Prince Harryhas been urged to 'beg for forgiveness' from the royal family as commentators claim he and Meghan Markle have 'blown it' in Hollywood, with the Duchess reportedly exploring acting work again while the couple are said to be struggling to monetise their Sussex brand in California.
The latest round of royal speculation follows a series of bruising years for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, relocated to Montecito and attempted to build a media and lifestyle empire off the back of their royal status.
Their Netflix docuseries, Harry's memoir and Meghan's cancelled Spotify podcast once looked like the pillars of that plan. Now, some observers are questioning whether that moment has passed.
The most recent commentary came onRoyals Uncensored, a spin-off ofPiers Morgan Uncensoredon YouTube, where journalist Maureen Callahan painted a bleak picture of Meghan's prospects in the United States.
Speaking to host Jo Elvin, Callahan claimed that, in her view, Americans see 'absolutely no way back' for the Duchess.
'In America, our view of it is there's absolutely no way back for Meghan,' Callahan said. 'Meghan does not want to go back, she has burned those bridges.' While that is plainly an opinion rather than a measurable fact, it reflects a growing narrative among some US commentators that the couple's protest phase has run its course.
Reports in the US press, most prominently in theNew York Post, have suggested that Harry and Meghan may consider downsizing from their reported $14 million Montecito mansion and that Meghan is 'actively looking for acting work.'
According to reports, the Duchess has denied, a return to screen roles is being explored as other revenue streams falter.
Still, the rumours have proved irresistible to commentators who argue that the couple's early post-royal momentum has stalled. Callahan toldRoyals Uncensoredviewers that Harry and Meghan are 'having a lot of trouble monetising what they used to be able to monetise, which was their connection to the Royal Family, [the] secrets of the Royal Family.' In her telling, the couple's insider cachet has faded over time.
'The information supply has been choked off,' she said, suggesting that with fewer fresh revelations about life behind palace walls, the selling power of the Sussex brand has weakened.
Source: International Business Times UK
