Duchess Meghan Markle appears to maintain a conspicuously low profile, even as Prince Harry embroils himself in a series of controversies, sparking royal schadenfreude and igniting speculation about the stability of their marriage.
Harry's recent litigation against a British publisher in London's High Court put his mental wellbeing in question, as he asserted that his privacy had been violated through phone hacking. "However, Harry eventually confessed that he had no concrete evidence to support his claims," revealed a royal insider. This has left observers wondering why Meghan didn't prevent this embarrassing episode.
A source close to the royal family suggests that Meghan is potentially wary of being associated with Harry's repeated tirades against perceived foes. "Harry appears to be on a self-destruction path," the source said. "This could inevitably strain their marriage unless Meghan intervenes to reverse the trend."
The royal family, according to palace insiders, prefers to distance itself from the seemingly erratic Duke of Sussex, particularly while he remains married to Meghan.
Meghan, now 41, initiated the public criticism of the royal family in 2021 with allegations of indifference and racism. "As Harry takes these accusations further, divulging private royal discussions and accusing his brother, William, of hostility, Meghan appears to have taken a step back," the insider shared.
Meghan was notably absent from a slew of recent public appearances made by Harry, including the 2023 Warrior Games in San Diego and multiple courtroom sessions in London. This pattern of absence aligns with Meghan's reported habit of "lovin' and leavin'" when her partners cease to be beneficial, sparking speculation about the state of their marriage.
Meghan, a former actress and mother to Harry's children, Lilibet and Archie, has a reported history of utilizing relationships for her rise to fame. She ended her marriage with producer Trevor Engelson in 2014 and left Canadian celebrity chef Cory Vitiello just as she began her relationship with Prince Harry.
"Currently, Meghan's silence on Harry's controversies seems to suggest she's letting him unravel, while possibly planning her exit," the source added.
"Harry's recent behavior has drawn the royal family's scorn. They firmly believe he should know better," the insider said. Harry's lack of interaction with senior royals during his London stay and his father, King Charles', decision to attend a concert instead of meeting him underscores the depth of the familial chasm.
Harry's increasing isolation and the potential strain on his marriage indicate a tumultuous future. "Harry urgently needs support, but he seems to be without a safety net," the source concluded.