However, what became unmistakable was Harry's visible frustration and irritation directed at his wife, Meghan Markle, during their visit to the city. The renowned body language expert, Darren Stanton, noted a stark duality in Harry's demeanor during their public appearances.
While flying solo, Harry appeared at ease, with relaxed shoulders, a frequent smile, and enthusiastic interactions with the press, receiving warm applause. Yet, a noticeable shift occurred in his demeanor when Meghan joined him.
Photographs from their New York conference captured Meghan beaming with a radiant smile, but Harry seemed to have had his joy drained away. His furrowed brows and the air of frustration and anger he exuded hinted at an underlying issue. Sharing the limelight with his wife, even when in her company, evidently proved to be a source of vexation for Harry.
This dissatisfaction with Meghan extended beyond their time in New York. Meghan's decision to part with her wedding ring, a piece of deep sentimental value due to its connection with Diana's stone, raised eyebrows. The proceeds, combined with Harry's inheritance, were funneled into financing her extravagant clothing expenditures. At the New York event, Meghan paraded two distinct looks, with a combined price tag that far exceeded $177,000.
Her morning attire featured a jacket paired with black skinny jeans, complemented by a 14-karat gold diamond choker necklace valued at $3,850, and a Cartier Love bracelet with a price tag of $7,350. Her ensemble was rounded off with Jennifer Chamandi Lorenzo 85 pumps, which came with a price of $713.
For her later appearance, Meghan opted for an elegant ivory suit, sporting the sold-out Alazur Wedding off-the-shoulder wool blazer, priced at $987, and matching Alazur Bendix's wide wool pants at $995. She wore her favorite brand, Aza, specifically the Purest 105 pumps in nude leather, a purchase totaling $825. The most extravagant facet of her outfit was her jewelry, valued at around $6,000.
As of now, it appears that the Sussexes are managing their finances, perhaps with the assistance of loans, which may involve Harry's inheritance, if any remains. Meghan, in particular, appears to have attached no sentimental value to their engagement ring, which held deep significance for Harry.
Despite their initial lucrative contracts with prominent companies in Hollywood such as Spotify, Netflix, and Penguin, most of those funds appear to have been depleted. It is worth noting that the terms of these contracts turned out to be shorter than initially expected, with Netflix still holding half of the contract amount.
Moreover, Harry's book deal, which entails four books, might not suffice to sustain their opulent lifestyle, estimated to cost between $12 to $15 million annually. While Meghan generates income from merchandise sales and Harry earns from investments in companies like Travefy and BetterUp, these income streams fall short of meeting their substantial financial demands.
