The Duke of Sussex is reportedly struggling to adjust to life in California as Meghan Markle pours her energy into her growing lifestyle brand. According to a source who spoke with RadarOnline, Prince Harry has been confiding in friends about feeling increasingly sidelined as his wife dedicates long hours to her company, As Ever.
The insider claimed that every hour Meghan spends on her brand is “an hour the duke is feeling sidelined.” Harry, 39, and Meghan, 43, live in Montecito with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who are sixth and seventh in line to the British throne. While the couple has emphasized their desire to raise their children away from the pressures of royal life, insiders say the transition has not been easy for Harry.
The source described the prince as “feeling more isolated than ever” as Meghan juggles what were called “endless commitments,” often beginning her days before sunrise. Harry has allegedly confided, “This isn’t the life I thought I was choosing,” pointing to a growing sense of disappointment.
Beyond the busy schedules, insiders suggest the couple’s dynamic has shifted in ways that leave Harry feeling excluded. Meghan’s commitments, according to the source, mean she “doesn’t include Harry the way she once did, aside from the occasional acknowledgment.”
The insider went on to explain that Harry longs for “quiet, ordinary moments with her,” the kind of time they once prioritized. Instead, he now reportedly jokes that he “practically has to book a slot with his wife” in order to spend time together.
The reports come amid ongoing scrutiny of the Sussexes’ life in California since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. While the couple has achieved commercial success through media deals, speaking engagements, and now Meghan’s latest business venture, observers note that the demands of building a brand may be creating new strains behind the scenes.
Harry has spoken openly in the past about seeking a life outside the constraints of the monarchy, emphasizing the importance of family, privacy, and personal freedom. But according to insiders, the realities of his new role appear to have left him feeling adrift at times, particularly as Meghan focuses on her business endeavors.
Whether these reported tensions represent growing pains or deeper struggles remains to be seen. For now, speculation continues as the couple balances public scrutiny with their private challenges in Montecito.