The rumor mill is once again buzzing with speculation about the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
This time, the spotlight comes from Richard Mineards, a former Fleet Street royal correspondent turned gossip columnist. The Montecito Journal, known for its hyper-local coverage of beach zoning disputes and high-society charity galas, has pivoted to covering the alleged separate lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Reports of the couple attending events alone have only fueled public speculation that their relationship might be on rocky ground. Imagine the scene at Montecito’s breakfast tables—avocado toasts might taste a bit bitter as the latest rumors ripple through the affluent community.
Mineards chronicles the lives of the Sussexes, highlighting Harry’s recent solo journey to the WellChild Awards in London, and Meghan’s heartfelt visit to Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, where she expressed feeling like one of the most bullied individuals in the world. This marked Meghan's second public appearance without Harry since visiting the Children's Hospital Los Angeles on October 5th. Royal observers have taken these separate events as signs that the couple could be growing apart, with the reference to “separate lives” raising eyebrows, especially from a trusted local source like Mineards. Notably, he refers to the couple's residence in Riven Rock, an affluent district of Montecito where the Sussexes live with their two children. This increasing portrayal of distance between them seems to be gathering steam, especially from seasoned commentators.
Royal experts are eagerly jumping in, theorizing that Prince Harry and Meghan might be heading towards an official separation. The comparisons to reality shows are inevitable, with headlines like "Keeping Up with the Sussexes" seemingly writing themselves. The Montecito Journal’s gossip column has become a hotbed of royal rumors, with Mineards, a seasoned journalist, skillfully dropping salacious details. He's even implied that King Charles III keeps up with Sussex-related news via the publication’s website. Speculation runs rampant that if Harry were to officially file for divorce, the news would break instantly, with TMZ potentially ready to jump on it in a heartbeat. Whichever path the couple decides to take, public relations teams would undoubtedly be on high alert, preparing to feed the story to eager tabloids.
Adding a dramatic twist to the narrative, the rumor mill has also shifted its focus towards Meghan’s alleged jealousy over the seemingly unshakable bond between Princess Catherine and Prince William. Royal expert Jenny Bond suggested that Catherine’s recent health challenges have only solidified her marriage to William, contrasting sharply with what some perceive as Meghan’s crumbling fairy tale. Observers speculate that watching Catherine, Princess of Wales, thrive through adversity could potentially evoke feelings of envy in Meghan. Bond described Catherine’s dedication to her family and health, emphasizing that her illness has brought her and William even closer. Meanwhile, Meghan reportedly faces the role of mediator, trying to bridge divides that appear as vast as the Pacific Ocean. According to Bond, Catherine’s unwavering loyalty to William highlights the current state of affairs, while Harry’s attempts at reconciliation seem increasingly fragile.
In the end, these swirling rumors have created a perfect storm of speculation, with royal observers watching intently for any signs of confirmation. Whether this is just another chapter in the ongoing saga of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex or the beginning of something more permanent, it seems that the world’s fascination with this royal couple remains as intense as ever.
