The Sun published an "exclusive" article over the weekend that strongly suggests the possibility of their impending split. However, it's worth noting that such articles are often composed of half-truths and sensationalism. According to unnamed "sources," Prince Harry reportedly has not one, but two "escape suites" where he retreats from his marital home.
The first alleged bolthole is a standby room at a well-known hotel chain in Montecito, where he supposedly stays occasionally without his wife. The second option is even more exclusive: a private members' club in Los Angeles called the San Vicente Bungalows. It is known that Harry frequents this club after attending Barry's Boot Camp nearby. The Sun casually mentioned that the couple didn't post anything to commemorate their 5th wedding anniversary, conveniently disregarding the fact that they no longer use social media.
They presented Harry's choice of the club as an "escape place," without explicitly mentioning who or what he is trying to escape from. However, the implication is clear: his deteriorating relationship with Meghan, his allegedly dreadful wife, has become so untenable that he can't bear to be under the same roof as her. This is despite their expansive home with around 14,500 square feet of space, including 16 bathrooms where one could seek solitude and shed a tear.
A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan promptly denied these claims, but that didn't stop other media outlets from seizing on the story. Noted critic of Meghan, Dan Wootton, dedicated an entire segment of his GB News show to the topic, stating that the couple never appears happy together and predicting the end of their marriage within a few years. One of his panelists, Kara Kennedy, remarked that it's "the beginning of the end." These claims are just the latest in a string of stories suggesting the decline of Meghan and Harry's relationship. In recent weeks, various narratives have surfaced, highlighting cracks in their marriage: Meghan reportedly "swerving" a kiss from Harry during an NBA game, her hiking without him, and her absence at the coronation, with rumors circulating that Harry remained in England after his court appearance in March, desperately avoiding a return home.
Even Meghan's half-sister, Samantha Markle, has offered her opinion, stating on GB News, quite coincidentally, that she has noticed signs of discord between Meghan and Harry and believes they are heading for divorce. Her evidence? Meghan's lack of "touchy-feely" behavior at the basketball game. However, given the estranged relationship between the half-siblings and Samantha's history of exploiting her connection to Meghan for personal gain, it would be wiser to trust the predictions of, say, a psychic like John Hughes, who recently forecasted a split between Harry and Meghan within 18 months. Perhaps we should all meet at the bookies?
So, does all of this evidence convincingly suggest that a royal divorce in 2023 is imminent? Certainly not. However, it does highlight the existence of a persistent and eager group of people who relish the idea of Meghan and Harry's union ending in disaster.
As with any rumor, one must consider the motives behind the clicks and engagement. If tabloids and gossip bloggers didn't recognize that this narrative is highly captivating to their audience, they would have abandoned the claims of an impending divorce long ago.
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interest, especially when there is already a designated slot for "Happy Families" occupied by the older brother. Moreover, the narrative of the younger brother as the party prince who couldn't find love has long been established. For Harry to not only find love but also find someone who appears to have had a tremendously positive influence on him is a redemptive turn that doesn't fit within this framework.
Betting against Meghan and Harry has been a recurring theme in their relationship, even within Harry's own family. There have been reports suggesting that Prince William advised him to proceed with caution. In an interview while promoting his memoir, Harry revealed, "He never tried to dissuade me from marrying Meghan, but he expressed some concerns and said, 'This is going to be hard for you.' To this day, I don't fully understand which aspect he was referring to. Perhaps he predicted how the British press would react."
In the end, it is important to recognize that the current speculations and rumors about Meghan and Harry's relationship should be taken with a grain of salt. While their spokesperson has swiftly denied the claims, and there may be various attempts to paint their marriage as troubled, it is crucial to separate fact from sensationalism. Only time will reveal the true nature of their relationship and the path they choose to follow.
It's worth remembering that every couple faces challenges, and public figures like Meghan and Harry often bear the weight of intense scrutiny. As they navigate their lives in the public eye, it is essential to approach their personal struggles with empathy and respect, rather than reveling in the idea of their downfall. Ultimately, their journey as a couple remains their own, and it is up to them to determine the future of their relationship.
If indeed that was what William had in mind, he displayed an uncanny foresight. His own marriage, while occasionally subject to scandalous rumors, has endured for over a decade without the pervasive "The End Is Nigh" speculations that seem to follow Meghan and Harry everywhere they go.
Ironically, one of the criticisms often leveled against Meghan and Harry is their alleged toxic co-dependence. The narrative goes like this: they feed off each other's bitterness and resentment, isolating themselves in Montecito while growing increasingly paranoid and desperate to outshine the royals across the Atlantic.
In most renditions of this tale, Meghan is portrayed as the mastermind behind their dysfunction, a Machiavellian puppeteer intent on draining the life out of poor, unsuspecting Harry before moving on to her next victim. (Can you hear it? The Misogyny Alarm ringing at Level 5000.)
This same logic blames Meghan for their decision to step back from the royal family, coining it "Megxit." However, in their Netflix docuseries released late last year, Harry addressed this notion head-on. "How predictable that, you know, the woman is to be blamed for the decision of a couple," he stated. "In fact, it was my decision. She never asked to leave. I was the one who had to see it for myself. But it's misogyny at its best."
While there are certainly audiences who eagerly consume these rumors because they crave drama in any form—celebrity breakups being a staple of entertainment news—it cannot be denied that the intense desire for Harry's marriage to fail is intrinsically tied to the woman he chose to marry. Meghan, a mixed-race American woman who dared to assert herself within an institution that values hierarchical obedience, is viewed with skepticism and disdain.
To put it plainly, people want them to split up because they fundamentally believe that Meghan Markle is not the "right" fit for Harry, and they yearn for their "there's just something about her I don't like" opinion to be vindicated by a divorce—preferably one as messy as Diana and Charles's.
It must be acknowledged that Meghan and Harry haven't always helped their own cause in this matter. While they are not responsible for the public's interest in their relationship—and the prejudice it sometimes entails—they have at times exhibited a soap opera-like flair, presenting their romance in vivid colors of intensity and destiny. This has created the impression of a larger-than-life fairy tale, one that, in novels at least, would include sweeping highs and lows that might prompt someone to storm off and seek refuge in a chain hotel from time to time.
But like all the rumors surrounding a potential Meghan and Harry divorce, these perceptions are purely speculative.
