Meghan and Harry Left Royal Life Because of People Around Them, Not the Work

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry frequently face criticism over many aspects of their lives after stepping back from royal duties. One area that often draws particular scrutiny is their humanitarian work, which critics argue closely mirrors the charitable roles traditionally carried out by working members of the Royal Family.

When the couple announced their decision in January 2020, they explained that their wish to achieve financial independence and build a life outside intense public attention had been central to their departure from royal life. However, recent developments have led some observers to suggest that a deeper — and more emotional — motivation may also have played a significant role in their decision.

This week, the couple carried out two public appearances that closely resembled the format of traditional royal tours and engagements, leading some commentators to suggest that ongoing tensions with the Royal Family may have been a key factor behind their decision to step back from official duties.

Earlier in the week, they travelled to Jordan for a two-day visit, undertaken following an invitation from Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization.

Meghan and Harry also appeared virtually at the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday evening.

It has long been reported that relations between the Sussexes and the Prince and Princess of Wales were strained in the period leading up to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding in 2018.

William is also said to have voiced concerns early on about the pace of Harry’s relationship with Meghan, as the couple married less than two years after their first meeting.

Some commentators argue that the Sussexes’ continued participation in visits and public engagements resembling traditional royal duties suggests that the structure and charitable work associated with royal life itself may not have been the central issue. Instead, tensions within family relationships may have played a more significant role in their decision to step away.

Since leaving their roles as working royals, the couple have established their home in California, where they live with their children — six-year-old Prince Archie, who was born in the UK, and four-year-old Princess Lilibet.

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