Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Unraveling the Rumors of a Trial Separation
Despite the swirling rumors of a trial separation, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly doing well and are not taking time apart, according to an unnamed source who spoke to Page Six. The source dismissed the rumors as "literally made up," in response to a report by Radar Online that suggested the royal couple was in a "trial separation" and taking time apart to rebuild their marriage.
The Radar Online report had claimed that the Sussexes were grappling with the fallout from failed business deals, public backlash, and ongoing family feuds. The anonymous insider quoted by Radar Online suggested that Prince Harry was struggling to fit into Meghan's Hollywood world and needed time to "find himself." The source also hinted at a rocky period following negative press as the couple tried to establish themselves in California.
The Sussexes have been open about their family drama, discussing it in their Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan" and Prince Harry's memoir "Spare." However, their relationship with Spotify soured, leading to the loss of a $20 million deal with the audio streaming giant. The financial losses, coupled with the negative press, have reportedly strained their marriage.
The insider told Radar Online, "The Sussexes are under tremendous financial pressure to fund their lavish California lifestyle, including their $14 million mansion and huge security costs." The source suggested that the stress of their financial situation and emotional issues might have made their life difficult, and taking time apart could help them move forward.
However, a source told Deuxmoi, a celebrity gossip channel, that the royal couple had sold their mansion in Montecito and Prince Harry was living elsewhere. The source was unsure if the mansion had been sold but confirmed hearing that Prince Harry was staying in a different location.
In June, entertainment reporter and royal commentator Sarah Robertson told Kevin O'Sullivan on TalkTV that the royal couple had been leading separate lives since the beginning of the year, following the negative reception of Prince Harry's book. She claimed, "Meghan's sort of being strategically distancing herself from her husband in public."
Despite these rumors, the unnamed source who spoke to Page Six insists that the couple is not separating. As the speculation continues, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain silent, leaving the public to wonder about the truth behind these rumors.