Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Marriage Shocker as Socialite Claims Couple is Only Together Because of Kids
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing renewed scrutiny after a British socialite claimed their marriage is far from the fairy tale once imagined. According to Lady Victoria Hervey, a former girlfriend of Prince Andrew and a well-connected figure in elite circles, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s relationship has been “rocky for a while.”
Hervey did not hold back when speaking to Closer Magazine. “I’m amazed their marriage has lasted as long as this,” she admitted. “I’m sure it’s only because of the kids, because it seems to have been quite rocky for a while. She got him to move his whole life, and now she’s back where she grew up.”
Her comments come at a time when Harry and Meghan’s future together continues to be a source of intense speculation. Since stepping back from royal life in 2020 and moving to California, the pair have faced relentless criticism and pressure from both sides of the Atlantic.
Meghan has been focusing on her media projects, including her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, while Harry has continued his work with Invictus and other charities. Yet, insiders suggest that balancing these different priorities has not always been smooth sailing.
Adding fuel to the fire, reports claim that Meghan will not be accompanying Prince Harry to the UK this September. The Duke of Sussex is expected to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity event close to his heart, but sources reveal that his wife has been advised against joining him on the trip.
Speaking to the Mirror, a US-based insider revealed, “For the first time in a long time, there’s a genuine sense that reconciliation is within reach. Prince Harry’s team and the Palace have opened a line of communication, and there is every hope that father and son will see one another when the Duke returns to London in September.”
That line of communication refers, of course, to Harry’s ongoing tensions with King Charles and Prince William, relationships that have been under strain since his and Meghan’s explosive 2021 Oprah interview and the release of Harry’s memoir, Spare.
For Harry, the upcoming visit could be an opportunity to mend fences. But for Meghan, staying behind in California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, may signal that her role in royal reconciliation is limited.
Lady Victoria Hervey’s remarks highlight another dimension of the couple’s ongoing struggles — the perception among critics that Meghan pulled Harry away from everything he knew in the UK, only for the couple to become increasingly isolated abroad.
“She got him to move his whole life,” Hervey stressed, pointing to the fact that Harry gave up his military roles, royal patronages, and family ties to start fresh in America. For some observers, this sacrifice has created ongoing tensions behind the scenes.
Despite these challenges, Harry and Meghan have consistently presented a united front in public, appearing together at major events such as charity galas, polo matches, and high-profile interviews. Still, as Hervey’s comments suggest, doubts about the strength of their marriage continue to swirl.
Royal watchers believe that September could prove to be a turning point. If Harry successfully reconnects with his father and brother, it may ease the pressure on his marriage. But if tensions escalate, the divide between his life in California and his royal roots in Britain may grow even wider.
What remains clear is that the Sussexes’ marriage will continue to attract speculation for as long as they remain separated from the royal fold. While Meghan focuses on her career and family life in the US, Harry’s visit to the UK could redefine his role within both the monarchy and his own household.
For now, Hervey’s brutal assessment serves as another reminder of how closely the Sussexes are scrutinized not just by the public, but also by those within the aristocratic and social elite who once surrounded them.
Whether their marriage is truly “rocky” or simply enduring the same pressures faced by countless other couples remains an open question. But with Harry preparing for one of his most significant trips in years, the world will be watching for signs of cracks or signs of reconciliation
