Despite their polished public image, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly navigating a turbulent year, with rumors swirling about the state of their marriage, which insiders claim is deteriorating with each passing day.
While Meghan is attempting to re-enter show business with a new lifestyle show—possibly inspired by Martha Stewart or Pamela Anderson—Harry is said to be focusing on repairing relationships with those he distanced himself from in the past.
Since launching her show, With Love, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has been relentlessly promoting her brand through various means, from sending festive gift boxes to Kris Jenner to subtly incorporating her children, Archie and Lilibet, into her marketing efforts. It's a notable shift considering Meghan previously emphasized her decision to move the children out of England to give them a quieter, more private upbringing away from the public eye.
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However, her latest approach has reportedly sparked tension with Harry, who, according to royal expert Matt Wilkinson of The Sun, is unhappy with the way the children are being jostled around for marketing purposes.
"My understanding of this is that, up to a certain stage, Harry would much rather his children were not seen," Wilkinson explained. "He doesn’t want them to be papped. He’s got this idea that if he takes them outside of Montecito, there’s a horde of us out there trying to take pictures of his kids. They’re not, by the way!"
To Meghan's credit, while she does involve her children in her projects, she has been careful not to expose their faces publicly. This demonstrates her commitment to protecting their privacy, but it also fuels curiosity and public fascination with them. "She grew up in California, she once said she would like to have a more California-style lifestyle, take them down the beach, go out, do stuff. She doesn’t want to hide them away," Wilkinson added.
Still, the debate over Meghan's choices remains polarizing. Wilkinson commented, "You could argue that Meghan isn’t exploiting the children, she’s just…well maybe she is exploiting them, but she’s using them to display her brand. She’s a mother. A homemaker and cooking at home."