As rumors swirl around Meghan Markle's next move, insiders suggest that the Duchess of Sussex is gearing up to release an explosive memoir detailing her tumultuous relationship with the British royal family. This potential tell-all could not only reignite the ongoing feud with the monarchy but also become a highly lucrative project for Markle, especially after her recent setbacks, such as the loss of her Spotify deal.
"There's so much demand for Meghan to speak out, whether that's in the form of another sit-down interview or even her own memoir," an anonymous source revealed. "She has the potential to make an absolute fortune and clear up a lot of questions."
This speculation comes at a time when the Duchess's next professional steps are under close scrutiny. After her contract with Spotify ended, many began to wonder what direction Markle would take. Reports indicated that the launch of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has been delayed, possibly waiting for the perfect moment to align with Netflix's promotional schedule for her anticipated cooking show.
"Everyone has to abide by Netflix's schedule these days. They are by far the biggest player in town," another insider shared. This delay in the product launch has led some branding experts to question whether American Riviera Orchard is more about image than a serious business venture.
"From a strategic and branding perspective, if you suggest you are going to launch something but then four months later nothing has happened, the world moves on," noted branding expert Norah Lawlor. She further speculated, "The bigger question is whether they have a real team on it, and whether that team has been able to negotiate the retail channel partnerships to get this into stores."
Despite these delays, Markle's potential memoir is seen as a significant opportunity. The Duchess's ability to attract global attention, despite any setbacks, could drive both public interest and financial success.
"If you are going to produce a product, be that jam or anything else, you want to try and establish demand as forensically as possible before you produce a d--- thing," marketing strategist Warren Johnson commented. He emphasized the value of leveraging Markle's substantial social media following to secure retail success, stating, "It's a whole lot easier to accelerate your retail listing if you go and see the buyer at Whole Foods and say, 'We've got a million Instagram follows.'"
Meanwhile, Markle's candidness about her mental health struggles in past interviews continues to fuel speculation that she has much more to say. Her previous revelations, particularly during her infamous 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, left the public and the royal family reeling. Now, as tensions remain high, sources close to the Sussexes suggest that both Meghan and Prince Harry are considering further public disclosures that could "go nuclear" on their relationship with the royal family.
"The talk among their friends is that it's time to take the gloves off and do away with the diplomacy," a source told Closer. "They're now being forced to figure out a strategy to fight back, and one option on the table is to go all-out with a big tell-all from Meghan where she completely lays out her side of the story."
Such a move would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the monarchy, potentially causing significant damage to an already strained relationship. Royal author Tom Quinn suggested that it's not a matter of if but when Markle will release her memoir. "Meghan knows that a personal memoir of her time in the UK as a working royal would sell millions of copies and make her the sort of money she craves. All this fills Charles, William, and Kate with horror," Quinn stated.
As for Prince Harry, he has hinted at having more material for a follow-up to his own memoir, "Spare," which further complicates the situation. The Sussexes seem to be carefully biding their time, weighing the right moment to strike back and tell their side of the story.
"Another tell-all would cause so much trouble; this feud would go nuclear," the insider claimed. "They're both being very cautious about it all right now, but eventually, Meghan is going to want to write her memoir, Harry is going to want to update Spare, and they are going to want to sit down and promote themselves on TV."
