Humiliated Prince Harry ‘doesn’t have the money’ to pay his legal fees — but this superstar might come to his rescue: sources

Prince Harry is facing a potential financial crisis after losing his privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, according to sources. The Duke of Sussex could be liable for up to $20 million in legal fees, which sources claim he does not have the money to pay. The situation is compounded by a chaotic week in the UK, where a planned stay at Buckingham Palace was publicly rescinded by palace officials, adding to the humiliation. Sources suggest that Harry may need to rely on friends to cover the costs, with Elton John being a potential benefactor. The singer, who has a personal fortune of $640 million and performed at Harry's wedding, is described as being "extremely close" to the prince. A legal source noted that the estate of the late Max Mosley and the campaign group Hacked Off had already helped fund the claimants' research. The financial strain comes at a time when the couple's earning power is in question, with reports that they have lost their exclusive production deal with Netflix and face significant expenses, including $3 million a year on security and two mortgages on their Montecito home. An insider claimed that Meghan Markle is "likely be very furious about the fees" as she did not want Harry to pursue the case.