There was Prince Harry, barefoot and smiling in sweatpants as he peered at wife, Meghan Markle‘s wardrobe amid an October trip to NYC, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The Duchess of Sussex included that private moment and more in an October 13 video montage recapping their trip to the Big Apple that kicked off on October 9 as they were named Humanitarians of the Year at Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Gala.
Living Separate Lives
“They were thrilled to be recognized and honored by their charitable peers,” a source told RadarOnline.com. “They always find it a real boost whenever there’s an opportunity to take a bow for the work they do.”
Markle’s Instagram post also showed the pair presenting mental health panels on behalf of their Archewell Foundation on October 10, as well as glimpses from the week’s off-duty outings, which included meals at Soho House, where they spent time with musician Ed Sheeran and tennis legend Serena Williams.
“Until the next time, NYC – thanks for the memories. You really know how to charm a gal,” Markle captioned her recap.
But has the charm worked on her marriage?
“This trip represented a great opportunity to mix business with pleasure and enjoy a romantic few days away without the kids,” said the source. , 6, and Lilibet, 4, stayed behind at the couple’s $14.6 million house in Montecito, California.
Behind the scenes, however, more was riding on the getaway.
“It was also seen by some as a make-or-break week in a lot of ways,” added the source.
Indeed, nearly six years after Harry, 41, and Markle, 44, stunned the world by leaving royal life to forge a new future in California, there’s growing speculation they may be quietly assessing what life looks like apart, even as they publicly put on a united front.
The source added: “Their appearance just fueled the rumor mill and made people even more convinced than ever that there’s trouble in paradise.”
Amid the rumored trouble, Markle has had a big year.
She launched two seasons of her Netflix entertaining series, With Love, Meghan, as well as one season of a business podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, which on October 15 won a Signal Award in the Business People & Entrepreneurs Shaping Culture category.
She also debuted her As Ever product line of wine, fruit spreads, teas, cookies, honey, crêpe mix and flower sprinkles in partnership with the streamer, which inked a new first-look deal with the Sussexes this summer when their previous five-year contract worth a reported $100million expired.
The Launch Of ‘Meghan 3.0’
Now the duchess appears to be preparing to launch what one U.K. outlet calls “Meghan 3.0.”
In May, she teased that she hoped to explore the fashion category “at a later date,” calling it “an interesting space for me.”
That news came after she made headlines in March for imitating social media influencers by launching a ShopMy page, where followers could purchase items from a curated collection of style and beauty pieces she recommended, with the former Suits actress earning a small affiliate fee.
Further bolstering her fashion cred, Markle made a surprise October 4 solo trip to Paris Fashion Week, where she supported newly installed Balenciaga designer Pierpaolo Piccioli and lunched with new American Vogue editor Chloe Malle.
On October 14, the duchess made another solo trip, this time to Washington, D.C., to speak at Fortune‘s Most Powerful Women Summit.
“Meghan is all about promoting her brands right now,” said the source. “Her mission is to be a female business powerhouse and nothing’s going to get in the way of that – even if it means spending increasing amounts of time away from her husband.”
Brewing Tension Between The Couple
For the last year, Harry’s been leaning into his own philanthropic initiatives, frequently traveling outside the States to highlight his work with the Invictus Games, children’s charities and other causes close to his heart.
“During downtime, he’ll hang with his surf buddies or enjoy a game of polo,” added the source. “Meghan hasn’t been tagging along, which has resulted in them being apart more and more.”
Rumored trouble is also stemming from Harry’s efforts to reconcile with his family.
One U.K. outlet described a secret “establishment plot,” allegedly dubbed “Project Thaw,” backed by some senior U.K. politicians and courtiers who want to help “warm up” the Sussexes’ frosty relationship with the royals since the pair left Britain in 2020 and publicly slammed Harry’s family.
The report claimed Markle’s trip to Paris – her first public visit to Europe since she attended the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, more than two years ago – as well as Harry’s recent visits to Ukraine, were part of the “thaw” process and will allegedly be followed by a trip to England in the not-so-distant future.
The plan allegedly calls for building on the success of Harry’s well-received September visit to Britain where he did charity work and continued to burnish his reputation as a royal committed to a life of service and – for the first time in more than 18 months – met face-to-face with cancer-stricken King Charles III, 76, in what’s seen as a first step toward rebuilding their strained relationship.
His connection to brother Prince William, 43, the source confirmed, will be far harder if not impossible to repair.
