In the heart of London, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle harbor suspicions of a covert vendetta orchestrated by the Royal Family. The fortunes of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have plummeted this year, marked by the absence of any television projects despite Meghan's April contract with William Morris Endeavor (WME).
Adding complexity, Meghan faced a significant snub as Meg Bellamy, portraying Kate Middleton in The Crown Season 6, reportedly supplanted her as the new face of Dior. Reports of a lucrative deal with the fashion brand for the Suits alum were overshadowed by Queen Camilla's public appearance in Dior Haute Couture at the Palace of Versailles in September. This has fueled Harry and Meghan's suspicion of a clandestine effort by the royal family to undermine their careers. A prevailing sentiment of a vendetta, as expressed by a source to the Daily Express, lingers.
Further complicating matters, talks with high-profile brands yielded nothing but missed opportunities. Brands that failed to align with the Sussexes actively courted other family members, intensifying the intrigue. The timing of Camilla's Dior outing, coinciding with the demise of the deal, adds a layer of suspicion.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry endeavors to mend ties with the royal family amid ongoing financial challenges. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex grapple with setbacks, including Spotify terminating their deal, their Netflix documentary dubbed a 'Hollywood loser,' and a significant funding drop in their Archewell Foundation.
On a personal level, the couple has long been at odds with the Royal Family, launching consistent attacks since departing the Firm in 2020. A reported phone call to King Charles on his birthday suggested a potential step towards reconciliation in November.
However, the feud escalated with the release of Omid Scobie's book, Endgame, infamous as Meghan Markle's 'mouthpiece.' Beyond explosive claims about King Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, Scobie faced backlash for implicating two senior members in concerns over Prince Archie's skin color in the Dutch version of the book.
According to a source speaking to the Daily Express, Prince Harry's attempts to reach out to his family seem futile, signaling a widening rift. Whether with Charles or William, the royal family remains reluctant to reconcile with Harry. Trust, understandably, is in scarce supply in these intricate royal dynamics.
