Rumours of professional separation fuel speculation about Sussexes’ future
Rumours of tension between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reignited following claims that the Duchess’s team explored the possibility of a controversial book deal behind Harry’s back.
According to an insider cited by Vanity Fair, Meghan’s team allegedly approached a publishing house to gauge interest in a book about her life “post-divorce” from Prince Harry, despite the couple being very much married. The insider clarified that the discussions were hypothetical, with no formal proposal submitted.
While the meeting does not confirm plans for a split, royal commentators suggest that the discussions, if true, would be a source of upset for Harry. Another source suggested Meghan may have been approached by publishers rather than initiating the talks herself.
This report comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to take steps toward a “professional separation,” with Harry focusing on his charitable work and Meghan attending glitzy solo events. Despite these individual pursuits, Harry has previously dismissed divorce rumours, joking at an event in New York, “We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times… It’s hard to keep up with.”
Speculation about tensions further intensified after Harry’s 40th birthday tribute, where he celebrated his role as a father to their two children but made no mention of Meghan—an omission noted by observers as uncharacteristic.
Currently, the Sussexes have a four-book deal with Penguin Random House, with Meghan having released a children’s book and Harry publishing his memoir, Spare. If the alleged book discussions were conducted without Harry’s knowledge, it could add strain to the couple’s public-facing unity.
As the Sussexes navigate their evolving roles, these reports highlight the complexities of balancing personal and professional ambitions in the public eye.
