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Prince Harry set to pay $100k a year on Meghan Markle’s security

And the money is reportedly coming straight out of his own pocket.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Ever since Prince Harry was forced to issue a royal statement telling people to back off his new girlfriend Meghan Markle, he’s been worried about her security.

So much so, that he is reportedly poised to hire a bodyguard to protect her.

According to the Evening Standard, the Prince is said to be “deeply disappointed” he can’t protect her as much as he wants.

He apparently believes hiring a round-the-clock bodyguard at a cost of $100,000 a year from his own pocket would help solve the problem.

Harry is worried about the intense scrutiny on his new girlfriend.

“There have been initial discussions about this matter,” a security insider said.

“HRH has made it clear that he believes Miss Markle’s personal safety is paramount and that the behaviour of some elements of the media and press has been grossly unacceptable.”

“But in the end it comes down to a matter of cost, who is paying for what. Protecting the Royal Family is a hugely expensive business.”

Meghan predicted her love affair with Harry in an interview before she met him! Watch the video below for the adorable moment. Post continues.

He’s in love but wants to make sure Meghan is safe.

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Meghan reportedly thinks that Prince Harry’s suggestion isn’t necessary but is “charming” nonetheless.

In the midst of their new romance, Meghan has another exciting venture coming up! Her latest movie Anti-Social: Special Edition is set to hit cinemas next month.

In the thriller, the actress plays a model called Kirsten who falls in love with an artist called Dee (Gregg Sulkin). Their romance soon takes a turn for the worst when they take part in a robbery. We wonder if Harry will be accompanying her on the red carpet for the premiere?

Does Meghan have Wills’ seal of approval?

Meanwhile, Harry has reportedly sought his brother’s approval on his new girlfriend.

Harry is said to have introduced his lady love to Prince William while she was secretly visiting London recently.

“William met Meghan,” an inside source confessed to Us Weekly.

“They got on fabulously. I’m sure Harry had been looking forward to introducing his girlfriend.” Adds another source, “Naturally, William is very happy for his brother.”

Meghan reportedly says her relationship is a fairy tale.

And Meghan couldn’t be happier herself. The US TV star of Suits fame reportedly gushed about her royal relationship to a friend.

According to People, Meghan told a friend she is “head over heels” and is “doing everything she can” to make the relationship work.

“She’s trying to figure out how to scale back what she puts out there about her life, including her social media and her website,” Meghan’s friend said.

“If she had to leave all that she’s doing in order for the relationship to work, she would without hesitation.”

The friend continued: “It’s been an absolute fairy tale for Meghan … it’s a very serious relationship and she wants a future with Harry.”

And Meghan has reportedly already met his dad! Check out what happened in the video below.

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