Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Post-Royal Life Plans Under Fire in Damning Article
Since stepping back from royal duties five years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced growing scrutiny, with tensions between them and the royal family only deepening over time.
After publicly criticizing the monarchy, the couple relocated to a lavish estate in Montecito, California, where they now live with limited ties to the royal institution.
According to insiders, the rift has become so vast that reconciliation appears unlikely. A former royal staffer even suggests that Harry has strayed from the values his late mother, Princess Diana, instilled in him.
Paul Burrell, who once served as Diana’s butler, weighed in on the controversy, saying, **"Harry and Meghan enjoy an incredibly privileged life—one that Harry has always known and Meghan has long sought."
He added, **"I always go back to what Diana taught Harry: that privilege comes with the duty of public service. But now, he seems to have lost sight of that lesson, embracing a celebrity lifestyle in Hollywood that is worlds apart from his royal upbringing."**
Burrell, who worked closely with Diana from 1987 until her passing in 1997, also commented on the backlash the couple continues to receive—especially in light of a recent critical article published by *Vanity Fair*.
"Vanity Fair is a highly respected publication, so for them to publish such a damning piece sets a significant precedent,"** he said.
"They’re not speculating; they’re listening to well-informed sources. I take this article as quite factual. While I’ve never met Meghan, I ask myself—can so many people be wrong? I doubt it. From my own experience, I know how difficult Harry can be. He can be petulant and spoiled—I’ve seen it firsthand. He has always lived in a bubble."
The *Vanity Fair* article in question, an 8,000-word feature titled *American Hustle*, delves into Harry and Meghan’s ambitious business ventures in the years since they left royal life.
The piece makes several explosive claims, including allegations that a member of Meghan’s team reached out to a publishing house regarding a potential post-divorce memoir. It also raises concerns from their Montecito neighbors and paints a troubling picture of what it’s like to work for the Sussexes.
Although Harry and Meghan have reportedly been left *distressed* by the allegations and have denied them, an expert suggests they are making the right choice by refraining from publicly responding to the article—at least for now.
