Gossip sites were abuzz with rumors about their relationship, suggesting they were spending time apart. Hollywood celebrities, who also happen to be their Montecito neighbors, allegedly started distancing themselves from the couple to avoid any potential conflict with Prince William and Princess Kate.
The couple faced further setbacks when they had to cancel a planned Independence Day party abruptly due to mounting tensions. Guests were surprised by the sudden cancellation despite gazebos being set up for the occasion. However, the pair tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy by attending a July 4th parade in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, along with their young son, Prince Archie.
Another controversy arose when Lady Victoria Hervey claimed that Harry and Meghan were banned from a swanky private club, rumored to be the Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollar Years and Visit the Bungalows. She stated that their alleged arrangements with paparazzi outside the club led to this decision, but sources close to the couple refuted these claims, asserting they were still welcome at the club.
In addition to the private club issue, certain Hollywood figures like UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer and Spotify's Bill Simmons publicly criticized Meghan. Simmons even referred to them as "grifters" on his podcast, while Zimmer expressed doubt about Meghan's talents.
Amidst all these challenges, reports surfaced that Harry was supposedly seeking to return to the UK, suggesting their efforts to establish themselves in the US had experienced a significant setback.
It's important to note that the veracity of some claims, such as the club ban and the extent of their career decline in the US, remains a subject of dispute, with different sources presenting varying perspectives on the matter.