Meghan Markle is finally leaning into her entertainer side again - and doing it without Prince Harry! Is this a sign of trouble in paradise? Or just a... division of labor?? We've all noticed Meg stepping out more and more by herself. She's got her own Netflix show and lifestyle brand, plus she just invited herself to Balenciaga's Paris Fashion Week show, was spotted with Vogue's new editor-in-chief, Chloe Malle, and will reportedly be on the cover of Harper's Bazaar soon. All this is a sign of what's to come, according to an Us Weekly insider. Speaking to the outlet on Wednesday, they said: "Meghan was excited [for her] Paris Fashion Week debut. She was looking forward to the moment. It's a big statement about where she's headed." Related: Harry & Meghan Get Booed During World Series Date Night! The Suits alum has kept herself VERY busy in recent weeks - and is doing everything she can to make the necessary connections. A second insider said: "Meghan didn't want to just stay [put] in Montecito, and now has more time to do other things. She wants to get out there, reach out to people and work on her relationships." Contents [hide] 1 Meghan's Plans 2 How Harry Feels 3 Royal Pains 4 Will It Work? Meghan's Plans Through all her networking, the mother of two is repositioning herself as a solo brand, a rare departure from her dynamic duo presence with her husband. While they're still working on many causes together, Meghan is ready for her shining star moment, PR expert Jane Owen dished: "This is the first time we're seeing Meghan as an individual brand again. It's a shift toward individuality. Meghan is no longer half of a royal duo. She's re-emerging as a solo brand: global, aspirational and strategically aloof. The royal chapter was about proximity to power. This one's about reclaiming it." But is this the beginning of the end?? Is she building out her brand to have something to fall back on amid a divorce? It wasn't long ago we were hearing tons of marriage issue speculation, after all. The first insider downplayed any cause for concern by stressing this is a good thing: "It's healthy for them as a couple to have separate spheres, identities and passion projects." The source noted "they will be very [professionally] divided now," and "it's what they have been doing all year." But they have also made several rare and unexpected public sightings together, too. (c) MEGA/WENN How Harry Feels But how does Harry feel about this?! Fortunately, he's on board. It might actually be helpful for him! The first source pointed out that all the "negative attention" his spouse receives "hasn't been helpful for Harry's work." Owen added: "He seems happier doing the quieter, cause-driven work. They're still a team, but they're playing to their own strengths now." Dang. "Happier"... without her? Royal commentator Amanda Matta also chimed in on the matter, sharing: "It's clear that [Meghan's career] is moving forward with a sharper public profile [but] they both know how to share the spotlight when it serves their shared goals." With that in mind, the second confidant said Meghan has Harry's full support: "He always thinks she's making the right moves." The first source went on to say the Duke is just happy his partner has "something she can sink her teeth into," elaborating: "It's what she successfully did before him, and he believes in the saying, 'Happy wife, happy life.' He's happy not to be involved in that world." He'd much prefer doing his activism work more privately, royal historian Marlene Koenig explained: "He thrives when he's [working] with charities, especially the military and kids. And he has every reason to be proud of the Invictus [Games'] success. This is where he shines... the reality is this is an extension of what he did as a working royal and the life he knows." Royal Pains There's just one VERY big problem for Harry. If he intends to win his way back into the royal family, Meghan's fame could ruin his plans! Amanda predicted this would put a hard stop on a return to his working royal role: "In the royal world, titles, rules and restrained symbolism really matter. When you swap those for flashy brand deals [and] appearances and contracts, you're signaling a different kind of ambition. " The California-based couple could find themselves "too far removed, both culturally and operationally, from what people like William and Charles can accept in those they associate with." It could also become too difficult for the public "to relate to them as royals rather than entertainers." Um, is that what the public does with royals? Relate to them? Hmm. That said, with William's attitude about the monarchy these days, it's doubtful Harry will make any real headway with a return to the fold, so this might be something he doesn't really need to worry about anyway. (c) MEGA/WENN The Firm is likely already disappointed in Meg's latest endeavors, especially as she relies on her Duchess of Sussex title, which Matta said the Palace
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How Prince Harry Feels About Meghan Markle Distancing Herself From Him As She Builds Her Own Solo Brand
October 29, 2025
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