Meghan Markle is reportedly placing the blame for her stalled Hollywood ambitions on Prince Harry, as tensions rise between the couple amid underperforming projects and dwindling public interest. According to sources close to the couple, Markle, 43, is growing increasingly frustrated with what she sees as Harry's failure to support her aspirations after they stepped back from royal duties and relocated to California.
"Nothing is going the way she wanted or expected," a royal insider told RadarOnline.com. "Clearly, the luster of Harry's title has worn off with the public and players in Hollywood. The doors are closing all around her, and Harry isn't doing enough to help her."
Since moving to the U.S. in 2020, Harry and Meghan have launched several high-profile projects, including their bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview and the Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries, both of which generated widespread attention. However, their more recent efforts have received lukewarm responses. Meghan's Netflix cooking show With Love, Meghan drew criticism and currently holds a 36% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Her earlier podcast Archetypes was also discontinued after a single season.
"Harry's busy with his charities and there isn't a lot he can do anyway because he isn't business-minded," the source said. "Obviously, he was raised in a different world, where everything was handed to him on a silver platter." They added: "There were people to make his appointments, shine his shoes and pay the bills. It must make Markle throw her hands up seeing how helpless and ineffectual Harry is. Everything seems to rest on her shoulders."
The strain appears to be taking a personal toll as well. Insiders claim that Meghan has grown increasingly impatient with Harry's efforts to reconcile with the royal family, especially in light of past tensions. A friend of the Duchess reportedly said, "Why Harry is reaching out to the royals with an olive branch is beyond her comprehension. She's certainly not happy about that."
Speculation about their relationship has intensified amid rumors that the couple is facing deeper personal challenges. While no public confirmation has been made, insiders suggest Meghan has distanced herself emotionally, reportedly pushing Harry to step up his efforts to generate traction in the U.S.
Meanwhile, Meghan continues to face criticism from Hollywood insiders and the press. Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter alleged in his memoir that Meghan was displeased with the magazine's 2017 profile, which focused on her relationship with Harry rather than her charitable work.
"She thinks it's time to hold him accountable for all the nonsense he's put her through," one source claimed, hinting at escalating frustration behind the scenes. Markle's long-anticipated lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard-recently rebranded to As Ever-has struggled to gain traction, compounding pressure on the couple's financial and public image strategy.
With King Charles battling cancer and preparing Prince William for succession, insiders suggest Harry's future role within the monarchy remains tenuous. "It's no secret that William intends to strip his brother and sister-in-law of their titles once he's king," said the insider. "She wants Harry to quit acting like a wounded puppy and fight back."
