Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return $12 million in wedding gifts

THEY received an estimated $12 million worth of wedding gifts. So why have Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned them?

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return ‘£7 million’ ($12 million) in free gifts they were sent for the royal wedding.

To celebrate the royal couple’s special day, Kensington Palace received gifts from various companies.

But there are strict rules surrounding what the couple can be sent and many companies gave them presents to promote their wares and get their publicity.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have sent back millions of dollars worth of gifts they received for their wedding last month. Picture: Givenchy/ MEGA

Essentially, plenty of people could be looking to exploit the royals and profit from it.

But royal officials are having none of it, with clear guidelines on what free gifts can and can’t be received.

The Express reports one such company is swimwear brand Bags of Love, who sold swimsuits with the royal couple’s faces on them leading up to the royal wedding.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex head to their evening wedding reception at Frogmore House after marrying at Windsor Castle. Picture: MEGA

Harry and Meghan requested fans and wellwishers give to charity instead of giving gifts.

It appears that hasn’t always been the case, as the Daily Star estimates that the free gifts Harry and Meghan are sending back are worth £7 million ($12 million)..

The same article suggests William and Kate have returned more than £30 million ($52 million) worth of free gifts, many centred around the births of their three children.

Oh, to be royal.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and has been republished with permission.