Prince Harry and Meghan: The couple set to be in the spotlight while Royal Family takes time off

The video which was released on 2 August shows Prince Harry and Meghan Markle talking on the phone to ‘lucky members of the The Archewell Foundation to congratulate them on their award as members of the Youth Power Fund advisory committee.’

The video, which is roughly 3 minutes long, shows the couple closer than ever. They are all smiles as they sit close together in a garden. They seem to be proud of the achievement coming from these young people who they thank for their work.

This video comes out after weeks of unending divorce rumours circling around the Sussexes. Royal watchers and experts have, of course, a lot to say!

Harry and Meghan’s PR stunt

Nothing the Sussexes do goes unnoticed. It could be the most mundane thing ever and ink would spill for days. So when they release of video together, people go wild… even if the video isn’t really about them.

Some of the most virulent commentators of the couple appear on GB News, especially on Dan Wootton’s daily show. Last night’s (2 August) was no exception. According to Sky News who reports on the segment, royal experts didn’t seem convinced by the couple’s video.

Ingrid Stewart said:

They all look very beautiful. It’s in their garden, and they talk to these young kids and say how wonderful they are … but it’s totally controlled, and I think rather unnatural

It is true that the couple looks absolutely perfect, all smiles and complimentary. The set is also impeccable and so are their outfits. But isn’t it normal considering that this is a video made to be shared online?

That is the criticism another royal expert has. Lady Victoria Hervey, a royal insider refers to the video as a mere ‘PR stunt.’

She continues:

It is just to get them some better press because obviously it hasn’t been great for them recently

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Harry and Meghan’s video, fans are loving it

While the commentators on GB News are unsurprisingly skeptical it is not the case for royal watchers online. Indeed, while the couple usually gets a lot of negative comments, this video seems to have gathered a lot of positive feedback.

It’s the way he looks at her for me 🥰😍😮‍💨

For the royal fans, this video and the couple’s behaviour appears to squash the rumours of their upcoming divorce. It also goes to show that the couple is not as struggling as the media has been saying.

Indeed, for the past couple months, media attention around the Sussexes has been focused on their losses including their Spotify and Netflix deals, Harry’s memoir being tossed and their relationship allegedly failing.

What's next for the Sussexes?

This video comes after it was announced that the couple had not been invited to Balmoral for the Royal Family's summer gathering. While this is sad, this news came as no surprise as the relationship between the Sussexes and The Firm has been tumultuous since they left the UK in 2020.

But that doesn't stop Prince Harry and Meghan from having their own summer plans. According to Express, Prince Harry will be busy this summer going to Asia. His first stop will be Japan on 9 August to attend 'a summit based around sport, community and philanthropy.' Then, he will be heading for Singapore for a 'charity Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup match.'

And Prince Harry won't stop there. He will also be going to Dusseldorf, Germany, for the Invictus Games in September. For Meghan, we are sure that the Duchess will be keeping busy as she has signed with new agency which could give her a lot of work.

This busy schedule is exactly what the couple needed as they will be in the spotlight for their work while the Royal Family, on the contrary will be nowhere to be seen.

One royal expert stated:

Given that during this time, the Royal Family will be off rusticating in a remote corner of Scotland (...) with Brand Sussex about to be everywhere and Team Crown largely absent from the picture.

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Sources:

Mirror: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry break silence and share new video amid split rumours

Sky News: ‘PR stunt’: Royal experts slam Harry and Meghan’s ‘unnatural’ video

Express: Prince Harry tipped to 'capitalise on Royal Family’s absence' and launch major PR blitz

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