HARRY and Meghan could force taxpayers to shell out 20million a year for their security bill as they jet around the world, it has been reported.
Police fear resources will be stretched while protecting the couple who are set to rake in 1bn following their split from the Royal Family, expert say.
Harry and Meghan’s taxpayer-funded security bill could rise to 20m, it has been reported
One ex-protection officer told The Mirror: This is adding to the Mets woes.
The bill for guarding the independent couple as they globe trot earning millions is expected to rise to 20m a year, the report says.
A row has reportedly broken out over who should foot the bill to protect the wealthy pair and their son Archie all of whom have been in separate places recently.
Security officials have drafted emergency plans to double the protection team, it has been reported.
Former Met protection officer Dai Davies said Harry and Meghan are acting like none of the rules apply to them.
He said: In their current state the plans are unworkable.
Harry and Meghans situation has called for a complete ripping up of the rulebook and they are acting like none of the rules apply to them.
There is already a severe lack of trained officers and this is only adding to the Mets woes.
The wealthy couple are set to rake in 1bn post-Megxit, experts claim
This comes as the pair are free to pull in hundreds of millions from a commercial empire based on book and TV deals, public speaking gigs, brand partnerships and fashion lines.
They are officially cutting royal ties on March 31.
Robert Watts, compiler of the Sunday Times Rich List, estimates the couple are on course to triple the 355million net worth of the Beckhams.
After probing Harry and Meghans financial background, Mr Watts said: You cant underestimate the international appeal of being a Royal.
And the appeal is even bigger in the US, Canada and the rest of the world.
I think its possible that in ten years time,Prince HarryandMeghan could make it on to the Sunday Times Rich List with 500m and 1bn in the longer term.
Prince Charless biographer, Tom Bower, slammed Meghan yesterday for trying to commercialise the monarchy despite having no status.
He said: She has a whole career of commercial exploitation of herself.
“She has absolutely no status apart from being attached to the royal family.
