Prince Harry’s move to the United States with Meghan Markle has not turned out the way they expected, with experts now weighing in on how the couple’s plans have been derailed. Royal commentator Nathan Kay has offered his insights into the couple’s challenges, shedding light on the difficulties Harry and Meghan have faced since leaving the UK.
In a recent piece for Express UK, Kay highlighted how the Sussexes’ time in America has been far from smooth. He noted that the couple’s frequent public criticisms of the royal family have started to wear thin on both royal insiders and the general public.
“Royal insiders and the public alike seem to have had enough of the couple’s public mudslinging,” Kay wrote, pointing to the fatigue many feel after years of back-and-forth accusations and interviews.
For Meghan Markle, the move to Hollywood was once expected to be a triumphant return to her acting roots, with many predicting she would make a significant impact in the entertainment industry. However, Kay noted that this has not been the case. “Meghan, once expected to make waves in Hollywood, hasn’t quite captured the interest many predicted, and the red carpets of Tinseltown remain largely out of reach.”
While Harry’s memoir Spare became an international bestseller, its release came with significant consequences. The revelations in the book, while providing a glimpse into his struggles within the royal family, have not been without their cost.
“As for Harry, his candid memoir was a bestseller, but the explosive claims may have come at a price,” Kay explained, pointing out that while the book garnered attention, it may have further alienated Harry from his family and the public.
One of the key issues Harry has faced in the US is maintaining public interest. Kay suggested that the public’s appetite for hearing about the couple’s grievances has waned over time. “Despite Harry’s efforts to remain in the spotlight, including his ongoing legal battles over security in the UK
There seems to be less public appetite for their grievances,” the expert observed. With fewer people interested in their ongoing struggles, Harry and Meghan may be realizing that their star power is fading.
The challenges faced by the Sussexes have led some experts, including Kay, to speculate that the couple’s best course of action may now be to begin repairing their fractured relationship with the royal family. “The Sussexes may find that their best bet now is to slowly mend fences with the Royal Family,” Kay wrote. He acknowledged, however, that this will not be an easy task. “After years of sensational interviews and accusations, this won’t be easy.”
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This idea of reconciliation has been floated before, with some royal watchers believing that Harry and Meghan’s future could involve a return to royal life in some capacity, or at the very least, a more cordial relationship with the family they left behind.
But with the level of tension that currently exists between the Sussexes and other members of the royal family, particularly Prince William and King Charles, this path to reconciliation is likely to be fraught with difficulty.
Ultimately, Kay’s commentary reflects the growing sentiment that Harry and Meghan’s move to the US has not panned out as they had hoped. Their attempts to carve out new lives for themselves, away from the royal spotlight, have been met with challenges they perhaps did not foresee.
Whether it’s Meghan’s difficulties breaking into Hollywood or Harry’s struggle to remain relevant in the public eye, the couple is facing an uphill battle in securing their place in both America and the UK.
The coming years will likely determine whether the Sussexes can successfully rebuild their lives and reputations, both in the US and with the royal family. But as Kay points out, this won’t be an easy journey for either of them, especially given the history of sensationalism and public disputes that have defined much of their post-royal lives.
