Prince William has reportedly left Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “furious” after his surprise appearance in Hollywood, sparking new tensions between the royal brothers.
According to Radar Online, the California-based couple was angered when William appeared alongside actor Eugene Levy in a preview for the Apple TV+ travel series The Reluctant Traveler. Insiders say Meghan and Harry believe William’s cameo stole the spotlight they once hoped to claim for themselves.
Sources told the outlet that Harry and Meghan suspect William’s move was no coincidence. “Harry and Meghan are certain it’s not by chance that so many major stars are keeping their distance,” a royal confidant claimed. “They believe it’s now trendier for celebrities to align themselves with William and Kate – and the jealousy is eating away at them.”
The source added that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are convinced William’s growing presence in Hollywood circles is undermining their own efforts. “To them, it seems like William is making things more difficult for them to grab any of the limelight they crave. They are even convinced he is poisoning Hollywood executives against them,” the insider said.
The report comes after Meghan’s second Netflix series failed to make an impact, with the show struggling to break into the platform’s top 10 despite her attempts to secure well-known celebrity guests. An insider claimed Meghan was left feeling embarrassed by the outcome. “Meghan felt humiliated when the top-tier stars failed to show up,” the source explained.
For Harry and Meghan, the Hollywood dream has become more complicated as William and Kate’s popularity among celebrities appears to grow. While the Sussexes once sought to build a brand around their royal status in California, sources say they now fear their efforts are being overshadowed.
William’s low-key but effective Hollywood appearance is being viewed as a turning point, highlighting the widening gap between the two royal households. Whether intentional or not, insiders say the Prince of Wales has positioned himself as the royal figure celebrities are eager to associate with — leaving Harry and Meghan frustrated as they struggle to maintain their own star power.