The previously unbreakable bond between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, appears to be on increasingly shaky ground, according to recent reports.
Insiders close to the couple suggest that Prince Harry has grown frustrated with Meghan's apparent pursuit of fame, celebrity status, and financial gain. These sources indicate that Harry is now seriously contemplating ending their high-profile marriage.
Harry is reportedly at his wit's end, with an insider revealing, "He's realized that Meghan has been using him and the royal brand for her own personal gain this whole time, and he's just had enough." The source alleges that the tipping point for Harry's growing disillusionment was Meghan's conduct during their recent Platinum Jubilee trip to the UK. While the visit was ostensibly an opportunity for the couple to reconnect with the royal family, Meghan is said to have been more focused on creating photo opportunities and securing lucrative media deals. "Meghan saw the Jubilee as the perfect opportunity to get her face back in the limelight and make more money," the insider claims. "She was constantly trying to angle for TV interviews, magazine covers, even a Netflix documentary."
Harry was reportedly appalled by Meghan's behavior, feeling that she was hijacking a family event for her own agenda. Tensions came to a head when Meghan allegedly became upset over not being granted a more prominent seating position at the Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral. The Duchess is said to have berated palace staff and had a heated confrontation with her sister-in-law, Princess Beatrice, prompting security to intervene. "Harry was absolutely mortified," the source revealed. "He had to physically restrain Meghan at one point because he was afraid she was going to get physical with Beatrice."
The explosive incident at the cathedral appears to have been the final straw for the Duke of Sussex. Insiders claim that Harry has become increasingly resentful of Meghan's thirst for fame and wealth, now believing that she has been exploiting his royal status and connections for her personal gain. "Harry feels like he's been Meghan's meal ticket this whole time," the source said. "He got her into the royal spotlight, got her all these lucrative deals and opportunities, and now he sees that she was just using him. She never really loved him; she just wanted to be famous and rich."
Reportedly, the final nail in the coffin was when Meghan allegedly attempted to secure a prestigious Vogue magazine cover story, something Harry vehemently opposed. "He told Meghan in no uncertain terms that he wasn't going to be a prop for her fame anymore," the insider shared. "He said if she kept pushing for these high-profile deals and media opportunities, he was done, and they’d be getting a divorce."
While the couple has not yet made any official announcements regarding the state of their marriage, royal watchers have noted that Harry and Meghan have been conspicuously absent from each other’s sides in recent weeks. Harry has been photographed attending solo royal events, while Meghan has been seen in California without her husband. Additionally, the Sussexes have reportedly put a planned reality TV project on hold, further fueling speculation that all is not well in their union.
"Harry is just really disenchanted with the whole situation right now," the source lamented. "He feels like he's been hoodwinked, that Meghan tricked him into this Hollywood lifestyle that he never really wanted, and now he's trapped with no way out."
Whether the troubled couple can salvage their relationship remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the once golden couple’s fairy-tale romance appears to have taken a dark and desperate turn. Only time will tell if Harry and Meghan can overcome their growing divide or if a highly publicized split is indeed on the horizon. Royal fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on this unfolding drama in the weeks and months to come.
