KEY POINTS

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could become just another tarnished celebrity couple in the near future
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were criticized for their decision to quit the royal family. 
  • A royal expert has big hopes for the Duke of Sussex 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly at risk of becoming another tarnished celebrity couple in five years.

Royal expert Hugo Vickers told BBC Radio 4’s “Today” program that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s desire to be released from the demands of royal life may not go according to plan.

“If you’re not careful they’ll end up as sort of slightly tarnished celebrities. If you set up an alternative court, it’s not going to work. It’s very sad actually,” he said.

In an article he penned for Daily Mail a few days later, Vickers stressed his stand on Prince Harry and Markle’s bombshell exit. He said that the Duke of Sussex could lose his allure and appeal after he surrenders his position. And at the end of the day, people could also grow tired of him and his wife.

“This is surely a very real danger in the fickle world of celebrity culture. In five years, will they simply be just another tarnished celebrity couple?” he said.

Vickers also said that he hopes Prince Harry and Markle won’t come to regret their decision especially since Archie’s dad has been doing a wonderful job supporting Queen Elizabeth.

The royal expert also shared his hopes for Prince Harry that his confidence will not be misplaced and that he knows exactly what he did when he decided to quit The Firm.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Markle were also criticized by royal author Robert Jobson. While speaking with Sky News, he labeled the royal couple as freeloaders.

Jobson said that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent trip to Miami fueled ill feelings from the public who think that they could be taking advantage of the system. The royal expert also said that there have been criticisms in the media but that doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone thinks of the royal couple negatively.

After all, Prince Harry and Markle still have a very loyal band of followers even after Megxit.

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to step back as 'senior' royals
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to step back as "senior" royals. POOL/DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS