The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to “heading in a new direction for their brand” as the couple embark on a series of solo engagements – and we want to hear your thoughts on the move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s professional engagements are reportedly taking different paths as the couple attend events alone – but do you want to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex work together again?
It comes after Meghan attended a Thanksgiving event last week for the Southern California Welcome Project, in partnership with the Archewell Foundation, where she was spotted alone. In a statement, Meghan reflected on the “heartfelt dinner” held for Afghan women who have resettled in the U.S, with the organisation, Mina’s List.
It read: “The Duchess expressed her deep appreciation to the attendees for sharing their personal stories and cultural experiences, underscoring her excitement for future gatherings that continue to strengthen these connections.” Meanwhile, Harry has conducted a series of events alone to promote the Invictus Winter Games 2025, including a comedic skit alongside rapper, Jelly Roll.
The Duke was pictured about to receive his first-ever tattoo – which turned out to be a prank in order to put the spotlight on the upcoming games. The younger prince also spent two days in Canada where he launched the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler school programme at the Seaforth Armoury.
Harry delighted sports fans when he attended the Grey Cup ahead of the Toronto Argonauts’ clash with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers earlier this month. PR expert and founder of No Strings Public Relations, Riley Gardiner hailed Harry’s decision to arrive alone a “smart move.”
He told the Express: “It means the spotlight can stay on the games and away from every little thing Meghan does. He’s showing respect for the athletes and the cause without any distractions. I think his confidence comes across as real, which is key to winning back trust and restoring his image after some tough moments. It feels like a well-thought-out brand launch mixing meaningful engagements with unexpected public appearances.”
“Then we have got the solo engagements, so they are experimenting.” Meanwhile, royal expert Jennie Bond has defended the Sussexes decision to take separate paths, claiming that “they can pursue separate interests effectively” and “have twice the impact”.
She also told the publication: “It seems quite sensible to me for them each to capitalise on their individual strengths – Harry concentrating mostly on charity work and social issues, while Meghan goes down a more commercial route.” As the Sussexes pursue a separation in their professional lives, royal expert Angela Levin has questioned if it’s in a “bad state” as Harry faces “trouble with his US visa.”
She told GB News: “They say they’re going to work separately, then they say they’re buying a house in Portugal — you don’t do that if you don’t want to separate for most of the time, so I wonder if it’s in a very bad state. But I’m sure they’re trying to work out something.”
As Harry prepares for more solo engagements, we want to know if you would like to see the Duke and Duchess work together again. Vote in our poll HERE to have your say.
