Prince Harry stepped out alone in California, and was photographed at the Los Angeles launch party for chef José Andrés’ new cookbook “Spain My Way” at Andrés’ San Laurel restaurant. Harry was all smiles as he posed with celebrity chef and broker Alan, with Meghan Markle noticeably absent from the outing.The appearance came shortly after Meghan traveled to Geneva alone to give a speech about safe spaces for children online, with Harry similarly absent from that trip. The two separate solo outings have sparked new comments from royal watchers about the direction of the couple’s relationship.
Royal commentators on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are heading in different directions
Harry’s absence from Meghan’s trip to Geneva did not go unnoticed. “I think they are heading in different directions, but this is a different issue,” Richard Fitzwilliams told GB News.Royal commentator Rafe Heidel Manko offered a more pointed assessment of the couple’s dynamic. “The marriage has been a huge success for Meghan in terms of her profile, in terms of her career, in terms of her wealth and status,” he told the outlet. “But I think that for Harry, one has to objectively say that the marriage was a disaster in terms of his status, his approval ratings, his relationship with the monarchy, and his relationship with the British people.
“Heidel Manko also suggested that Harry struggled to find a meaningful purpose in his new life. He added: “He chose a life in America that left him incapable of performing any meaningful role. As I have often said, he really knows how to be a prince, a polo player, or a soldier, and none of that is of much use in California.”
Ongoing tensions with the royal family
The couple have faced ongoing friction with the royal family since stepping down from their roles in 2020.
Sources indicated that Meghan in particular felt the weight of the double standards in how the couple was viewed. “She feels like she’s constantly being judged by a completely different rule book,” a source told Star magazine. “No matter what she does, Kate will be the golden girl and she will be the villain. There is one set of rules for William and Kate and another for them.
“All the resentment about the double standards is rising again.”
Concerns about the future of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s marriage
Growing speculation about the couple’s separate public appearances has also led to concerns among those close to them. “People in their world are starting to have very real fears that the marriage won’t last,” a source told RadarOnline.com. “The stress is getting worse all the time.”Representatives for Harry and Meghan did not respond publicly to the comment, and the couple gave no indication of any difficulties in their relationship.
