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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Challenges and Rumors

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have been the center of attention since their wedding. Recently, rumors and reports suggest that the couple may be facing both personal and professional challenges.

Rumors of Separation

According to Radar Online, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are allegedly taking some time apart to heal and rebuild their relationship. However, an insider debunked these claims, stating to Page Six that the report is “not true” and “literally made up.” Hence, it is essential to take these allegations with a grain of salt.

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Professional Roadblocks

The couple has encountered some professional roadblocks, particularly in the entertainment industry. The Wall Street Journal revealed that Harry and Meghan ended their podcasting deal with Spotify. Additionally, there would not be a second season of their podcast, Archetypes, which aimed to investigate, dissect, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back.

Rolling Stone Magazine dubbed their apparent “flop era” as they reportedly lost lucrative deals with the streaming giant, Spotify. The couple’s perceived “period of failure” was partly due to their branding, which focused on their disagreements with the royal family. The well of royal drama seemingly running dry, the couple may struggle to maintain relevance and public interest.

Displeased Spotify

It has been reported that Spotify was displeased with Prince Harry and Meghan’s lack of engagement for their £15 million (R357 million) deal. This development is notable as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as working members of the royal family in 2020 to pursue personal and professional opportunities outside the monarchy.

In conclusion, the personal lives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain the subject of speculation and conjecture. However, it is evident that the couple has faced some professional hurdles in recent times. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex must continually adapt and evolve to maintain their relevance and impact. With their passion, talent, and a commitment to effecting positive change, there is no doubt that they will continue to make headlines and forge their unique path outside the confines of the British royal family.

Tumi Makgale

Tumi Makgale is a Cape Town-based journalist whose crisp reportage on the city’s booming green-tech scene is regularly featured in the Mail & Guardian and Daily Maverick. Born and raised in Gugulethu, she still spends Saturdays bargaining for snoek at the harbour with her gogo, a ritual that keeps her rooted in the rhythms of the Cape while she tracks the continent’s next clean-energy breakthroughs.

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