Is there any legitimacy to the signs suggesting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage might be on the rocks? A recent promotional clip for their August 2024 interview on CBS Sunday Morning has sparked widespread speculation.
The preview, featuring a tense exchange between the couple, hints at underlying drama in their relationship. Released on August 1st, 2024, the clip shows them discussing a support program for families whose children have experienced severe cyberbullying. Meghan is seen talking about efforts to change the online landscape. Following her remarks, interviewer Jane Pauley commented, "Well, you hope that when your children ask for help, someone you know is there to give it."
Prince Harry, who had been staring off into space, abruptly interrupted, saying, "If you know how to help." Although Meghan replied with a simple "yes" to affirm Harry's statement, her body language indicated discomfort. She turned towards Harry, blinked rapidly, and appeared to clench her jaw.
This clip has been widely discussed on social media, with viewers interpreting Meghan's body language as revealing deeper issues. Observers noted her rapid blinking and jaw clenching, suggesting open disdain and arrogant contempt. Some comments even described her expression as "Meghan Claw," indicating a strong dislike for Harry. The tense interactions have fueled rumors that the couple's relationship is merely a business arrangement rather than a genuine partnership. Critics argue that Meghan's demeanor during the interview reflects a long-standing power struggle, claiming that she resents Harry for taking up her interview time and hogging the spotlight. One comment read, "She has the same smug look that she had as a child. She's giving him the stare to remind him that he's sucking up her precious interview time and hogging the microphone. He's there to be seen and not heard."
Some extreme reactions on social media suggest potential domestic abuse, with accusations that Meghan emotionally manipulates Harry. The speculation extends to physical abuse, with some commentators suggesting that Meghan's alleged bullying behavior could also manifest in physical aggression. This conjecture aligns with claims that Harry has been alienated from his life before Meghan and is emotionally manipulated by references to his late mother, Princess Diana. A royal fan commented, "The moment she lost control over her hands or 'the claw' for a second was even scarier. It looked like she wanted to strangle him, as usual at home when he speaks, but remembered there was a camera and stroked her hair instead with one of the claws, looking like a psychopath."
Experts note that contempt is a top predictor of divorce. Observers pointed out that Harry also looked at Meghan with scorn during her speech. The mutual disdain and apparent inability to stand each other are seen as indicators of a troubled marriage. A commentator remarked, "They're both liars. They hate each other and don't want to be anywhere near each other. This is evident in how they present their work as a couple and a family when they can barely stand to be around one another."
There is also a belief that Meghan relies heavily on Harry for media presence. Critics argue that without Harry, Meghan struggles to draw an audience, even with the title of Duchess of Sussex. The interview's promotion as a joint appearance underscores this dependency. A social media user stated, "Meghan is essentially nothing in the media without Harry. If it was just Meghan on this interview, no one would watch it, and it wouldn't be airing on a major network like CBS."
