Harry and Meghan’s Money Troubles?
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Harry and Meghan’s Money Troubles?

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 4, 20268 min
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly abandoned their search for a multimillion-dollar British home and moved into a separate property on a wealthy friend's Cotswolds estate. Meanwhile, RadarOnline claims the Sussexes are cutting staff as their spending puts pressure on their finances. Anonymous sources describe their lifestyle as unsustainable, although the couple have not publicly confirmed the alleged financial difficulties. Harry is also reportedly blaming Queen Camilla for preventing another meeting with King Charles. Sources claim he feels increasingly frustrated by his father's absence and Prince William's continued refusal to reconnect. Another report...

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Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue, I am your host, Mark Francis. Harry and Meghan have reportedly moved into a home on a wealthy friend's estate in the Cotswolds, calling off their search for a property of their own. According to the Daily Mail, the couple have been staying at the businessman's main house

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with Archie and Lillibet since returning to Britain in August, they have now moved into a separate property on the same grounds. A friend of the owner told the paper, they were living in the main house. They have now moved to a property on the estate. Harry reportedly met the businessmen through their shared support for military charities. The owner is said

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to be happy for the family to continue living there. His identity and the estate's location haven't been disclosed. The Oxford Mail reports that Harry and Meghan had been looking for a house with a budget of up to £10 million. They reportedly wanted at least nine bedrooms, extensive land and no public rights of way through the property

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