Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face fresh accusations of hypocrisy as they continue expanding their professional operations with sophisticated staffing structures that mirror the royal establishment they publicly criticized and left behind in 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently hired Method Communications to expand their communications team, according to reports from May 30. This latest addition to their growing staff organization comes as Harry prepares to launch an undisclosed commercial venture in the coming months, which royal expert Jennie Bond warns could expose him to accusations of trading on his royal status.
Bond suggested the commercial route opens Harry up to criticism that would make him an even angrier individual than at present. The expert indicated Harry might feel pressured to pursue commercial ventures as his wife launched her lifestyle brand earlier this year, questioning whether he feels content allowing Meghan to be the primary breadwinner while he focuses on children and charity work.
The couple’s expanding professional infrastructure has drawn particular scrutiny given their previous complaints about royal protocols and media management. Critics point to the irony of establishing elaborate staff arrangements similar to those they once rejected within the monarchy.
Harry’s recent travel schedule has further fueled accusations of inconsistency with stated values. On May 29, he traveled from Los Angeles to Shanghai to participate in a sustainable travel conference, prompting mockery for flying approximately 6,500 miles to promote environmentally friendly alternatives. At the Trip.com Group’s Envision 2025 Global Partners Conference, Harry spoke about climate change as a critical business emergency costing the global economy $143 million annually.
The timing of Harry’s Asia trip prevented a potential meeting with his father, King Charles, who was visiting Canada with Queen Camilla during the same period. This missed opportunity represents another instance of geographic and emotional distance within the royal family, following similar situations in recent months when Harry attended London hearings without meeting the monarch.
Bond noted the irony of flying across the world to promote sustainable travel was hard to ignore, questioning whether a video speech would have been more ethical. The expert observed that Harry’s China visit generated minimal news coverage and did not overshadow his father’s Canadian tour.
The couple’s relationship with extended family members continues to face challenges. Reports indicate Harry was left disappointed by Princess Diana’s sisters’ cautious reaction to Meghan when he introduced her to his mother’s family in 2017. Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, and Diana’s other siblings allegedly advised Harry not to rush into marriage, creating tension that persists today.
Celebrity ghostwriter Joshua Lisec suggested Harry should avoid revealing additional royal bombshells in any potential memoir sequel, indicating the reading public already knows Harry’s story from his 2023 book “Spare.” Lisec recommended that Harry focus on different subject matter rather than continuing family disputes, noting that any second book would need a different tone and themes.
Meanwhile, Meghan remains in Montecito with their children Archie and Lilibet while Harry fulfills international commitments. The Duchess recently shared domestic scenes showing her cooking and maintaining family routines, explaining that filming for her series “With Love” used a different kitchen to protect their privacy and keep the children’s schedules intact.
Political figure Nigel Farage recently mocked Harry’s relocation to America during a Bitcoin Conference appearance in Las Vegas on May 30, telling the audience that while America sent Britain “woke” ideology, Britain sent Prince Harry in return. Farage previously criticized Harry’s public comments about King Charles’s cancer treatment as inappropriate and unnecessary.
The couple’s community integration in California remains limited, with local residents describing them as practically invisible to neighbors since purchasing their $14 million property, which has since doubled in value. Despite this social distance, Harry previously expressed satisfaction with his California lifestyle, indicating he enjoys opportunities to raise his children there that would be unavailable in Britain.
Recent gestures from senior royals have sparked speculation about potential reconciliation efforts. Queen Camilla wore the same Anna Valentine dress to Canada on May 26 that she wore to Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding, following Princess Kate’s decision to re-wear her wedding guest hat to a palace garden party on May 20, just one day after the Sussexes’ seventh anniversary.
