Prince Harry’s recent streak of public engagements without Meghan Markle has raised eyebrows, with a PR expert suggesting that “there is something going on”. The Duke of Sussex, 40, notably attended the WellChild awards in London on Monday sans Meghan, marking his eighth consecutive solo public appearance. Harry has also been making individual appearances in New York, including a panel at the Clinton Global Initiative and an interview on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Mark Borkowski, a PR strategist closely following Harry and Meghan’s activities, pointed out that the couple’s professional paths have been diverging for a while. He hinted that Harry may be “going back to basics” as their anticipated “star power” together did not pan out as expected. Borkowski noted, “There has been a separation [of their work] for a while. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to think there’s something going on. She has been doing the jam thing, the Martha Stewart play. He seems to be going back to basics.”
The PR strategist highlighted the need for a change in narrative to deflect from past failures and controversial headlines. The focus on charity work aims to showcase Harry’s value beyond the controversy, effectively separating him from negative press and unsuccessful projects. An insider revealed in September that Harry’s solo ventures strategically leverage his fanbase, indicating that he still commands considerable support globally, possibly even more so than Meghan.
Prince Harry’s recent solo journey to Lesotho and South Africa further underscores his individual initiatives. He was pictured with Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso during these engagements. The shift towards solo appearances aligns with a conscious effort to highlight Harry’s standing within the royal fanbase and promote adoration for him in the long term. The Duke’s continued public engagements without Meghan appear to reinforce his independent presence and connection with supporters worldwide.