Prince Harry is said to be growing increasingly frustrated with Meghan Markle’s relentless pursuit of online attention, as she continues to feature him and their children in social media videos, according to Radar Online.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, has appeared in several of Meghan’s recent Instagram Reels, which highlight family moments such as pumpkin carving, a visit to a pumpkin patch, and a “staged” World Series celebration. However, sources claim Harry has grown tired of being used as part of her efforts to establish herself as a social media influencer.
“He’s very aware of her parading him around,” an insider told Page Six. “He doesn’t love the social media displays.” The tension reportedly worsened after the couple was booed at game four of the World Series in Los Angeles, where they sat in front of baseball icon Sandy Koufax and NBA legend Magic Johnson. When shown on the stadium’s big screen, the crowd jeered loudly.
Despite the negative reaction, Meghan posted multiple clips from the game, several of which prominently featured Harry. The posts came just days after she shared a Halloween video that briefly showed the faces of their children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, before deleting it following backlash.
Sources say the Duke has also become annoyed by Meghan’s continued use of her royal title for branding purposes. During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., she carried a large tote bag emblazoned with “DS” for Duchess of Sussex in bold blue letters—an act many critics called “tacky,” given the couple’s decision to leave royal duties more than five years ago.
Meghan also incorporated royal symbolism into her lifestyle brand, As Ever, launching a $64 “Signature Candle No. 519,” referencing their royal wedding date, May 19, 2018. According to the insider, Harry “is aware” that his wife is using their titles for marketing, something they described as “not a great look and very Fergie-esque,” comparing it to Sarah Ferguson’s post-divorce ventures.
“The shine has worn off, which is fair at this point in a relationship,” the source added. “He’s also blown up his life for her.”
Harry, once one of the most popular members of the royal family, has become a target of online ridicule for appearing disengaged in Meghan’s videos. One viral clip from the “staged” World Series celebration showed him sitting motionless while Meghan jumped and cheered.
“He’s used to being universally loved. Now it’s the exact opposite—actively booed,” the insider said, adding that Harry’s frustration continues to grow as his public image declines.