In the midst of their new life away from the British monarchy, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly grappling with a profound crisis of identity and purpose, according to British journalist and investigative reporter Tom Bower. The couple's future direction and mission seem unclear, and there are even concerns about their financial stability.
Bower, in a recent episode of "GB News" with Dan Wootton, delved into the challenges the Sussexes are allegedly facing. "They have a crisis of identity, a crisis of purpose and a creeping crisis of fear because they won't have enough cash," Bower stated. "The real problem for the Sussexes is that they really have no idea what they're going to do next."
Adding to their woes, the couple's Netflix docuseries, "Harry & Meghan," failed to secure a nomination in the 2023 Emmy Awards, a development that Bower suggests has been a significant blow to them. The Times had previously reported that the series was expected to receive a nomination, but this did not materialize. "The whole problem is that people have turned against the Sussexes, and that was a huge blow to them," Bower added.
Bower also pointed out that the Sussexes' publicists had allegedly leaked information about a potential award, leading to incorrect reports. He further criticized them for claiming to have new Netflix projects in the pipeline when there were no concrete subjects or substantial audiences for these projects.
The royal expert also noted the couple's apparent withdrawal from public life, which he interprets as a sign of their struggle. "One never sees a happy family couple with two children in California, in Montecito or by the beach. They seem to have withdrawn dramatically, and that is, I think, a simple symptom of the depression, of their fear that they really don't know what more to do to really establish themselves and to survive," he said.
Despite these challenges, Netflix has affirmed its commitment to its partnership with the Sussexes. The streaming giant confirmed in June that they would continue to collaborate on several projects, including the upcoming documentary series "Heart of Invictus." "We value our partnership with Archewell Productions," a Netflix spokesperson told People. "'Harry & Meghan' was Netflix's biggest documentary debut ever."
As the Sussexes navigate their new lives, their journey continues to be closely watched and scrutinized. Their struggle to carve out a new identity and purpose in the post-royal phase of their lives underscores the complexities of their unique situation.