Revealed: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cost Canadian taxpayers $539,000 for private protection including $365k in one year alone while they were dating and $10,586 to guard Duchess during a girls’ weekend
The article reports that Canadian taxpayers spent about $539,000 on private protection for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during visits to Canada, including periods before their marriage. It matters because it highlights the public cost of security provided to high-profile visitors and is likely to renew debate over who should fund royal protection abroad.
According to the report, more than $365,000 was spent in one year while Harry and Meghan were dating, with other expenses covering separate visits and security arrangements. It also cites $10,586 for protection during a girls’ weekend involving Meghan, although the article text provided does not give full details of the dates, agencies or methodology behind all the figures.
- Canadian security costs reportedly totalled $539,000.
- Most spending was said to occur while they dated.
- The figures may fuel debate over public protection costs.