Prince Harry and Meghan Markle find their ambitious plans at a crossroads, with challenges looming large.
Seasoned royal commentator, Richard Fitzwilliams, has voiced strong reservations about the couple's rumored aspiration to redefine themselves as the "American Royal Family."
Following unsettling news from the palace regarding King Charles's and Kate Middleton's health struggles, Fitzwilliams cautioned the Duke and Duchess of Sussex against leveraging their royal ties for monetary gains.
Coinciding with this, just ahead of Prince William and Prince Harry's much-anticipated speeches at the Diana Legacy Awards, Meghan Markle introduced her newest venture, "American Riviera Orchard," complemented by a freshly minted Instagram page.
However, the Princess of Wales's poignant video announcement regarding her cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment has introduced a potential stumbling block for the Sussexes. This development could compel them to reassess their plans amid concerns of a further decline in their public favor.
In an interview with the Sun, Fitzwilliams advised the couple residing in Montecito to exercise caution in their future endeavors. He stated, "I struggle to see how the Sussexes can capitalize on their royal connections in the foreseeable future."
Acknowledging the emotional toll this might take on Harry, Fitzwilliams remarked, "The news about his father's health and Catherine's situation is undoubtedly distressing for him."
Highlighting the delicate state of their public image, he warned, "Their standing with the public is already fragile on both sides of the Atlantic. Any missteps could exacerbate this further."
The recent health revelations concerning King Charles and the Princess of Wales appear to have put a temporary halt on Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's parents' purported promotional efforts for their "American Royal Family" branding initiative.
