Meghan and Harry’s Public Brands Drift Apart as Split Seems Inevitable

In recent news, it has become evident that Meghan and Harry are gradually moving further away from each other in terms of their public personas.

It is fascinating to observe how Meghan, along with her new team at the top management agency WME, is handling the aftermath of the collapse of her and Harry's Spotify deal.

It is important to note that WME only represents Meghan and not Harry.

Meghan is portrayed as embracing positive change and seeking new beginnings, while Harry, who is currently without representation, appears to be dwelling on past negativity and entangled in lengthy and costly legal battles in the UK, including intimate details dating back 25 years and ongoing family feuds.

Rumors have been circulating in Los Angeles that Dior was on the verge of signing a deal to make Meghan the face of their brand, alongside renowned stars like Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence.

Despite the reported five-year, £80 million contract with Netflix that Meghan and Harry signed in 2020, following the success of their single show together, they have apparently decided to go their separate ways.

Although there are uncertainties surrounding the future of their Netflix deal, especially with Meghan's animated series “Pearl” being canceled and Harry supposedly planning a solo documentary, no concrete information has been confirmed yet.

According to the New York Post, Harry was allegedly planning to return to Africa to produce a show, possibly following in the footsteps of his late mother, Princess Diana, who campaigned against landmines in southern Africa before her tragic passing.

However, Meghan and Harry are under immense pressure to deliver compelling content for Netflix after the disappointment of their failed Spotify venture.

To make matters worse, Bill Simmons, a representative from Spotify, referred to them as “grifters” after their audio production company, Archewell, produced only a single podcast series titled “Archewell Audio” following a £15 million deal.

Reputation crisis expert Eric Schiffer believes that this presents an opportunity for Meghan to distance herself from past negativity.

He suggests that her decision not to attend the recent court hearing alongside Prince Harry, where he faced allegations of phone hacking, was a wise move.

Schiffer emphasizes Meghan's constant drive to move forward and build a global brand, stating that she needs one.

However, The Wall Street Journal published a scathing article titled “Harry and Meghan Produce a Hollywood Flop Themselves,” delving into their Netflix deal.

The article claims that their foray into Hollywood has not been successful, with more cancellations and rejections than produced shows.

It also suggests that Archewell lacks direction and that its founders are often taken aback by the amount of work required to complete projects.

Additionally, several TV ideas proposed by Meghan and Harry, including an Emily in Paris-style show with a male lead and a prequel to Dickens' Great Expectations titled “Bad Manners,” have reportedly been rejected.

Furthermore, Harry's plan to create a podcast series on childhood trauma featuring individuals such as Vladimir Putin, Mark Zuckerberg, and Donald Trump was met with ridicule.

Considering these setbacks, it may be best for Meghan and Harry to pursue separate paths.

Schiffer believes that Meghan is making the right move by distancing herself from Harry's emotional drama.

He argues that people are tired of Harry criticizing his family and blaming the press for everything that has gone wrong in his life, including dredging up stories from 25 years ago.

Schiffer predicts that Meghan will focus on her positive attributes and the factors that initially attracted millennials and Gen X and Z audiences to her.

He anticipates that she will emphasize her image as a strong, successful woman who built her own career, focusing on serious women's issues as well as aspirational topics like couture fashion.

Whether creating individual brands will be enough to salvage the Sussex brand remains to be seen.

However, one thing is certain: Meghan will do everything in her power to come out on top.

From the beginning, Meghan may have envisioned herself as the next Diana, expecting to be treated similarly to the late Princess of Wales.

However, she failed to realize that she would never become a queen and that Harry's position in the royal hierarchy would be downgraded even before their marriage.

Meghan's demanding and difficult personality did not arise from her royal status; it was already deeply ingrained within her.

Moreover, Meghan has harbored jealousy towards Catherine, the future queen, who possesses a handsome husband destined to become king, along with wealth, properties, and a stunning jewelry collection.

Catherine, unlike Meghan, has two beautiful homes, including a country mansion gifted by the queen, and a spacious apartment at Kensington Palace.

Although an apartment at Windsor Castle was offered to Harry and Meghan, they declined due to its proximity.

Instead, the queen provided them with a remodeled home in Windsor after rejecting Meghan's request for an apartment at Windsor Castle.

Catherine also has three wonderful children, fulfilling her role as a mother despite facing health challenges during her pregnancies.

She embodies all the qualities expected of a future queen – beauty, athleticism, grace, and compassion.

Additionally, Catherine has the privilege of wearing exquisite jewelry from the queen's vault, although the extent of her personal collection remains unknown.

When representing the crown on official occasions, she dresses appropriately and occasionally showcases family jewels.

The queen has been generous in allowing Catherine to borrow from the vault, and it is likely that Prince William has also contributed to dressing his wife for these important events.

While Catherine often purchases clothing from local designers, she occasionally indulges in expensive designer pieces, especially when greeting world leaders alongside the queen.

In conclusion, Meghan and Harry's public brands are diverging as they navigate through challenges and setbacks.

Meghan is seeking to distance herself from the emotional drama surrounding Harry, focusing on her positive attributes and building a global brand.

However, their ventures into Hollywood and streaming have faced criticism and encountered obstacles, leading to cancellations and rejections.

It remains to be seen whether their individual pursuits will be enough to salvage their public personas.

Meghan's aspirations of being treated like Princess Diana may have been misguided, and her jealousy towards Catherine, the future queen, is evident.

While Catherine embodies the qualities expected of a future queen, Meghan's demanding personality and sense of entitlement have caused friction within the royal family.

As the future unfolds, only time will reveal the true outcome of their divergent paths.