Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been advised to take a year of silence and reflection in 2024, following a series of setbacks they faced this year.
Speculations suggest that the couple is planning a commercial comeback, but not everyone is on board with their plans.
Some believe that they should focus on giving King Charles a break and taking some time for themselves.
During a discussion on Talk TV, panelists talked about the Duke and Duchess being in high demand for speaking engagements and entertainment collaborations.
However, there were differing opinions regarding their next move.
While some encouraged them to leverage their royal connection to generate publicity for their new creative projects, others felt that they should refrain from engaging in any more controversies.
The release of Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” on January 10th created a rocky start to 2023 and was reportedly hard for the Royal Family to digest.
Now, with potential new ventures in the pipeline, such as a book by Meghan and new TV shows for Netflix, it has been suggested that the couple should capitalize on their proximity to the royal institution to gain attention.
However, the panel was divided on this matter.
One commentator urged the Sussexes to refrain from retaliating against the UK, while another acknowledged that their royal ties played a significant role in keeping them relevant.
When Prince Harry and Meghan announced their decision to step down as working royals in 2020, they cited their desire to raise their children away from the spotlight.
They expressed the need for geographic balance to provide their family with space and the opportunity to focus on their next chapter, including the launch of their charitable entity, while still preserving their son’s connection to the royal tradition.
However, Queen Elizabeth did not accept their half-in, half-out approach and subsequently stripped them of their royal patronages, although they retained their titles.
Despite losing their Spotify deal earlier this year, after only one season of Meghan’s podcast “Archewell Audio,” the couple still maintains contracts with Netflix and Penguin Random House.
Reports suggest that Harry and Meghan are working on a film adaptation of Carly Fortune’s novel, “Meet Me at the Lake,” for Netflix.
Additionally, sources claim that the Sussexes have no intention of further discussing their past life as members of the royal family.
As the year comes to a close, it remains to be seen whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will heed the advice to embrace silence and give King Charles a break.