A GoFundMe page that was set up to cover Meghan Markle’s and Prince Harry’s mansion reportedly worth $14.65 million only raised around $110.
Anastasia Hanson, 56, told The Sun in a recent report she created the crowdfunding campaign to cover the mortgage of the nine-bedroom, 16-bathroom mansion after hearing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. In the interview, 36-year-old Prince Harry explained he had been “cut off” financially by the palace after stepping down from royal roles. (RELATED: Meghan Markle And Prince Harry To Have ‘Intimate’ Sit-Down Interview With Oprah)
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“When they came to the USA, they were without jobs and with limited funds,” added Hanson, who lives close to the royal couple’s estate in swanky Montecito, California. (RELATED: Meghan Markle’s Rep Denies Former Advisor To The Duchess Filed Bullying Complaint Against Her)
“They’ve stated that they’ve had a very rough time, so this fundraiser is a way to give help, compassion, and love by paying their home loan in full,” she added, making it clear in her remarks to the outlet it wasn’t set up as a joke.
The fundraising page is now inactive. The initial GoFundMe page read, “I am Anastasia Hanson of Ventura, California and I am raising funds to pay off the mortgage for the Montecito, California home of Harry and Meghan,” according to the outlet.
“Were 2 million supporters to donate just $5 each, the Goal is met and the loan can be paid off,” the message read, the New York Post reported. “After their interview, I was moved with compassion to help get their home paid off. As they are now financially independent, this will help and be a loving gift.”
Harry reportedly inherited what now amounts to around $13 million from his late mother, Princess Diana. The royal couple also have a production deal with Netflix for an estimated $100 million.