One of the main topics Prince Harry brings up since leaving the Royal Family is that he has lost his security and now has to fund it himself.
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In fact, according to Prince Harry, this is one of the main reasons he doesn’t bring his entire family to the UK as he feels he cannot protect them effectively. He has tried to pay the Met police to be his security when in the UK, but he has been denied that request.
Now that Prince Harry and Meghan are in the US, they have to fund their own security but have you ever wondered how much it actually costs to hire a bodyguard every day?
Prince Harry and Meghan have hired a new bodyguard
As reported by Daily Mail, Prince Harry and Meghan have hired a new bodyguard after firing the previous one over domestic abuse claims as well as drink-driving convictions.
I don't care if these pictures were taken 3hrs ago or 3 weeks ago because this isn't the first time TMZ has done this.
— Alexis 🎖️MNOSL (@ArchewellBaby) May 8, 2023
BUT, anyone who thinks that Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex should lock herself indoors because her racist in-laws are breathing needs their head examined. pic.twitter.com/TpFUDqVV0y
It is believed that the couple has now hired Kim Kardashian’s former bodyguard. Indeed Meghan was seen over the weekend out for a hike with friends while Prince Harry was jetting back to the US after attending his father’s coronation.
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How much do Prince Harry and Meghan pay for security?
According to Daily Mail, it can cost up to $1,800 a day for the best security. Moreover, according to a report by Forbes in 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan may be paying anything between $2 and $3 million a year for their security.
Meghan Markle's casual hike in $157k of jewels - first pic after skipping Coronationhttps://t.co/gzLJHhmlRipic.twitter.com/Gr92cfoTcR
— OK! Magazine (@OK_Magazine) May 10, 2023
It is likely that this money goes towards their home security, from electronic devices to guards around their Montecito mansion. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex most likely have a team of people checking out the locations they want to attend as well as escorting them.
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Sources used:
Daily Mail: ‘Meghan and Harry 'hire Kim Kardashian's former bodyguard to protect them in California after firing minder who used to work for Michael Jackson'
Forbes: ‘Cost Of Harry And Meghan’s Security Revealed’
