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Prince Harry is reportedly preparing to request financial assistance from his father, King Charles, as expenses continue to rise for his household and charitable endeavors, according to a source. The reported request comes amid ongoing financial pressures surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle, which is estimated to cost approximately $6 million annually.

The source indicates that the discussions are likely to involve covering both the operational costs of Harry and Meghan's charitable foundation, Archewell, and the significant expenses associated with maintaining their current lifestyle. Details regarding the specific amount of financial support being sought remain unclear.

King Charles reportedly reduced Harry and Meghan's official funding earlier, following their decision to step down as senior working royals in 2020. At the time, they were initially granted continued support, but Charles has since indicated that public funds would cease once the couple's transition period concluded. This transition period has now ended, leaving the couple to fund their activities independently.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently reside in California, where they have established Archewell and continue to pursue various commercial ventures. While they have secured several lucrative deals, including partnerships with Netflix and Spotify, the ongoing costs of maintaining their public profile and philanthropic work have reportedly become a significant burden. The request to King Charles represents a potential avenue for easing some of this financial strain, though the outcome of these discussions remains to be seen.