The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is enjoying a lavish lifestyle funded by the generosity of her friend, award-winning make-up mogul Victoria Jackson, according to recent reports.
The Properties and the Private Jet
Alison Boshoff, Editor-at-Large, has revealed that Jackson's incredible portfolio includes fabulous homes on the Upper East Side in New York, in the heart of Beverly Hills, and a stunning property in Montecito perched between the mountains and the Pacific blue.
In a remarkable display of friendship, Jackson has been generously loaning these multi-million pound properties to the Duchess. Furthermore, she has also provided access to her Dassault Falcon private jet, allowing for the kind of global travel associated with senior royals.
The Royal Lifestyle Without the Sovereign Grant
This arrangement raises questions about how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are maintaining their public profile after stepping back from royal duties. On the latest episode of the podcast Palace Confidential, experts delved into the details of this dynamic.
They explored how Victoria Jackson is effectively providing the royal lifestyle that Harry and Meghan can no longer afford independently, following their departure from the UK and the loss of the Sovereign Grant.
Friendship or Financial Support?
The situation highlights the unique position the Sussexes now occupy, relying on the support of wealthy private individuals rather than state funding. The loan of such significant assets – prime real estate and a private aircraft – goes far beyond typical friendship gestures.
It underscores the complex financial and social navigation required for the couple as they build their new life and commercial ventures in the United States, away from the traditional structures of the monarchy.
