Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot on May 19 eight years ago. Less than two years later, the couple announced that they were stepping away from their royal duties. They moved to California later and have two kids. Their decisions have often drawn public criticism, and recently, a royal commentator has claimed the marriage is a “disaster” for Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle marriage ‘has been a disaster in terms of Prince Harry’s standing,’ per expert

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged vows at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in May 2018. Their public activities, such as the infamous Oprah interview, have since left many unimpressed. Royal commentator Rafe Heydel-Mankoo recently told The People’s Channel that the marriage is not equally successful for both of them (via GBN).

“One party of the marriage has got a lot more out of it than the other one has. The marriage has been a huge success for Megan in terms of her profile, in terms of her business career, in terms of her wealth and her status,” Heydel-Mankoo said. “But I think for Harry, one must objectively say the marriage has been a disaster in terms of his standing, his approval ratings, his connection to the monarchy, his connection to the British people.”

The commentator further said that the Prince’s decision to live in America has left him unable to “perform any meaningful role”. He continued, “As I’ve often said, he knows really how to be a prince or a polo player or a soldier – none of which are of much use in California. But of course, that doesn’t speak to the issue of whether he’s happy with his family life, and he does seem to be in a strong marriage.”

Heydel-Mankoo emphasised that the couple is “resilient.” He explained that the media scrutiny has “strengthened their bond” and they remain “personally united.” However, he reiterated that Prince Harry has paid a hefty price for the marriage, and Meghan Markle has gained more out of it.

Meghan Markle Left Prince Harry Before Geneva Event For a Reason — Source

Prince Harry was missing during Meghan Markle‘s Geneva speech. The Duchess of Sussex spoke about online safety at the event held at the Lost Screen Memorial in Switzerland. As per a source, Markle’s husband reportedly wasn’t around due to an important reason.

Meghan Markle didn’t want Price Harry at Geneva event, sources suggest

According to Rob Shuter, Meghan Markle purposely left out Prince Harry at the Geneva event. Insiders stated that she wanted all the focus to be on her. Many close to the Sussexes called it the most important speech of the Suits alum’s post-royal career. “This was Meghan’s moment,” one insider shared with Naughty But Nice. The individual added, “She knew the second Harry walked into the room, the conversation would shift away from her.”

Insiders noted that behind the scenes, Markle’s appearance was carefully planned, with attention to the smallest detail. “Meghan simply wanted this stage to herself. People can stop pretending this was about childcare,” a source said. They further explained, “They could easily have found help.” As per insiders, the 44-year-old viewed the Switzerland event as a rare opportunity to establish herself as an independent global figure.

Another source stated, “Whenever Harry appears beside her, everything becomes about royal drama, and family feuds.” They continued, “Meghan wanted the spotlight on her work, not the chaos surrounding the royal family.”

Sources also claimed that the businesswoman teamed up with speechwriters, advisors, and stylists before the event. On the other hand, insiders said that Prince Harry was supportive of his wife. “This was Meghan’s stage,” the source said. They added, “And she wanted to own it completely.

While Markle appeared to work hard for the event, she has allegedly been accused of using AI for the speech. A source told RadarOnline.com, “What many people find deeply ironic is that the entire appearance centered on warning about the dangers of rapidly evolving technology and artificial intelligence potentially harming society.” The source said that “critics are now accusing the speech itself of sounding algorithmically generated.”