Prince Harry, who recently received high praise for his solo charitable trips worldwide, appears to "cannot resist" his "Diva Duchess" Meghan Markle.
According to RadarOnline.com, henpecked Prince Harry, 40, remains under the 43-year-old former TV actress' thumb even though they are oceans apart, and she treats the former party animal like the iron-fisted parent of a young teen.
An insider revealed that he must check in regularly and follow her road trip rules, which include a strict 11 p.m. curfew.
From late September to early October, the Duke of Sussex traveled worldwide to support his various charities, including stops in Manhattan and South Africa.
The couple's "star power wasn't as successful as they hoped," which has led a rogue Prince Harry to "soar on his own" in the type of solo outings royal fans once "adored him for."
PR expert Mark Burkowski told an outlet, "There has been a separation [of their work] for a while. They needed to change the narrative."
Although Burkowski and numerous other analysts have all but confirmed the Sussex career split, some believe it is a metaphor for a troubled union behind closed doors. Prince Harry may be "going back to the basics" of his pre-Meghan life, but "Duchess Difficult" superfan Emma Pagnoni Fabiani disputes this theory.
"Sources close to the couple have clarified that their current focus on individual projects has nothing to do with marital problems. It's a deliberate choice that allows them to pursue their personal career goals while continuing to support each other," the admin of a Prince Harry and Meghan fan page on Instagram claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have previously been accused of "deliberately staging signs of marital trouble" to keep their names in the media spotlight, OK! Magazine reported.
These examples prompted Fabiani to conclude that the Sussex "marriage is solid, and there are no signs of trouble." Despite working separately on specific projects, they remain profoundly united as a couple," said the royal observer.
"She's just super controlling. She extends her tentacles to rein him back into her web anytime the old Harry we all thought was a dunce, but a lovable one comes crawling home. It is sad to see him grovel back like a dog with his tail between his legs," a royal insider shared about the Diva Duchess.
"They are so toxic. He has unresolved PTSD trauma from his mother's death, and she exploits that. She also seems to resent Harry in a way because she fought for fame her entire life and he had it before birth even," an X commenter brutally dished.
Divorce rumors surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to escalate as they attend events alone, with reports claiming they intend to live "completely separate lives."
The couple has been known for their joint appearances in philanthropic activities, but they have not recently been seen together at any public events.
Because Prince Harry was uncomfortable pursuing deals with Netflix and Spotify and was being ridiculed, the source also claimed that the marriage had been broken for a long time. This was because Prince Harry missed his lifestyle in the United Kingdom.
On the other hand, a few of the couple's friends have refuted the suggestion that Prince Harry and Meghan are considering ending their relationship and have stated that it is "normal" for them not to want to do everything together.
According to a friend of the couple who recently spoke to PEOPLE Magazine, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently developing what is referred to as a "twin-track approach." This approach allows him to concentrate on his charitable work while she grows her business and resumes her career in Hollywood.
According to reports, the couple has also purchased a house in Portugal, which many people interpret as an attempt to get closer to the royal family without being physically present in the United Kingdom. This comes when rumors of a breakup continue to plague the couple.
Prince Harry and Meghan could also obtain a "Golden Visa" if they owned property in Portugal. This visa would allow them to enter the Schengen area of the European Union, which would allow them to "travel quite easily" across the continent.
Business Times has reached out to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for comments.
