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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Duke and Duchess of Sussex Allegedly Seek to Leverage Royal Connections for Financial Gain

Columnist Amanda Platell suggests Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are attempting to capitalize on their royal ties in a way that is unlikely to succeed.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex Allegedly Seek to Leverage Royal Connections for Financial Gain

Columnist Amanda Platell has asserted that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to exploit their royal connections for financial benefit.

According to Platell in a Daily Mail opinion piece, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing for their first joint public engagement in the UK since their return. This event is framed as part of a broader strategy by the couple to leverage their royal status.

Platell expresses skepticism about the success of their plans, suggesting that the public will not be swayed by what she describes as a "cunning plan."

The article references a 2017 public appearance in Nottingham, two months after their engagement announcement, as an example of their past engagement with royal duties.

Platell questions whether their current endeavors indicate a desire to regain royal status in the United Kingdom. The piece does not detail the specific nature of the alleged financial schemes or the upcoming public engagement.


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