Prince Harry and Prince William are reportedly entering 2025 with plans that will see them leave their wives behind to pursue separate projects, one focused on royal duties and the other on personal pursuits. Royal commentator Daniela Elser shared her thoughts on the changing dynamics within the royal family in her latest article for news.com.au, noting that 2025 is shaping up to be a “maybe” year for both princes.
Elser highlighted how the royal family is planning a year of flexibility, with “options firmly open and avoiding hard and fast commitments” for Kate Middleton. He singled out key dates in the royal calendar, such as the Color March and Remembrance Day, as set in stone events, but noted the general shift towards less defined roles for the Princess of Wales in the coming year.
The royal expert also saw an ironic parallel between the Welsh family’s evolving plans and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s current dynamic. “Consider the parallel between the Welsh and their individual plans for the year and what has been happening with Those-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named in California, Prince Harry and Meghan.” Elser wrote.
“The second half of the Sussexes’ 2024 year was marked by the couple going their own way in terms of public outings while working hard at building independent brands, and the two had never met since September, when they were photographed leaving Tyler Perry’s birthday party. .”
Elser noted that while Harry and Meghan’s split was driven by professional and brand goals, and Kate and William’s decisions arose from different factors, both couples now face similar circumstances.
He added: “For completely different reasons (cancer vs. career), both Prince One and Prince Two are now forced to go out alone in public without their good wives.” Concluding his analysis,
Elser joked: “The brothers, in 2025, will do it themselves,” suggesting that both Harry and William will navigate the year largely alone, carving out their respective paths independently of their wives. This change could mark a pivotal moment for both princes as they face a year of personal and professional changes.