The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been on a losing streak in recent months. Their popularity is no longer what it used to be.
Things got so bad that some of their former famous friends started distancing themselves from the Montecito royals. Moreover, streaming giant Spotify decided to deliver the coup de grâce by not renewing their major contract.
Rumors left and right are even suggesting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are working hard to make amends and reconcile with the British Royal Family.
However, insiders say that King Charles III and the heir to the throne, Prince William, are not eager for a détente and prefer to stay as far away as possible.
To get the point across, while most members of the Royal Family received an invitation for a summer vacation with the King, the Sussexes did not get a proper one.
This means that their two children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — are still not going to spend time with their paternal grandfather.
The gossip also touches on their professional lives, with some even saying that they are on slippery ground with Netflix. Despite the success of the documentary Harry & Meghan, they have not been able to offer anything else.
The bosses at Netflix are getting nervous because they want good content, and they need it fast. The power couple likes to take their time to get everything right. They are not leaving money-hungry executives to rush them into any new venture.
However, things are about to change. Prince Harry and his wife could get a little boost from an unlikely event. The strike in Hollywood could buy the couple more time to complete their next hit project.
They need a big success now more than ever. It is crucial for their credibility three years after leaving the Royal Family with ambitious goals.
Writer and producer Paul Duddridge believes that the pair could win big if they play their cards right during the strike.
He stated, “Harry and Meghan may yet turn out to be beneficiaries of the strike. It will give them a much-needed chance to review their creative strategies while using the industry shutdown as cover.”
He continued in an interview with Express: “Harry and Meghan need to flip the narrative. They have seemingly worn out the goodwill of the Royal Family and have not set the world alight with their creative output in the US. They are now well-positioned to salvage their image with a critical success in the creative sphere. Furthermore, they should grab this opportunity with both hands. It may be their last.”
It is clear that the Sussexes have their backs against the wall. They have to deliver, and the strike could give them more time to improve the work on their scripted TV series, a prequel to the novel Great Expectations.
Their situation has critics salivating. One of them told the same media outlet: “If Harry and Meghan’s hands are tied, that means less money will be coming in, and they can’t afford that after losing the Spotify deal. It all begs the question, Wouldn’t life have been a lot easier had they stayed at the palace?”
However, contrary to what some say, King Charles wants them to succeed, and he is hoping that they will capitalize on the latest opportunity.
The Monarch does not want them to come back to the Royal Family fold, so if they manage to make it in Hollywood, it would be good for him too.
Moreover, The Sovereign does not want to be put in a situation where he would have to save them financially. In short, he is also rooting for them to succeed because he enjoys his peace of mind.
