Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in first public appearance since Megxit with ‘speech at bank that could have paid £400k’
PRINCE Harry and Meghan made their first public appearance since Megxit at a glitzy banking event that could have seen them pocket up to £400k.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were keynote speakers at a summit staged by finance giant JP Morgan on Miami’s South Beach.
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Harry and Meghan were spotted at 1 Hotel on Thursday night with a hefty security entourage in tow.
A source told the New York Post: “It was all very hush-hush, with a lot of security. Meghan and Harry headlined the event as the keynote speakers.”
Meghan joined her close pal Gayle King at the conference as well as rap star Meek Mill and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
They took to a stage with US tech businessman Michael Rubin and Philanthropist Clara Wu for a talk on US prison charity, Reform Alliance.
It is believed the royal couple, who often preach about environmental issues, flew on JP Morgan’s private jet to Miami.
The firm’s private Gulfstream plane took off from Vancouver Airport 12.10pm on Wednesday and landed in Palm Beach at 8.03pm that night, according to Flight Aware.
Harry and Meghan are outspoken campaigners on green issues but have been criticised for hyprocrisy for their jet set life style.
In September it was revealed that the Prince has used private jets for six out of ten flights since his marriage.
It was all very hush-hush, with a lot of security. Meghan and Harry headlined the event as the keynote speakers.
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The royal couple have vowed to become financially independent since their bombshell announcement and could bring in big pay days with various speaking events.
Until now the Sussexes have been ‘prohibited from earning any income in any form’.
But Prince Harry could join the world’s top speakers in demanding up to £400,000 for a single address at private events.
However, it is unclear how much the Sussexes took home from Thursday’s event.
Alternatively the couple could have donated any fee to charity.
Earlier this month actress Meghan signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to a wildlife charity.
After stepping down from royal duties last month, Harry and Meghan left the UK with baby Archie and have moved into an £11million mansion on Vancouver Island, Canada.
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Earlier this week it was revealed they had beefed up security at their new home with CCTV cameras and a tarpaulin barrier.
Brit taxpayers are still funding the couple’s protection while they live in Canada.
The Sun previously revealed they asked neighbours on Vancouver Island to sign non-disclosure agreements before moving in for Christmas.
Locals on the island first spotted Harry and Meghan around December 18 enjoying hikes and jogs — with the pair even stopping to take a selfie for another couple on New Year’s Day as they enjoyed their Christmas break.
They missed the traditional royal Christmas with the Queen and family at Sandringham.
The couple then returned to the UK, before Meghan headed back to Canada to be reunited with baby Archie.
Harry then secured the bombshell Megxit deal with the Queen in crunch talks before flying back to his new home.
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They couple are currently searching for a new CEO of their Sussex Royal charitable foundation, and hunting for a place to spend the summer in LA, close to Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland.
Energy entrepreneur Michael Hess, the husband of Meghan’s best friend, Misha Nonoo, has already offered them a place to stay in the gated Malibu Colony, dubbed “Billionaire’s Beach.”
A spokeswoman for the Sussexes declined to comment to Page Six, saying: “We do not comment on their private schedule.”
JP Morgan has declined to comment when approached by Sun Online.
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