Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are celebrating their seventh wedding anniversary, but sources suggest a growing divergence in their professional lives. While they initially presented a united front, particularly during their time as working royals and in early ventures like Archewell and their Netflix deal, they now seem to be pursuing more individual projects.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams suggests Meghan's ambition to become a billionaire, fueled by TV projects and investments, contrasts with Harry's focus on charity work. Fitzwilliams notes that Harry may be finding himself as the "spare" in the relationship, with differing priorities.
Meghan's solo ventures include her brand As Ever, investments in companies like Clevr Blends and Ethic, and podcasts like 'Confessions of a Female Founder'. Harry, on the other hand, remains dedicated to the Invictus Games, the HALO Trust, and other charitable endeavors. He also launched an eco-travel campaign through Travalyst and became a global ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers.
Fitzwilliams also pointed out that Harry's public image has been affected by missteps, including his BBC interview and memoir 'Spare'. He also suggested Meghan's popularity is declining in the US due to bullying allegations and perceived self-obsession.
Despite their individual pursuits, Harry and Meghan have collaborated on television projects, including the Netflix series 'Harry & Meghan'. However, Meghan did not join Harry as an executive producer on the 'Heart of Invictus' series. A source reported that neither Harry nor their children will appear in the next season of Meghan's lifestyle programme, 'With Love Meghan'.