Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been drawn into fresh speculation over how their relationship with the royal family could affect Prince William when he eventually becomes king.
Commentator Mark Dolan has claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could attempt to establish what he described as a “rival royal court” in Britain, potentially creating further tensions with William and Catherine.
Speaking on The Royalist podcast, Dolan said: “Meghan and Harry will make life a misery for King William and Queen Catherine.”
He suggested that the California-based couple may seek to spend a significant part of the year in the UK while maintaining a separate public profile from the working royal family.
Dolan also predicted that the tensions could continue into the next generation, involving Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet as well as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Rubbish. William will cut them off at the knees, remove the titles, succession, website. He knows what must be done with his dangerous, unstable brother and his wife. Highly doubtful as to the rival court. A court requires followers. They have alienated and offended everyone. pic.twitter.com/OfE5izKlLh
— Lee Cohen 🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@TheTeaWithLee) July 31, 2026
His comments, published by the Daily Express, were later challenged by royal and policy commentator Lee Cohen.
Responding on X, formerly known as Twitter, Cohen dismissed the idea of a successful rival court as “rubbish.”
He argued that William would take firm action to protect the monarchy, potentially reviewing Harry and Meghan’s royal titles, their position on the royal website and their place in the line of succession.
Cohen also questioned whether the Sussexes would have enough support to create an alternative royal circle in Britain.
“A court requires followers,” he wrote, claiming that the couple had already damaged many of their relationships.
Neither Harry nor Meghan has publicly suggested that they plan to establish a rival royal court in the UK, and the claims remain the personal opinions of the commentators involved.
