In the wake of their newly defined public relations strategy, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle find themselves on diverging career paths, leading to a competitive atmosphere between the two. Both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear to be vying to outshine one another as they navigate their respective professional journeys.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield has noted this ongoing rivalry, suggesting that each is attempting to assert their prominence in the public eye. In her words, “Professionally, she’s trying to upstage him, and he’s trying to upstage her, so it goes from bad to worse.” This sentiment highlights the tension that has arisen as they pursue individual endeavors while still being closely linked.
PR expert Mark Borkowski echoed these observations, explaining that the separation of their professional lives has been in place for some time. He pointed out that Harry is returning to a foundational approach that once worked for him during his time in the Royal Family. However, he also acknowledged a sobering reality: the couple’s joint ‘star power’ has not achieved the success they initially anticipated.
“They had to change the narrative,” Borkowski remarked, indicating a strategic shift as they reassess their public personas and professional trajectories. This moment of reflection suggests that while they are carving out their own paths, the pressure to maintain their individual visibility and influence continues to loom large.
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle navigate this new phase in their lives, the interplay of rivalry and professional ambition will undoubtedly shape their journeys moving forward, raising questions about the future of their brand and public engagement.
