Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s professional choices, public appearances by themselves, and official comments have all contributed to the rumors that their marriage is having problems.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be going through big changes in their personal and professional lives.
They have been living in Montecito, California, since they stopped doing royal tasks in 2020.
Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Brand Challenges
Meghan Markle has been trying to make a name for herself as a businessman and public figure separate from her royal duties.
Recently, her jam brand, American Riviera Orchard, ran into a problem. There were mistakes in the application process that made it hard for the brand to get a trademark.
Authorities in the U.S. gave Meghan three months to fix the mistakes, but she has now asked for another three months to do so.
Reports say that the filing mistakes include a missed signature and not enough payment. Royal Riviera, a company with a similar trademark, has disputed Meghan’s application, which makes things even harder.
If Meghan doesn’t meet the new limit, she will have to start the trademark process all over again.
This trademark problem comes at a very bad time for Meghan, who is said to have chosen to focus on her work.
There have been rumors that the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry will be splitting up professionally and personally. She seems eager to make her own way in Hollywood and the lifestyle industry.
Professional Separation or a Prelude to Divorce?
According to new sources, Harry and Meghan have decided to separate their work lives. Meghan is working on projects in Hollywood and building her lifestyle brand.
Harry, on the other hand, is focusing on charity work, such as his work with the Invictus Games.
People are wondering what’s going on with their marriage since they decided to work on their own. Sources say that the couple isn’t often seen together in public or even in their California home where they live together.
To make things worse, Meghan recently showed up by herself at a Thanksgiving event put on by the Archewell Foundation of the Sussexes.
During the small dinner for Afghan women who had just moved to the U.S., Meghan talked about how much she admired the women’s strength and culture stories.
The fact that Prince Harry wasn’t at this event made people wonder even more about their friendship.
Meghan Markle’s Solo Statement
After her Thanksgiving performance by herself, Meghan wrote a touching message on the Archewell website.
She talked about how the event was centered around sharing stories, building community, and being thankful.
Shiza Shahid started the cookware company Our Place, which held the dinner and gave each guest a gift of cookware for the holidays.
The comment showed Meghan’s dedication to empowering women and bringing people together. Meghan said, “This project has spent the last year building community through stories and making a safe space for women who have moved to the U.S. from Afghanistan.”
She made it clear that she was looking forward to future events that would help strengthen these ties.
Meghan’s statement showed how dedicated she is to charitable work, but it also showed the couple’s separate goals, with Prince Harry noticeably absent from the story.
Low-Key Holidays Amid Speculation
Reports say that Meghan and Harry’s Thanksgiving parties were “low-key,” and Meghan hinted that she is close to her mother, Doria Ragland.
In an earlier interview with Marie Claire, Meghan said that the Sussex family often has friends over for Thanksgiving when they don’t have family there.
The party this year, though, had a different feel to it. Meghan enjoyed being a leader in the community, but Harry stayed focused on his own obligations, such as making appearances at Invictus Games events in Vancouver, Canada.
A History of Relationship Challenges
Since their well-known wedding in 2018, Meghan and Harry’s relationship has had its ups and downs.
When the couple quit their royal tasks in 2020, it changed how they related to the British monarchy and the public.
Meghan was married to American film director Trevor Engelson from 2011 to 2014 before she married Harry. They got a divorce because they had “irreconcilable differences.”
In the past, Meghan and Harry have put on a united front, but their current business split has been compared to Meghan’s previous marriage problems.
Upcoming Appearances and Future Plans
Even though reports are flying, Harry and Meghan have planned to appear together in public in the coming months.
The couple has big plans for February 2025: they want to go to the Invictus Games in Canada.
Some people also think that their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, might show up in public for the first time at these events.
Also, earlier this month, the couple showed their support by honoring soldiers from both the US and the UK on soldiers Day.
Even though Harry and Meghan are no longer working together, these joint efforts show that they are still on the same page when it comes to some ideas and causes.
The Public’s Perspective
Different people have different thoughts on the Sussexes’ choice to work alone. Supporters see this as a move that gives both people the freedom to follow their own interests and hobbies.
Critics, on the other hand, see the working separation as a step toward a divorce.
The couple is getting less famous, especially after their Netflix docuseries and Harry’s autobiography, Spare. This has made people even more interested in them.
Some royal critics say that the royal family’s separate projects are an effort to rebuild their image and win back the public’s favor.
What Lies Ahead?
The future of Meghan and Harry’s romance is still unknown as they go through this time of change. Even though they are going in different directions professionally, the pair has been strong in the past.
At the moment, Meghan seems to be focused on building her business and fixing the problems with American Riviera Orchard’s trademark.
Harry, meanwhile, keeps working with soldiers and charity groups, which shows how committed he is to public service.
Whether these events are the start of a personal separation or just show how their goals have changed, one thing is clear: the Sussexes are determined to go their own way, even though the public is closely watching them.
In the end, Meghan and Harry’s story is still being told. The world will be closely watching their next moves, no matter if their professional split makes them more independent or more divided.