Prince Harry Wants to Return Home, but Meghan Markle’s Future Plans Are Reportedly Very Different

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be facing growing differences in what they want from life after stepping back from royal duties, according to comments made by former People and Us Weekly editor Dan Wakeford on Tom Sykes’ The Royalist podcast. Wakeford said sources close to the Sussexes believe Harry has been feeling homesick and may want to return to England someday, while Meghan remains committed to building a different kind of public life in the United States.

Wakeford described the couple as loving each other but pursuing separate ambitions. He said Harry appears to miss his home, his friends, and the sense of safety and security that came with royal life. In contrast, he claimed Meghan does not share that desire and is focused on continuing her own path as a high-profile lifestyle and media figure. He compared her ambitions to a glamorous success-driven model, suggesting that Meghan wants to build a more polished personal brand, while Harry is increasingly drawn to philanthropy and life in Britain.

The discussion also touched on the couple’s post-royal business efforts. Since leaving the royal family in 2020, Harry and Meghan have signed major deals with Netflix and Spotify in an effort to establish financial independence and create their own media identity. Wakeford said those efforts have brought in significant money, but argued that the strategy has not proven sustainable. He noted that Spotify ended its relationship with the pair and said there have also been reports of behind-the-scenes tensions with Netflix, though their agreement has not fully ended.

Wakeford questioned whether the couple’s sacrifices were worth the cost, pointing to the loss of royal ties, family estrangement, and security concerns. He said the Sussexes tried to create a media empire and expand into entertainment and charitable ventures, but have not yet succeeded in building a lasting identity outside the royal family. According to his comments, the challenge is not necessarily financial survival, but whether their current model can support a long-term public career.

Despite the speculation, Wakeford said Harry and Meghan are not deeply unhappy together. He described their bond as strong and said they generally get along well. However, he also suggested they may struggle in partnerships more broadly, including with business collaborators and other people around them.

The comments have added to ongoing public interest in the couple’s future, especially as Harry and Meghan continue to navigate life after the monarchy while balancing personal goals, media work, and family dynamics.