How the British royal family makes money

This is what Harry and Meghan are giving up. Become a Video Lab member! The British royal family is very rich, but not as rich as you might think. And that’s because of a centuries-old model for how they make their income — and taboos about earning a private income outside of their official duties. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are breaking free from the rules of how royals make money, which just might be a savvy financial decision. Note: The properties illustrated on our map are only the properties we were able to geo-locate precisely from the following sources. is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what’s really driving the events in the headlines. Check out . Watch our full video catalog: