The Duke and Duchess of Sussex find themselves grappling with stalled careers this year, notably with a lack of television projects despite Meghan's contract signing with William Morris Endeavor (WME) in April.
Adding to the challenges, Meghan faced a notable setback when Meg Bellamy, portraying Kate Middleton in The Crown Season 6, reportedly replaced her as the new face of Dior.
Speculations heightened as Queen Camilla was seen donning Dior Haute Couture during an official visit to the Palace of Versailles in September, coinciding with reports of Meghan's potential deal with the fashion brand falling through.
According to a source speaking to the Daily Express, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle believe that the royal family is discreetly undermining their careers.
"There’s a general feeling that there has been a vendetta waged against them," the source disclosed. "There have been talks held with high-profile brands that didn’t lead to anything but should have done. Those brands then actively courted other members of the family," they explained.
The insider pointed out the suspicious timing of Camilla's Dior outing around the same time as the rumored deal's collapse, emphasizing, "It was all very suspicious." As the couple navigates challenges in the public eye, questions linger about the impact of these perceived setbacks on their professional trajectories.
