Despite stepping away from royal duties and settling in the U.S., Meghan Markle and Prince Harry remain under the public eye.
As Harry prepares to release his memoir, tensions with the Royal Family could further escalate. Meanwhile, Meghan has given several revealing interviews, offering insights into their life together and even sharing personal details about their bedtime routine.
Ongoing Rift with the Royal Family
Harry and Meghan attended Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September, momentarily reuniting with the Royal Family. However, reports suggest their presence didn’t mend the fractures between them and the Firm.
According to royal correspondent Russell Myers, the public appearance of Harry, Meghan, William, and Kate together was merely a facade. William and Harry barely made eye contact, and Kate and Meghan didn’t interact at all. During the Queen’s procession, Meghan even traveled separately from Kate.
Myers states that any reconciliation between Harry and his family is unlikely until he fully discloses his stance—especially with his upcoming book still on the horizon. A royal insider reinforced this notion, stating, “There is still a serious amount of distrust in the air.”
Reports also claim that during their brief visit to the UK before the Queen’s funeral, Harry and Meghan attempted to reconnect with then-Prince Charles and Camilla but arrived late, making for an awkward and tense meeting.
Harry’s Rocky Relationship with Camilla
Harry’s relationship with Camilla has long been frosty, which only added to the unease of their meeting. According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, Harry greeted Charles warmly and attempted to “clear the air,” even suggesting a mediator. However, Camilla dismissed the idea, insisting that family matters should be resolved privately.
With Harry’s memoir expected to be a tell-all account of his life, insiders believe that it could worsen his relationship with the Royal Family, particularly if he criticizes Camilla. A source close to Charles revealed that he deeply values Camilla’s acceptance by the public and won’t tolerate attacks against her. “If Harry forces him to choose, by laying into Camilla in his book, I have no doubt he will choose Camilla,” the source stated.
Meghan & Harry’s New Life in California
Since leaving the Royal Family, Meghan and Harry have pursued various projects, including signing major deals with Netflix and Spotify. They also launched their nonprofit, Archewell, aimed at driving cultural change and philanthropy. Additionally, Harry founded the Invictus Games to support wounded veterans, and the couple recently partnered with the Ving Project to encourage youth philanthropy.
Living in Montecito, California, the couple leads a relatively normal routine. In a recent interview with Variety, Meghan shared that she and Harry work from home, allowing them to spend more time with their children. They juggle joint meetings and emails while ensuring family remains a priority.
She also shared personal details about their evenings, revealing that after putting the kids to bed, they play Wordle or practice DuoLingo. If they decide to watch TV, they often spend so much time searching for something to watch that they end up watching nothing at all.
Looking Ahead
As Harry’s memoir nears its release, the world awaits to see its impact on his already fragile relationship with the Royal Family. While Meghan and Harry continue building their new life in the U.S., their ties to the monarchy remain a subject of intrigue—and potential controversy.