Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are currently establishing a life for themselves in Hollywood; nevertheless, royal experts do not believe that the couple will be able to sustain their A-list position without the support of the palace. In the year 2023, they were referred to as "grifters" and a "flop," but after months of examination, the couple has been working to rehabilitate their image.
“It’s very difficult because he is part of an extraordinary institution and then suddenly he’s cut free from that. It’s a brave step into an unknown world. Unless they keep coming up with new initiatives and new goods, they’re going to disappear like so many other celebrities," royal author Hugo Vickers told Express UK.
The Sussexes' recent Colombia trip was seen as an opportunity to promote Meghan's brand, OK! Magazine reported.
"[She] sees this Colombia tour as her chance to prove to the world what a big star she is and how much the royal family misses her. Doing events like this was the one thing about royal life that appealed to her. She was furious when that was taken away because she knows she's such an asset,” an unnamed source claimed.
"She feels her and Harry together really shine when meeting dignitaries and locals, and it helps with the brand and their plan to be the alternative royal family. Meghan knows that nobody in the royal family can put on a show like her and Harry,” the anonymous insider added.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the claim that they were establishing a "progressive new role" inside the royal fold when they initially departed the United Kingdom; nevertheless, they were ultimately forced out of that role.
"When they left, they asked that they could still represent the family on tours but were told no, so she feels it's the ultimate revenge as they were both so upset when they were rejected," the undisclosed informant stated.
According to Anna Pasternak, an expert on royal affairs, Meghan and Prince Harry place a high level of importance on the acceptance of the people of the country that they are visiting.
"They can go and be honored in their own right. When you have this quasi-royal status, you're seen internationally as a royal and you're treated as such on tour, but you don't have the protection of the Foreign Office," Anna continued, adding that the unofficial visit was "a high-risk tour for them."
The partners were invited by Colombia's Vice President, Francia Márquez, to discuss digital safety. "As the Vice President of Colombia and Minister of Equality and Equity, I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country,” Márquez said in an official statement at the time.
In light of the fact that the Sussexes' time spent in Nigeria was so fruitful, Meghan and Prince Harry have also hinted at the possibility of pursuing more professional and charitable possibilities in other countries.
"In these vibrant locations, they will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress. In addition to these meaningful interactions, the Duke and Duchess will experience the rich heritage of Colombia,” Marquez stated.
Business Times has reached out to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for comments.
