Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed criticism over ‘half-in, half-out’ royal role: experts
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing renewed criticism for their approach to royal duties. Experts argue that their recent trips resemble official royal engagements while they attempt to maintain a 'half-in, half-out' status. This has raised concerns among palace aides and senior royals about the couple's blending of celebrity and royal roles.
- ▪Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been criticized for their 'half-in, half-out' royal role since their exit from the monarchy in 2020.
- ▪Royal experts claim that their trips to various countries are styled like royal tours, blurring the lines between private citizens and celebrities.
- ▪The couple's approach has reportedly drawn concern from palace aides and senior royals, especially in light of recent successful royal engagements by other family members.
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Royal Families Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed criticism over ‘half-in, half-out’ royal role: experts Experts say the couple's trips to Nigeria, Colombia, Australia and Ukraine resemble official royal engagements By Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa Fox News Published May 19, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Prince Harry, Meghan Markle caused queen stress in final years: author Hugo Vickers, author of "Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History," details how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's exit and Oprah interview added strain during the late monarch's final years.
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