Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once again making headlines—this time tied to a luxury mansion and an unexpected twist involving Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry. After famously stepping back from their royal duties in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were offered a safe haven by Perry, who generously welcomed them into his sprawling Beverly Hills mansion during a turbulent period in their lives.
Now, that very estate is reportedly up for sale with a hefty $14.6 million price tag. But what’s drawing more attention than the listing itself is a new wave of speculation: Did Perry actually charge the royal couple rent for their extended stay? And if so, was he expecting every single dime back?
A Royal Refuge
When Harry and Meghan fled royal life, the pair found themselves isolated and under intense public scrutiny. Enter Tyler Perry, who had never met the couple in person but offered his home—and private security team—so they could regroup in privacy. The couple stayed in Perry’s opulent hilltop mansion for several months, calling it one of the only periods of “peace” they had during the transition.
The 22-acre property, reportedly featuring 8 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, served as their temporary sanctuary. At the time, reports swirled that Perry didn’t charge them a cent—offering it out of kindness and empathy. But new claims suggest otherwise.
“Every Dime” in Rent?
In recent weeks, unverified rumors have emerged alleging that Perry expected to be paid full rent for the royal couple’s stay—potentially tens of thousands of dollars per month. The mansion, located in an ultra-exclusive gated community, could easily command $40,000 or more per month in rent.
Sources close to Perry, however, have pushed back on this narrative. They insist that he offered the home as a gesture of support, not a business transaction. “He never asked them for anything,” said one insider. “He saw two people in crisis and did what any decent human being would do.”