Harry happy to stay out of Meghan’s new venture
Prince Harry’s smile was all‑business at a recent rally – a sweaty grin after another trip in Africa, but this time the Duke had a different mood. He’d been quietly saying, “I’m happy not to be involved” in Meghan Markle’s upcoming projects, but the way he told it felt like he’d dropped a secret from a back‑room poker game.
The comment came out after the Duchess announced her own Netflix lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan. Eight short episodes, or 33‑minute segments, will follow Meghan as she explores food, fashion, and wellness on the West Coast. She was in talks for months, but the last green‑light burst out like a last‑minute email on a rainy Thursday.
“It’s an independent thing for her,” a source told the Australian news site, and the Duke’s own foundation, Sentebale, is still on the ground championing children in Botswana and Lesotho. He’s throwing his own yearly gala in Montecito that might just be more of the same. “He keeps his brand,” said the insider.
In a brief Facebook post, Harry posted a photo of him holding his sister’s hand at a London event. Followed by the caption, “I’m proud of Meghan’s independent journey. I’m happy not to be in it, but I’ll always cheer her on from the sidelines,” the headline got a quick thumbs‑up and also a debate about whether the Sussexes are drifting apart.
It’s the same pattern that the people who know him say he’s a “tactical king.” “Sure, he wants to create a legacy that isn’t tangled in the whirlwind of Meghan’s media flurry,” an insider said, and you can hear the click of a pen in background.
The entire thing is a bit like a conversation after a long workout – there’s a bit of sweat, a bit of muscle memory, and a sudden realization that your shoes have holes. There was a whisper from a royal aide, “The family would not want any misstep,” so the plan must be delicate.
In the meantime, people were buzzing. She’s on Instagram, posting teasers, and the fans are already saying “holy‑wow, more merch, more shoes, more… what’s the word? Oh right, ‘happiness’. This is a vibe.” The show has already made partnerships; some wonder if it’s a marketing scheme or something.
So, what does it all mean? Harry declares that he thinks he needs a break from the glam. He wants, quote, “not to be involved.” But as the day ends and the lights fade, you can almost hear his shoes click on a hardwood floor. That click might mean that even if the Duke is not in the show, he’s still watching from the back seat.
He’s a man of action and he has a heart that beats for the cause. In the summer he walks a path in Botswana. Last month he delivered a speech at a school, eyes glistening, and the kids were laughing. In that moment, he was present, not remote. “So if you want to feel something that is real, just be near the ground.”
And now we are left – with a man who says he’s not in this, but is still there; someone who’s busy turning his life into a set of meaningful moments. The question still looms: does a divorce of duties create a separation of joy? The answer is unknown. But the Sussexes are probably busy taking notes, or no, maybe they’re simply looking out at the horizon, the ocean, the endless sky with its horizon lines that stretch beyond the visible, and that, as we say, is the end.