“Harry’s made no secret of the fact he’s desperate to build on the positive momentum with his father,” said the source. “He’s been working feverishly behind the scenes to try to strike compromises and arrange another visit.”
Markle, who hasn’t set foot in England since Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral in 2022, is said to be skeptical of any thaw.
While she supports Harry making peace with his father, said the source: “She thinks Harry’s being naïve and that there’s no way on earth the royals will ever treat them with the respect they deserve. What worries Meghan is that this will ultimately ruin the life they’ve worked so hard to build in America.”
Intense Backlash Over Meghan’s Video
Amid the ups and downs of the last year, Markle has faced criticism for positioning Harry as a supporting character in her own narrative.
Just as she slipped a few seconds of “H,” as she calls him, into her NYC promotional video, she gave her husband a brief walk-on in the final four minutes of the season 1 finale of With Love, Meghan – a royal cameo that, to some, felt more curated than collaborative.
She’s also been using social media to show off her glam sessions and swanky wardrobe and sparked backlash after posting a clip of herself being driven through Paris at night, reportedly near the tunnel where Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, was killed in 1997.
“Harry made a point to say Meghan was treated unfairly and that it was twisted of people to insinuate she was in some way disrespecting his mother with the video,” said the source. “Still, it was something he could well have done without.”
Splits Fears Erupt
His attitude has shifted in the nine years since they first met and fell in love.
He and Markle may be “hot for each other,” as one insider told Vanity Fair earlier this year, but “Harry’s come to realize he and Meghan are very different people,” said the source. “That’s not something he’s using to denigrate or criticize Meghan. It’s just a lot harder these days and he’s noticing it more.”
As 2025 winds down, Markle is hustling despite the rumored trouble.
In October, As ever announced its third wine offering – a 2024 vintage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
And in November, her Netflix Christmas entertaining special debuts – which is ironic since the source says some friends worry the couple may not last until the holidays.
“The consensus right now is Harry and Meghan have a lot of work to do if they’re going to iron out this tension and get on the same page,” said the source. “If they can’t figure things out, the fear is they’ll just drift further apart and eventually could split.”
Prince Harry ‘snubbed’ by father King Charles as he’s ‘left in the dark’ over cancer condition
Charles announced his diagnosis last year
Prince Harry has reportedly been left in the dark over King Charles‘ cancer condition, according to insiders.
The king, 76, has been receiving treatment for cancer since last year.
Prince Harry ‘in the dark’ over King Charles’ cancer condition
The Duke of Sussex, 40, is reportedly “in the dark” over his father’s health, according to royal insiders.
Harry was in the UK last week, attending a hearing at London‘s High Court in his ongoing battle over financing personal protection officers when in Britain.
Now, PEOPLE magazine is claiming that Charles is intentionally staying distant from his son. This is reportedly in part to avoid being embroiled in questions over his security.
If his father was to say something even seemingly innocuous, it could end up landing in the middle of the court case.
According to the publication, the duke and his father are “distant” at the moment – so much so that Harry is none the wiser to the king’s current condition health-wise.
Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith claims the ongoing case puts Harry “in direct contact with the people who are carrying out the king’s orders”.
“If his father was to say something even seemingly innocuous, it could end up landing in the middle of the court case,” she said.
Royal Insider has contacted reps for Harry for comment.
Harry’s ‘olive branch’ during UK return
During his trip back to the UK, Harry seemingly offered William and Kate an olive branch, it has been claimed.
The duke stayed at Coworth Park, a five-star hotel in Berkshire. The hotel is located just a short drive from Adelaide Cottage, where Kate, William and their children live.
The choice of hotel was not coincidental, according to a source, who claimed it was seen as a “potential olive branch to make peace after so many years estranged”.
“Harry really is keen to try to salvage some kind of relationship or even reopen dialogue,” an insider told the Express earlier this week.
“Some of us saw Harry being so close to his brother as a gesture of saying ‘hey I am here, close by… what about us trying to work things out?’” they added.
“The problem is that so much has been said by him and his wife on TV – and with Netflix for millions of dollars in profit – which can never be taken back.”
‘Concern’ Harry may release another tell-all book
Meanwhile, fear is reportedly mounting within Buckingham Palace that the duke may release another tell-all autobiography.
Harry, of course, released his bombshell book, Spare, back in 2023. The memoir, which contained several headline-worthy anecdotes and stories, sold 1.4 million in the first 24 hours of its release.
Senior palace aides are reportedly “increasingly concerned” Harry may “tell all” again – particularly in the wake of his most recent court battle over the downgrade of his taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK.
