Harry and Meghan bought coveted Sussex.com from UK businessman who fought off other interest for 30 years

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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle reportedly bought the domain for their controversial new Sussex website from a British tech businessman Neil Agate, The Sun has reported.

According to the outlet, Agate, born in Sussex but currently resides in the US, registered the domain in 1995 and held on to it for almost 30 years until it was purchased by Prince Harry, 39, and Markle, 42, for an undisclosed amount. “Congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Sussex on the purchase of Sussex.com for your new website,” Agate wrote on his Facebook page. “The domain served me well for 30 years & especially glad it’s still owned by a British polo player.” Agate claimed the former royals made the bid on his website through the use of a broker and did little to negotiate the price, and he is reportedly “pleased” with the amount for which the site was sold.

The businessman also revealed that he has had several inquiries about buying the domain and even joked that several Sussex insurance companies had approached him with offers but were turned down. “Most weren’t worth the effort,” he told The Sun. “I got an email from a broker in December and replied with my asking price.

They accepted it.”“I think the price was fair,” Agate added. “I didn’t know who was buying it. I’m very happy with the situation.” The royal rebrand comes after the couple lost their SussexRoyal.com website in 2020.Branded Sussex.com, the quietly launched site features bios for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well as links to their Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions organizations.Additionally, the site also features a list of the couple’s achievements including an entry that details the Duke of Sussex presenting the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year to.