Prince Harry’s dynamic with Meghan Markle has been called into question once again, with royal expert and former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown offering candid insights into their relationship.
During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Brown shed light on Prince Harry’s journey since moving to the U.S. with Meghan Markle and suggested that his behavior has become increasingly childlike in response to his wife’s influence.
According to Brown, Harry’s admiration for Meghan began almost instantly. “He was terribly impressed by Meghan,” she said, explaining that the Duke of Sussex seemed enamored with her from the very beginning. Meghan’s charm and confidence seemed to sweep Harry off his feet, leading him to believe that she had the know-how to navigate their new life together in the spotlight.
Brown went on to explain that Harry appeared to rely heavily on Meghan’s judgment, describing how she presented herself as a savvy Hollywood insider. “He thought that she knew all,” Brown remarked, noting that Harry trusted Meghan’s vision for their future and their joint career in the entertainment world.
Meghan, according to Brown, convinced Harry that she could transform them into global stars and forge a new path outside of the royal family. But as Brown pointed out, Harry may have been too quick to follow his wife’s lead. “He just sort of blindly followed her like a child, really,” she commented, implying that Harry’s role in their relationship has been more passive than active, placing his faith in Meghan’s judgment.
However, Brown didn’t shy away from criticizing Meghan’s decisions, suggesting that she had miscalculated several key moves. “Unfortunately, she made every mistake in the book, and she’s kind of run out of road,” the royal author claimed. This observation comes after years of public scrutiny surrounding the Sussexes’ departure from royal duties and their attempts to establish themselves in the United States.
The expert didn’t offer much hope for Meghan’s future endeavors, casting doubt on her ability to recover from recent setbacks. “I don’t know where Meghan goes,” Brown confessed, hinting at the uncertainty surrounding her next steps in the public eye. Meghan’s plans, which once seemed grandiose and full of potential, now appear uncertain to experts like Brown.
But while Meghan’s future may be unclear, Brown suggested that Harry still holds a trump card that could facilitate his return to a more stable position. “Harry could still, as I say, make a comeback,” she predicted, explaining that his royal heritage gives him a level of permanence that Meghan may not share.
No matter what controversies have plagued him, Harry will always be Prince Harry—grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and son of the beloved Princess Diana. These ties, Brown implied, make it easier for Harry to repair his reputation and potentially reintegrate into the royal fold should he choose to.
However, this potential “comeback” may require Harry to distance himself from the missteps that he and Meghan have made in recent years. Since stepping down as senior royals, the Sussexes have faced considerable backlash for their media appearances, high-profile interviews, and tell-all projects, which have at times alienated both the public and the royal family.
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Brown’s analysis suggests that while Harry can reclaim his place within the royal family, Meghan’s road to redemption could be much more difficult.
As public interest in the couple continues to grow, so too do questions about the future of their partnership, both professionally and personally. Critics like Brown are not alone in suggesting that Harry has taken on a more passive role in their relationship, a role that some believe has hindered his ability to make independent decisions.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s once-promising path in Hollywood has faced obstacles, with fewer career opportunities materializing than many initially expected.
Ultimately, the long-term future of the Sussexes remains to be seen. But as Tina Brown points out, Harry’s royal status may give him a second chance, if he decides to seize it. The same may not be as certain for Meghan, whose influence over Harry and their joint ventures has been a focal point of public criticism.
Only time will tell whether Harry can rise above the tumult of the past few years and reclaim his role within the royal family, or if he will continue down the path that he and Meghan set out on together.
