We have already witnessed their separate endeavors, with only Meghan signing on with WME. Divorcing Harry would not benefit Meghan in terms of fame or finances, as the true power of the Sussex brand lies in their togetherness.
In this opinion piece, I aim to explain how Prince Harry has a better chance of reviving his reputation if a divorce from Meghan Markle were to occur. I'm no expert, but given his birthright compared to his wife's, he has a greater opportunity to bounce back. We have all witnessed the backstabbing Harry has done to his family since being with Meghan Markle.
He gives her credit for things that Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have accomplished, such as advising him to seek help. He has even gone as far as referring to his stepmother, Camilla, as the wicked stepmother. In his memoir, "Spear," he claims to have been born solely as spare parts for his brother, echoing a narrative found in Jodi Picoult's novel, "My Sister's Keeper."
Prince Harry's reputation may be at rock bottom currently, but he can restore it to some extent by apologizing for the things he has said and done in Meghan Markle's name. As the saying goes, honesty is the best policy. However, what Prince Harry possesses that Meghan lacks is fame. He was born into royalty, which means he has an avenue for a comeback that Meghan Markle does not.
If he keeps a low profile and refrains from speaking out, he might be able to make a comeback. Nevertheless, given everything he has said, his reputation as a nice guy will never be the same. While the British royal family may take him back, they will undoubtedly be cautious, particularly William and Catherine, as he has made hurtful comments about their marriage not being based on love.
In the event of a divorce, Meghan Markle will blame Harry for the decline in her reputation. Reputation is crucial in Hollywood, and once one person speaks out, others tend to follow suit in a domino effect. While publications typically cover up bad behavior, if the Sussexes were to divorce, Meghan Markle would try to regain public sympathy by resorting to lies.
However, given what has already come to light and what could potentially surface, it is doubtful that anyone will side with her. She may attempt to twist the knife by making claims of domestic violence and assault, although this is purely speculative. There could even be another bombshell interview exposing the prince as a vile human being, but only Oprah and her inner circle would buy into such claims.
So, how could Harry salvage his reputation if there were to be a divorce? Let's explore a few possibilities. Firstly, a series of apologies would be necessary – one in private to his family, one to the public, and another to the press, acknowledging his past behavior. Secondly, he could quietly step away from public life, akin to Prince Andrew, to seek ways to repair his reputation.
Thirdly, he could choose to move to Africa and live the life he truly desires. Finally, Charles could remove the Sussex title from Prince Harry, creating a nightmare for Meghan Markle as she may have to revert to her maiden name. Harry and Meghan exchanged vows in May 2018, and if they were to divorce this year, their marriage would have lasted only six years.
Prince Harry has a chance to redeem his reputation if a divorce were to occur. It would require sincere apologies, a retreat from the public eye, and a strategic plan to rebuild his image. However, the road to recovery would not be easy, given the damage that has already been done.
As for Meghan Markle, she may resort to falsehoods during the divorce proceedings, but her credibility may be severely compromised. Regardless, only time will tell how Prince Harry can reshape his public perception if the couple were to go their separate ways.
