This week, WHO reports Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren’t as “joined at the hip” as they once were. According to the report, Harry is getting his “first taste of freedom” since moving to LA and loving it. Harry went to Colorado last month for a charity match in polo, leaving Markle behind to take care of their children. An insider told the Heat
, “Harry had such a blast in Colorado. It felt liberating and so enjoyable to be out socializing again.”The outlet notes that while Harry once remarked that royal life was like living in a “fishbowl,” he found the spotlight a bit less harsh when he went out without Markle. “There is less awkwardness around him, and he has a far more jovial, easygoing nature as opposed to giving out this vibe that the world is on his shoulders,” Source dishes.
The insider explains that Harry might be at a new place. “He’s making his plans both socially and professionally and telling Meghan it’s his prerogative to enjoy some space and his new surroundings,” The tipter explained.
But things at home aren’t turning sour over Harry’s absence. The insider claims Markle doesn’t mind one bit and is happy for the alone time with the kids. The magazine remarks that Markle’s new animated children’s show, Pearl, as well as her love of writing poetry, is plenty to keep her busy while Harry is away.
What is the real story? Prince Harry enjoyed a great time at a Polo match. This report is an odd way to frame Markle and Harry’s relationship. While it’s true, Harry wasn’t often spotted out without his wife in the past, that isn’t because he lacked “freedom.” Shortly after they settled into their California living quarters, the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country. Harry wasn’t seen in public often because there wasn’t anywhere for him to be. It makes sense that Harry will be seen more now that things are improving.
But the implication here is that Markle somehow restricted Harry’s freedom and made his time out tense. While that’s a standard narrative for the tabloids, there isn’t any proof for it. The Sussexes appeared happier than ever in their portraits for Time‘s “World’s Most Influential People” edition. Besides, one polo match hardly equals a “new life without Markle,” as the magazine claims. There was no real story here, and the outlet was trying to use the public fascination with the Sussexes to sell some magazines.
The tabloids are constantly painting Markle as a villainess that completely controls her husband. Last month, Woman’s Day claimed Markle was ordering Harry to end his friendship with Orlando Bloom. Then the National Enquirer claimed Markle was controlling Harry’s finances to keep him from leaving her. And more recently, New Idea reported Markle was furious with Harry for posing with a “sporty brunette” at a polo match. The tabloids can’t be trusted to report accurately on the couple.
