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Prince Harry Feels Lost as Meghan Takes Spotlight, Experts Suggest

Prince Harry is reportedly grappling with a growing sense of disorientation and frustration, as his life appears increasingly overshadowed by his wife Meghan Markle’s evolving public ventures. The Duke of Sussex is said to be struggling with his identity and purpose following a string of personal and professional changes since stepping back from royal duties.

According to royal insiders, Harry has become disheartened by the volatility surrounding Meghan’s public life and feels sidelined in both his marriage and professional endeavors. One royal expert, commenting on the current state of Harry’s life, shared a stark assessment:

“If you think about it critically, what else does he [Harry] have left? I mean, he’s resigned from Sentebale, while it’s being investigated. He’s no longer a working royal, [and while] he has his other charity work with the Invictus Games, his involvement is not as in-depth because it’s every few years,” the expert explained.

“He’s just watching Meghan go from experiment to experiment, you know, taking his kids to school and dropping them off – but really, there isn’t much there in terms of the man. What is the man about?” they added, questioning the direction of Harry’s post-royal life.

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This critique comes as Harry continues to make sporadic public appearances, most recently with a surprising visit to China on behalf of Travalyst, his sustainable travel initiative. The trip, which received modest media coverage, has added to the perception of uncertainty surrounding Harry’s current role in the public eye. Media correspondent Bronte Coy also weighed in on Harry’s recent activities, noting that 2024 has shaped up to be an unfocused and difficult year for the Duke.

“It’s [Harry’s visit to China] kind of the latest in what appears to be a bit of an erratic year for him – it was surprising,” Coy said. “With Harry, it feels so scattergun. It’s largely been the court cases – when I think of what has happened this year in terms of what he’s generated headlines for and the work he’s been doing. He seems lost.”

While Meghan has continued to launch new projects and expand her media presence, Harry appears to be retreating from the limelight. His once prominent philanthropic work now seems less central, and observers suggest that without a clear path forward, the prince is caught in a period of personal uncertainty.

As the Sussexes chart separate public trajectories, questions persist over how Prince Harry will define his identity and purpose in this new chapter of life.

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