Duke of Sussex said to feel sidelined as Meghan focuses on her brand
Harry is reportedly struggling with regret over leaving royal life behind, with claims that he feels isolated and overshadowed as Meghan Markle pours her energy into her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
The Duke of Sussex once dreamed of building a new life of freedom with Meghan after stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020. But according to insiders, that dream has soured. One royal source told Radar Online: “The Duke will never admit it, but he’s burning inside.”
The couple’s paths appear to have drifted apart. Meghan is said to start her days before sunrise and immerse herself in work, while Harry devotes his time to the Invictus Games and charity projects. Yet friends claim he feels lonelier than ever.
“Now, he feels pushed to the sidelines, and most evenings he’s left with nothing to do while she’s tied up on calls or dealing with brand matters,” one insider revealed.
Another source added that Meghan’s demanding schedule has created distance between them: “Her expectations are so high, it leaves everyone on edge. She doesn’t include Harry the way she once did.”
For Harry, the sting is sharper knowing he sacrificed royal privileges and the closeness of his family for the life he imagined with Meghan. Now, reports suggest he is quietly devastated by how far reality has drifted from that dream.
