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The Times said how much money the couple receive from the Royals depends on their roles.

Currently, 95% of their costs are bankrolled by Prince Charles through income he earns from his Duchy of Cornwall estate. The remaining 5% comes from taxpayers.

Financial records obtained by The Times reveals the Prince paid about $11 million covering the duties of Harry, Prince William and their wives.

The pair said in a statement Wednesday they wish to be financially independent but they are dependent on the largesse of the crown.

However, British royal watcher Robert Lacey said Charles wanted less working Royals and that Harry was effectively laid off.

Sources told the British press that the couple is aiming to do something similar to the foundation established by their friends, former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.

Meghan also has earnings from her career in Hollywood as one of the stars of the legal drama Suits. But will that be enough to keep them in the style to which they’ve become accustomed?

She flew into Vancouver Thursday night from London’s Heathrow Airport and then reportedly took a connecting flight to Victoria near where the mansion is located.

Baby Archie remained at the property with his nanny as the couple apparently didn’t want to shuttle the boy back and forth across the Atlantic.