Prince Harry‘s transition from senior royal to California-based public figure continues to invite debate. Royal commentators suggest the challenges that followed the Duke of Sussex’s departure from royal life have not fully eased, even years later. While his wife, Meghan Markle, has focused on building lifestyle and media projects in California, including her Netflix collaborations, experts say the 41-year-old has yet to carve out a similarly clear role for himself.
Expert dubs Prince Harry’s cameo in Meghan Markle’s Netflix series ‘silly’
Several royal watchers say Prince Harry has struggled to redefine his professional identity since stepping away from royal duties six years ago. They point to ongoing criticism, family distance following his 2023 memoir, and a mixed response to his and the Duchess of Sussex’s entertainment ventures.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams weighed in on Prince Harry’s short on-screen appearance in Markle’s Netflix cookery series, “With Love, Meghan,” calling the cameo misjudged rather than meaningful. Fitzwilliams said, “He simply looked silly in a cameo role in Meghan’s ill-fated cookery series,” adding that the appearance did little to strengthen Harry’s independent public profile.
The expert also pointed to challenges outside the entertainment space, noting that Harry faced disappointment after stepping away from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. In the UK, the couple has continued to face criticism over their candid commentary about royal life. Observers say this reaction has shaped public perception, even as the Sussexes maintain global name recognition.
Despite their worldwide visibility, experts suggest the royal couple has not yet fully translated that recognition into consistent Hollywood success. Fitzwilliams said, “Their brand is known worldwide.” He added, “Yet so far, they have struggled to gain traction as A-listers in Hollywood.”
Richard Fitzwilliams argued that while “Meghan is embracing Hollywood, Harry has effectively become her ‘spare.’ He still struggles with the spotlight, making him less marketable on his own.”
Originally reported by Khushali Srivastava on Reality Tea.
