In early 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stunned the world by announcing their decision to step back from their roles as senior royals.

While they kept their HRH titles, they ceased official royal duties and lost palace financial support. Relocating to the U.S., they settled in Montecito, California, with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

Since then, the couple has launched their own brand, Archewell. Meghan hosted a podcast, Archetypes, exploring stereotypes that hold women back, while Harry authored his memoir, Spare, described as a deeply personal account of grief, insight, and love.

Their six-part Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan documented their journey—from their secret early relationship to their 2018 wedding—highlighting their life under intense scrutiny and the toll it took on their mental health and family ties. The series also offered an unfiltered look at their strained relationships within the royal family, particularly with Harry’s brother, Prince William.

Growing up, William and Harry shared a strong bond. Born just two years apart to Princess Diana, they experienced royal life together and leaned on each other after her tragic death. But as they entered adulthood and started families, their paths began to diverge.

Paul Burrell, Diana’s former butler, told OK! Magazine in May 2022 that she would be devastated by the rift. “She’d be heartbroken. It wouldn’t have got as bad as this if she was still here. She’d have banged their heads together.