In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, made their first joint public appearance since their groundbreaking 2021 conversation with Oprah Winfrey. The couple used the platform to highlight a new initiative supporting parents of children affected by online harm, but royal watchers and experts are focusing on a particular comment made by the Duchess that could signal more revelations to come.
During the interview, Meghan revisited the topic of her mental health struggles, which she first disclosed in the Oprah interview. Referring to her previous admission of suicidal thoughts, Meghan stated that she had barely "scraped the surface" of that experience. This comment has caught the attention of royal experts, including Kate Mansey, who wrote in The Times that there is a subtext to Meghan's words, suggesting "there's plenty more where this came from."
Mansey elaborated on the potential implications of Meghan's statement, writing, "Her latest interview is far more interesting because it leaves the door wide open for further revelations. If Meghan is ever inclined to scrape a little further below the surface, the duchess-in-exile might decide to look more closely at her time at the palace."
The interview, which aired on Meghan's 43rd birthday, saw the couple discussing their involvement with The Parents' Network, a campaign aimed at helping parents whose children have been affected by harmful online content and bullying. Prince Harry expressed his concerns about children's access to harmful content online, calling it "terrifying" and "one of the scariest things."
However, the couple's continued public appearances and comments about their experiences within the royal family have reportedly strained their relationships with other members of the monarchy. Sources suggest that King Charles III has been waving away courtiers who inform him of calls from his younger son, and Prince William is said to have no intention of speaking to Harry.
The timing of the interview and its content have raised questions about the Sussexes' future plans and their ongoing relationship with the royal family. Notably, there were no public birthday wishes for Meghan from senior royals this year, a departure from previous years' practices.
Looking ahead, the couple has several engagements on their calendar, including an official tour to Colombia and Harry's involvement with the Invictus Games. Meghan is also launching a new brand, American Riviera Orchard, though details about the business remain scarce.
Royal commentators are speculating about the potential for more revelations from the couple. This speculation is fueled not only by Meghan's recent comments but also by Prince Harry's previous statements about his memoir, "Spare." Harry had mentioned that the original manuscript was twice the length of the final draft, suggesting there are more stories yet untold.