The Twitter world has been abuzz with an unverified rumor that Meghan Markle has requested a massive $80 million divorce settlement from her husband, Prince Harry. The claim, first reported by Spanish news outlet Marca and attributed to unnamed British press sources, also suggests that Markle is seeking full custody of their two children, Archie and Lilibet. The International Business Times has yet to corroborate the allegation independently.
A tweet broadcasting this unconfirmed rumor sparked a fiery conversation among users, with the original poster opining: "She ripped him away from his family, shamed the British royal family, and turned his own country against him. Now, with Harry allegedly left bankrupt and isolated by her, she's reportedly lodged divorce papers asking for $80 million, alongside complete custody of Archie and Lilibet. If this really transpires, will she be compelled to give back Harry's manhood?"
Responses varied significantly across the Twittersphere. Some users foresee a future split for the Sussexes, while others voice their unwavering support for the couple.
"He's not going to divorce her. She would bleed him dry, and he'd never see his children again," one user predicted. Yet another took a more cynical stance, stating, "Demanding $80 million. That doesn't sound at all like a gold digger."
"I foresaw this before they even tied the knot! Several of my friends called me overly skeptical. I genuinely hope it's false," commented another user.
One individual, identifying as a survivor of an abusive marriage, confessed to feeling some sympathy for Harry. However, they noted, "The manner in which he sacrificed his family will be a tough pill for many in England to swallow."
Another user suggested a monetary motive behind the alleged divorce, commenting, "Unsurprising. She's milked him dry, so now she's ditching him."
Contrarily, several royal observers argue that a divorce seems unlikely for the couple. Esther Krakue, a writer and broadcaster, opined that Markle wouldn't initiate a split as it wouldn't serve her career trajectory.
"I can't envision how her celebrity status would benefit if she were to actually divorce Prince Harry," Krakue declared.
Despite the rumor mill, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear impervious to the speculation surrounding their relationship.
Photographs recently captured the pair, hand-in-hand and smiling, leaving an office building in Santa Barbara, California. The couple also recently celebrated the Fourth of July in Montecito, California, with their children, as reported by Page Six.
Photographer Karl Larsen, who snapped the images of the couple hand-in-hand and refers to them as his "friends," refuted the claims of marital strife. On his Instagram Stories, he shared an image of the media coverage, adding, "So delightful to see my friends Harry and Meghan on Friday before their long weekend getaway."
He urged, "Please disregard the media narrative. They are very much in love, blissfully content and all smiles and laughter here."
