prince harry recently opened about the intense public fascination and scrutiny surrounding his marriage to Meghan Markle during a candid interview with New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin on Dealbook Summit 2024 in New York. The Duke of Sussex, known for his outspoken nature, did not hold back when addressing the constant speculation about his personal life.
Sorkin, ever curious, mentioned that he had “Google Newsed” Prince Harry before their conversation and found a multitude of articles speculating about his solo outings and what they meant for their relationship. “Because you invited me, you should have known!” Harry joked, drawing laughter from the audience.
The conversation turned to the incessant attention the couple received, especially regarding rumors about their marriage. Sorkin asked: “Is that normal for you? In the second one, there’s an article (she’s in California, you’re in New York) and they’re like, ‘Well, what’s going on with these two, right?’ Is it good for you, in a way, that there is so much interest in you?
Harry, without hesitation, responded“No, that’s definitely not a good thing.” He went on to explain how rumors about his life have been exaggerated, saying: “Apparently we’ve bought or moved houses 10, 12 times. Apparently we’ve also been divorced about 10 or 12 times. So it’s like, what?”
The prince expressed frustration with the media’s depiction of his life and relationships, acknowledging that the stories seemed to have no basis in reality. “It’s hard to keep up, but that’s why you just ignore it,” he said.
However, Harry didn’t leave the conversation without acknowledging the people who thrive on such rumors. “The people I feel most sorry for are trolls,” he commented. “Their hopes just build and build, and it’s like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,’ and then it doesn’t happen. So I feel for them. Honestly, I do.”
In an unexpected twist, Harry also predicted that his words would likely turn into something negative, adding: “I have no doubt that this conversation will be twisted or twisted in some way against me, and perhaps you yourself will be relentlessly trolled.” “. He then joked: “For that, I can only apologize, but you invited me, so it’s not my fault.”
His comments come amid continued reports of tension between Harry and Meghan, with rumors of their “professional split.” Their joint ventures reportedly failed to garner the attention they had hoped for, and rumors suggest the couple may have purchased a house in Portugal to obtain a ‘Golden Visa’, which would provide them with easier access to travel within Europe.
Whether it’s rumors about their marriage, career choices or travel plans, it seems the public’s fascination with the Sussexes continues to fuel speculation. But one thing is clear: Prince Harry won’t let it get to him.