Titles as a 'Cash Grab' Scheme
Meghan Markle is 'obsessed' with The Firm, a royal expert claimed.
"I think that's been one of the most damning and heartbreaking things for the royal family to have to witness — her secretly using some of the titles in letter headings, and then them finding out about it," Gill added.
The former actress was previously embroiled in backlash when she sent out gift baskets stuffed with her As Ever products and signed the cards with her royal moniker, "HRH, Duchess of Sussex."
"She's obsessed with the Royal Family, and she's obsessed...with the cash grab that she can make off it," Gill said.
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The Duchess of Sussex previously bashed the institution.
A separate insider recently told RadarOnline.com that the Suits alum wants all the glory that comes with using her titles without the responsibilities.
"There is a belief among some people connected to the monarchy that Meghan wants all the glamour, symbolism and commercial power that comes with royal status without accepting the restrictions, obligations and scrutiny attached to royal duty itself," the source divulged.
"Meghan repeatedly criticizes the institution publicly while simultaneously monetizing proximity to it privately," they continued. "Critics think she continues using the royal connection because she understands it remains the foundation of her global celebrity and business value."
Harry, 41, and Meghan famously blasted the royal family in a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, where they exposed their emotional struggles while living in the United Kingdom.
The Duke and Duchess Sussex Are Allegedly Having Money Problems
Meghan Markle is the 'breadwinner' of her family.
News surfaced on May 13 that Harry and Meghan are having a hard time keeping their $15 million Montecito, Calif., mansion afloat due to failed business ventures like the mom-of-two's canceled Netflix show.
A source told Page Six the former actress is “basically the breadwinner” of her family, and "money is tight."
The couple's west coast home's mortgage payments are reportedly very high, and they allegedly need at least $6 million a year to maintain the abode.
The Invictus Games founder and As Ever creator also allegedly spend about $3 million on private security for themselves and their kids, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 4.