“This is clearly intensely personal,” a source told The Sun. “There are fears about what he might do if the decision goes against him. This could not come at a worse time.”
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Prince Harry was accused of trying to steal Prince William‘s spotlight when he visited Canada in honor of Remembrance Day during the Prince of Wales’ trip to Brazil for the Earthshot Prize Awards. The Duke of Sussex’s team then released a statement claiming William’s team was aware of Harry’s dueling engagement.
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However, a source told People that Buckingham Palace staffers were taken “by surprise” when Prince Harry arrived in Toronto. A second insider told The Times that the Spare author’s claim that The Firm knew about his trip was “a bit rum.”
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Many people called out Prince Harry for scheduling an appearance during Prince William‘s annual event. “Funny how Harry’s ‘announcements’ ALWAYS coincide with Earthshot Awards,” one person wrote on X. “Very predictable like clockwork,” a second person said. “Why is Harry doing this?” a third questioned.
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Prince Harry‘s representatives shut down the speculation. “The events [for Remembrance] were planned nearly a year ago. The date of the main event, the dinner, is set by the charity, not Prince Harry,” his spokesperson claimed.
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According to royal expert Tom Sykes, the scheduling conflict might be part of Prince Harry‘s larger plan to get back at Prince William. “To many inside and outside the royal machine, Harry will appear motivated by resentment and a desire for revenge rather than respect for the Remembrance calendar. If so, it is a miscalculation, and a reminder that the brothers’ ceasefire remains anything but secure,” the journalist wrote for The Daily Beast.
Is this Meghan’s strangest ‘moment’ yet? Duchess is ‘announced’ like royalty and discusses the bravery of making jam in gushing Harper’s Bazaar interview
Meghan Markle has given yet another eyebrow-raising interview, in a chat with Harper’s Bazaar released today where the interviewer notes how she is announced like royalty to a room with one person in it and discusses her ‘brave’ decision to make jam.
In one apparently unscripted moment, a waiter at the Beverly Hills Hotel surprises her with a cappuccino with a ‘photorealistic image’ of her face from a royal tour of South Africa in the foam.
Writer Kaitlyn Greenidge adds that she believes that the decision to meet at the luxury hotel is a ‘calculated choice’ because they sat at a ‘prime’ table where diners can see them.
They later met again in New York at the Upper East Side home of one of Meghan’s unnamed friends.
‘When I enter, the house manager announces, “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex”, even though we appear to be the only other two people in the house,’ Ms Greenidge reveals with clear bemusement.
She added that Meghan then gestured towards the second floor of the property as the spot for their interview, which was ‘accessed via a glass elevator in the living room’.
The writer also describes Meghan as looking like she ‘could still be in college’ because she was wearing black leggings, a baggy Northwestern sweatshirt, had her hair pulled back and ‘it was difficult to tell’ if she was wearing make-up.
The Duchess of Sussex is the new Harper’s Bazaar cover star with a ‘bareface’ portrait and an article where she hails the ‘childlike wonder and playfulness’ of Prince Harry and his ‘bold’ love for her.
Asked what inspiration she hopes Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, will draw from her working life, Meghan talks about making jam in the kitchen of their $15million Montecito mansion that she would later sell through her lifestyle business, As Ever.
‘I hope they see the value of being brave’, she says of her children, adding: ‘They saw it when the jam was just a pot on the stove, bubbling’.
It came as Meghan shared a glitzy new trailer for her festive Netflix show, featuring her kissing her husband. It was released as the Prince and Princess of Wales turned up to support the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night.
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, appeared on the front of the magazine’s December 2025/January 2026 edition, which reveals how a member of staff introduced her into a room of two
Discussing learning from imperfect moments, she shared: ‘You learn not to do it again’
Friends are also called upon for quotes. As well as Serena Williams’s praise for her ‘smart friend, she adds: ‘I feel like no matter what, I can always learn from her’.
Former model Kelly Zajfen says: ‘There’s not a day that goes by that she hasn’t checked in or I haven’t checked in.
‘Someone can show up in a time of need or grief. And often they don’t stay or they’re only here for a short amount of time. But Meghan just always made herself available to all of us.’
Terry Wood, who exec-produced the infamous Oprah interview, adds: ‘Meghan understands her voice better than you, better than any producer could put it out there.’
The executive at Harpo Productions, Oprah Winfrey’s production company, adds: ‘She knows how she comes across, and she knows how she wants to connect. She understands that so much has been written about her that when she does something, she wants to break through that noise so people see that she is authentically trying to be herself.’
