A prominent royal expert has revealed a growing divide between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, highlighting their increasingly different priorities as the rift with the rest of the royal family continues.
Conflicting Royal Diaries and Career Moves
The tensions became particularly visible last week when Prince Harry travelled to Canada during the period of Remembrancetide, traditionally observed from 1 to 11 November. His visit coincided awkwardly with Prince William's high-profile trip to Brazil for the Earthshot Prize and to represent King Charles at the COP30 climate summit.
Photographs emerged of the Duke of Sussex with soldiers in Canada just as William delivered his keynote speech at the environmental conference. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle announced her Hollywood acting comeback with a role in the upcoming blockbuster Close Personal Friends, alongside established stars Lily Collins and Brie Larson.
Diverging Personal and Professional Paths
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams stated that these recent events demonstrate not only that the feud between the Sussexes and the royal family remains active, but also points to significant differences between Harry and Meghan themselves.
"Meghan's decision to appear as herself in a Hollywood comedy film definitely emphasises her shift towards the US," Fitzwilliams explained. "But Harry still feels very deeply about his homeland and would like to spend more time in the UK. The same cannot be said for Meghan, so there's a clear divergence in opinions there."
Harry's emotional essay titled The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What It Means To Be British, published during his Canadian visit, further underscored his connection to his home country. He described the privilege of serving alongside people from across the UK and expressed affection for British culture, specifically mentioning "the banter of the mess, the clubhouse, the pub, the stands" as "things that make us British."
Family Relationships Under Strain
The situation becomes more poignant as King Charles approaches his 77th birthday on 14 November while continuing cancer treatment and managing the fallout from the revelations concerning Prince Andrew's relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Fitzwilliams noted that Harry has only seen his father once in nearly two years and would "very much like to see more of his father, especially as he has said publicly he doesn't know how long he will live for."
Meanwhile, Meghan appears focused on building her commercial success in the United States. Film insiders report she has been "sworn to secrecy" about her specific role but views this as a "massive moment" that could signal a full-time return to acting after her eight-year hiatus since leaving Suits.
Harry's team strongly denied any intentional scheduling clash with his brother's events, pointing out that the Toronto engagements were planned "nearly a year ago" and that Remembrancetide dates cannot be moved. However, Fitzwilliams described the timing as "outrageous" and suggested that any relationship between William and Harry is now "water under the bridge."
As the Sussexes navigate their separate professional directions and complicated family dynamics, the expert concluded that the current levels of toxicity within the royal relationships create potential for further damage to both personal connections and public reputations.
