As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle contemplate separate projects outside their shared Sussex brand, public favor could lean towards the prince, according to a royal analyst's recent speculation.
Kinsey Schofield, a seasoned journalist and author, shared her insights with GB News' Mark Dolan, addressing the buzz around Prince Harry's potential retreat from the showbiz scene to dedicate himself to passion projects. Among these ventures is a speculated documentary on Africa. Concurrently, Meghan Markle, who recently joined the roster of the high-profile Hollywood agency, WME, seems poised to delve further into entertainment-focused initiatives.
In Schofield's view, a comparative success of one spouse over the other in their respective projects could send ripples through the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's marital dynamics.
"Mark, it's bound to go south. It's bound to go south," opined Schofield.
Should the royal couple choose to zero in on individual ventures rather than joint undertakings, Schofield, author of "R is for the Revenge Dress," believes that the public's forgiveness may come quicker for Prince Harry compared to his wife.
"Prince Harry may find a smoother road to public redemption than Meghan Markle," Schofield shared, "Meghan is often painted as the initiator. If you've delved into 'Spare,' you understand Harry's longstanding discomfort with his royal life. Meghan was the catalyst encouraging him to abandon this resentment and seek other avenues. So, yes, I predict that Prince Harry would be the first to be absolved by public sentiment."
Schofield ventured further, suggesting that Prince Harry's charitable endeavors could bolster his public support, especially in the aftermath of the controversy surrounding his memoir "Spare" and subsequent interviews.
"Moreover, his continual dedication to philanthropy, a trait that endeared him to the public initially and evoked memories of his mother, Princess Diana, could facilitate forgiveness," added the royal commentator.
She continued, "Should Meghan opt to endorse household appliances while Harry implores public attention to pressing issues in Africa, aiming to foster global betterment, it won't reflect favorably on Meghan. So, in the realm of public pardon, Harry would likely be the first recipient, if there is one at all."
This discussion follows a Page Six report proposing that Prince Harry is considering an Africa-focused Netflix documentary sans Meghan Markle, though International Business Times could not independently confirm this.
Meanwhile, sources hint that Prince Harry's plans are on hold due to the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike. Following this report, Rochelle White, a culture and brand expert, proposed to the Mirror that the Duke might be "contemplating a retreat" from the showbiz sphere, given his distaste for the "celebrity lifestyle."
White anticipates the Duke of Sussex investing his time in activities that resonate more with his personal interests and convictions.
