Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly taking different approaches to the continuing fallout from the Duke of Sussex's fractured relationship with the Royal Family, as new reports suggest Meghan is increasingly focused on building her business ventures while Harry remains entangled in disputes with his relatives.
The latest claims surfaced ahead of the upcoming wedding of Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, an event expected to draw senior members of the Royal Family, including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Catherine. According to reports cited by The Mirror, Prince Harry has not been invited to the ceremony, highlighting the ongoing distance between the Duke of Sussex and his family.
The reported omission has reignited discussion about the state of Harry's relationship with Buckingham Palace more than six years after he and Meghan stepped back from royal duties and relocated to the United States.
Royal author Duncan Larcombe told The Mirror that even if an invitation had been extended, Harry would likely have faced a difficult decision because of his strained relationship with Prince William.
"The sticking point is William's attendance," Larcombe said. "Harry's not going to agree to go to an event where he's going to be forced to come face to face with his brother, who is absolutely still livid with him."
While those remarks represent Larcombe's assessment rather than confirmation from either prince, they reflect a widely observed reality: public appearances involving both brothers have become increasingly rare since the publication of Harry's memoir Spare and a series of high-profile interviews criticizing the monarchy.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond offered a separate explanation for the reported guest list. Speaking to The Mirror, Bond argued that inviting Harry and Meghan could have shifted attention away from the wedding itself.
She described excluding the Sussexes as "the most sensible course," suggesting that their presence would inevitably dominate media coverage surrounding Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's ceremony.
The reports also suggest Meghan's priorities have increasingly shifted toward her commercial ventures in California. Her lifestyle brand, As Ever, has become a central focus of her public activities, with new product launches and business initiatives placing greater emphasis on entrepreneurship than royal affairs.
Larcombe argued that this difference in focus may be creating a divergence between the couple's public trajectories.
"Meghan's keeping very busy building her brand, while Harry's busy coping with his worst nightmare, living life as a pseudo-celebrity royal," Larcombe told The Mirror.
The contrast reflects a broader challenge facing Harry since leaving royal life. Despite efforts to establish a new identity through media projects, charitable work and speaking engagements, many of his public appearances continue to generate discussion about his relationship with King Charles and Prince William.
Harry has previously spoken openly about his discomfort with royal life and media scrutiny. In comments frequently cited by royal observers, he said: "I don't want this job. I don't want this role. Wherever this is headed, I don't like it. It killed my mum."
For Meghan, according to the report, continued association with royal disputes may present a business challenge as she seeks to position As Ever as a lifestyle and wellness brand rather than a platform tied to palace controversies. Larcombe described her as "very determined, very ambitious, very focused and very driven," suggesting she is increasingly focused on establishing an identity independent of royal conflicts.
