Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once again under scrutiny as questions swirl around their post-royal careers and evolving public image. Following reports about the status of their media deals and recent projects, experts are weighing in on what may be going wrong. While the couple remains highly visible, some believe their joint narrative may be limiting their individual potential. Now, a PR expert is offering insight into why Harry, in particular, could be feeling the impact.
Prince Harry ‘tied’ to joint Meghan Markle narrative isn’t working for him, says expert
Much of the recent conversation has centered around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s evolving relationship with Hollywood, particularly following claims about the status of their Netflix partnership. According to reports, the streaming giant is allegedly stepping back after a series of projects that did not match the success of their initial docuseries “Harry & Meghan.” While that project drew major attention, later releases are said to have struggled to generate similar buzz.
Against this backdrop, PR expert Mayah Riaz tells Mirror that Harry may be facing a unique challenge. She claims his personal brand still holds strong value, especially due to his military background and long-standing charity work. However, she argues that his close association with a shared narrative alongside Markle may not be working in his favor.
“From a PR standpoint, I would say that he is the safer asset,” Riaz explains. Continuing, she adds that Harry is often perceived as “more relatable and less polarising.” Still, she warns that his current positioning makes it difficult for him to stand apart. “Right now, he feels tied to a joint narrative that sadly isn’t always working in his favour,” she says.
Industry observers have also questioned whether the couple’s storytelling approach has become repetitive. Reports have suggested that their projects often revisit their royal exit and personal grievances, which some critics claim may be limiting their appeal.
Riaz believes the way forward lies in simplifying their strategy. “What’s needed is less glossy deals, more grounded storytelling,” she suggests. According to her, audiences may be looking for consistency and authenticity rather than carefully curated narratives.
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
