Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly feeling anxious about an upcoming German documentary that threatens to reveal details of their past, potentially jeopardizing their carefully crafted American rebrand.
The project, led by experienced royal documentarian Gruna World, has the Sussexes worried as it could bring to light information they would prefer to keep private, according to sources.
Gruna World and her team have traveled to Montecito, California, where the couple resides, to interview members of their community in an attempt to uncover the truth. Former royal editor Richard Minards, who now lives near the Sussexes, revealed in his column for Montecito Magazine that he was grilled for two hours by Los Angeles-based producer Melanie Hman under Gruna World's direction.
Despite the Sussexes having released several projects in the past where they had control over what was made public, there are many aspects, particularly about Meghan, that they would prefer to remain private, an insider shared. While Prince Harry's party years have been well-documented, Meghan Markle's personal life and details about her previous marriage to American film producer Trevor Engelson haven't received comparable attention.
"It's no secret that they both led colorful lives before they met each other," the insider continued. "And while Harry has spoken about many of his mistakes in his book, there are still things about Meghan that we don't know." The source suggested that Meghan has brushed over certain details from her past, but there could be people from her inner circle willing to speak out.
Engelson, who was married to Meghan from 2011 to 2014, hasn't publicly discussed their split. However, the insider hinted that the producer could be a potential interview for Gruna World, stating, "Her first marriage didn’t end well, and her ex-husband has yet to speak out, but who knows—for the right amount of money, he may have his say."
As the release of the unscripted series approaches, the Sussexes are focusing on their real initiatives. American royal commentator Kinsey Schofield recently noted the difference in the couple's approach to engagements during their trip to Nigeria. "I do think that Meghan, as a skilled, trained actress, helps Prince Harry, who sometimes has a bit of a problem hiding his anxiety," Schofield told GB News. "Meghan being by his side certainly calms him down and helps him throughout the process."
Schofield also acknowledged that the couple's objective in Nigeria was likely to court the country for a future Invictus Games. "Their time in Nigeria brought positive attention to the foundation and what they’ve been focused on since leaving the royal fold. This was great PR for them because if you just Google Meghan Markle today, 90% of the headlines are about how glamorous her wardrobe was, how beautiful she looked," the podcaster explained.
However, the source claimed that the Sussexes are now desperate to leave everything behind and start afresh, with Harry fearing that their new happiness could be ruined if Meghan’s past is investigated. The insider also suggested that the new documentary could shed light on the fallout with Kate and dismissed the Sussex camp narrative that it was all Kate’s fault.
