Why Harry and Meghan Really Left the Royal Family: A Royal Expert Reveals the Untold Motive

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal exit has sparked global fascination and endless speculation. While public scrutiny and media hostility have often been cited as the key reasons, royal expert Valentine Low offers a different, more financially motivated perspective.

In his book Courtiers, Low suggests the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sought true independence—especially economic freedom—something they couldn’t fully achieve while tied to royal duties. “Some suspected that in the end, she wanted to make money,” Low writes. “And the only way she was going to do that was by leaving royal life behind and returning to America.”

According to Low, Meghan and Harry even proposed compromises—like spending part of the year on personal ventures and limiting their royal engagements—but were ultimately denied. Queen Elizabeth II reportedly stood firm, insisting that official royal roles came with strict boundaries.

Low also speculates their exit might have opened doors for U.S. political ambitions—something incompatible with royal neutrality. With Meghan’s ties to the Biden family, whispers of a political future remain very much alive.

“Unless they were prepared to abide by the restrictions… they could not carry out official duties.” — Valentine Low, Courtiers

Ultimately, their departure wasn’t just emotional—it was strategic.