Plenty of eyes are on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this year, not like the Sussexes don’t appreciate all the attention, as we’ve seen. From Meghan’s As Ever website glitching out to Archewell’s top executive quitting, a lot has been happening with the ex-royals to keep them busy. Harry and Meghan have been actively downsizing their staff, as rumors claim it’s costing them money they don’t have. According to Star Magazine, this is actually all according to plan: Meghan’s plan.
All the downsizing and any changes are all Meghan’s big endeavor to rebrand her and Prince Harry, according to a source. With everything under her control, nothing is up for debate with Harry, as Meghan believes doing everything her way is the “only way they survive this next phase.” No major decision gets through without her say-so. “It’s a very hands-on approach and no doubt exhausting, but she says that it’s the only way things can get done to her standards,” the source claims.
“She gets the final say” on literally everything, even minor things unrelated to PR events, like going on a family ski trip or someone getting a haircut. And, allegedly, the Duke of Sussex just goes along “with whatever Meghan wants,” even if he disagrees with her decisions or planning. “Meghan truly thinks she’s doing what’s best, but her friends are warning her that Harry’s showing signs he’s nearing his limit,” the source concludes.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has his own struggles, including his security in the UK and his lawsuit against Associated Newspapers. Rumors state he claims to have no time or interest in seeing his father, King Charles, during this latest visit to his home country. However, Royal expert Neil Sean claims that it’s actually legally implausible for Harry to meet up with Charles due to the ongoing court case with the media outlet. Whatever the case, Star‘s source would argue that whatever Harry is up to in the UK will be or has been dictated by Meghan Markle.
Critics Claim Meghan Markle Is ‘Exhausted’ As She Cleans House of Untrustworthy Staff
As to the source’s comment about Meghan being “exhausted,” online critics have a word or two to say about that. “She’s exhausted from her own brain doing unnecessary work because she doesn’t trust anybody,” remarks one Redditor. “Full-time micromanaging, not trusting anybody that works for you and second guessing every other person’s contributions would be exhausting,” they elaborate. Considering it was allegedly her who downsized Archewell and her PR team, it’s not hard to see why people believe she’s trying to find new ‘trustworthy’ supporters for her brand.
With 2025 ending with the Sussexes encountering controversy after controversy, it’s no surprise Meghan Markle is desperately trying to pick up the pieces and get a fresh start in 2026.