And amid pressure on her As Ever brand he adds: ‘Not everyone who starts a business is under the microscope that she’s under.
‘What she is learning to weather and ride out is the judgment that happens as a businesswoman when you are that famous.
The Duchess of Sussex kisses Prince Harry in a new trailer for her festive Netflix show
The trailer came out just as Prince William and Kate attended the Royal Variety Performance
A large section of the interview is dedicated to Harry and his love for his wife.
Speaking with her hand held to her heart when describing the prince, Meghan said: ‘He loves me so boldly, fully, and he also has a different perspective because he sees media that I wouldn’t.
‘No one in the world loves me more than him, so I know he’s always going to make sure that he has my back. You have someone who just has this childlike wonder and playfulness. I was so drawn to that, and he brought that out in me.’
Meghan also admits to making ‘mistakes’ and there is ‘not a lot of fun’ in trying to be ‘perfect’ – so she tries to be ‘brave’ and see the fun in things for her children instead.
‘When you’re young. I think you are a little bit more fearless. As we get older, we lose some of that’, she said of her As Ever brand, which sells her so-called ‘fruit spreads’, honey and marmalade.
And in a message for her critics she said: ‘I think the moment that you start making all of your personal decisions based on external judgment, then you lose your authenticity.’
Meghan admits her parenting style is ‘very different’ to her mother Doria’s – calling Ms Ragland a ‘free spirit’ – and that Archie and Lilibet sit on her lap during business meetings because her office is next to the kitchen of their Montecito mansion.
She said: ‘I hope they see the value of being brave. They saw it when the jam was just a pot on the stove, bubbling. When you’re young, I think you are a little bit more fearless. As we get older, we lose some of that.’
She added that she has applied this to her work: ‘That’s translated into every part of our life. Even in business, I want us to play and have fun and explore and be creative.’
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, appeared on the front of the magazine’s December 2025/January 2026 edition, which was labeled as the art issue.
She appeared to be wearing no makeup in the photo, as she had her hair tied back, showing off a pair of dangling diamond earrings he brought back from Ukraine last month.
In another photo for the magazine, Meghan posed in a sleeveless red dress with a dramatic cape draping over one shoulder.
Meghan speaks about the battle of being a mother and a businesswoman.
Discussing learning from imperfect moments, she shared: ‘You learn not to do it again.
‘If it all goes swimmingly, you don’t learn from it. If you don’t learn anything, you’re not going to grow.
‘I’m a mom with kids at that age where they are constantly learning something new. I watch them face things that feel completely insurmountable every day.
‘But you can remember and say, “I know it seems really hard right now, but trust me, that’s going to come so easily soon”. I can give myself the same grace as a founder. There’s no such thing as perfect. I, too, get to make mistakes.’
During the interview, she also spoke about her relationship with Prince Harry, who she married in 2018, saying she loves his ‘childlike wonder and playfulness’
‘No one in the world loves me more than him, so I know he’s always going to make sure that he has my back,’ she continued
Meghan also spoke about her viral moment at Paris Fashion Week in September, when she attended the Balenciaga show.
The Daily Mail revealed how the designer Pierpaolo Piccioli had said she invited herself via text.
‘I was excited for him,’ Meghan told Harper’s Bazaar about the Balenciaga show.
‘I reached out and I said, “Happy to come and support you”. We kept it a secret, and it was really fun,’ she said.
The As Ever founder added that she likes being able to ‘do both’ – balance motherhood and her career.
Meghan added that her boundaries became ‘stronger’ once she was in the ‘public eye.’
‘You find different ways to protect yourself, whether that’s self-preservation or it’s just growing up,’ she told the outlet.
Elsewhere in the story, the writer, Kaitlyn Greenidge, also interviewed two of Meghan’s famous friends – tennis player Serena Williams and entrepreneur Kelly Zajfen.
The As Ever founder added that she likes being able to ‘do both’ – balance motherhood and her career
Williams gushed about how easy it is to talk to Meghan.
‘We love a good mimosa,’ Williams told the outlet. ‘We could talk for a hundred hours, and it feels like 10 minutes go by, and it’s like we never stop smiling.’
Zajfen added about the former Suits star, ‘She’s funny. I think maybe that’s surprising to people.’
Zajfen also shared how supportive Meghan had been of her and her family after her nine-year-old son had passed away from Covid-19 and viral meningitis in 2022.
Meghan’s appearance on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar comes after she was featured on the digital cover of New York Magazine’s The Cut in 2022.
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