Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, find themselves at a crossroads as they navigate both family tensions and potential financial challenges. Royal experts and commentators have raised concerns about the couple’s prospects for reconciliation with the British Royal Family and their financial stability as key business deals approach their conclusion.

Cameron Walker, Royal Correspondent and co-host of GB News’ podcast The Royal Record, addressed the likelihood of the Sussexes returning to the fold of working royals. Walker emphasized the significant obstacles they face, particularly in terms of public opinion. 

“They consistently poll, since the publication of the Netflix series and Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’, at the very bottom… of the Royal Family – apart from Prince Andrew, who’s slightly below them,” Walker stated. This low public approval presents a “big problem,” as any return to official royal duties would require public funding for security and other expenses.

The potential for reconciliation appears further complicated by internal family dynamics. Sources cited by the Daily Beast suggest that Prince William is “calling the shots” within the Royal Family and would likely oppose Prince Harry’s return. 

Walker noted a distinction in Harry’s relationships with male family members, saying, “There is some bond still between Harry and his father,” while implying a more fractured relationship with Prince William.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams highlighted potential financial challenges on the horizon for the Sussexes. Their five-year, $100 million contract with Netflix, signed in 2020 through their Archewell production company, is set to expire next year. Fitzwilliams told The Mirror, “If they lost this contract, with Archewell, their business and charitable foundation, having so few donors, they might well be in financial trouble.”

The couple’s output for Netflix has been limited thus far, raising questions about the likelihood of renewal. “Since their $100 million contract with Netflix began, they have done hardly anything for it,” Fitzwilliams observed. He also noted that with the conclusion of “The Crown” series, Netflix might have “less interest in the Sussexes.”

While the Sussexes have launched new ventures, including Meghan’s lifestyle blog American Riviera Orchard, and joined Lemonada Media for podcast production, these projects have yet to prove their financial viability. The loss of their Spotify deal and the apparent delay of Meghan’s podcasts with Lemonada Media until next year further complicate their financial outlook.

The situation presents a delicate balance for the Royal Family. As Fitzwilliams cautioned, “The Royal Family better hope that this unpredictable and ruthlessly ambitious couple stays with Netflix,” suggesting that financial pressures could potentially lead to further exposs of royal life.

The Sussexes’ challenges extend beyond financial concerns to their relationships with extended family. The podcast co-hosts noted that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, “don’t have any relationship” with Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, due to the ongoing royal feud.

As the Sussexes approach the fourth year since their departure from official royal duties, their path forward remains uncertain. The intersection of family tensions, public opinion, and financial considerations presents a complex landscape for the couple to navigate. Their ability to secure new deals, maintain existing relationships, and potentially mend family ties will likely shape their trajectory in the coming years.

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