Prince Harry Breaks Silence On Meghan Markle Divorce Rumors
Prince Harry has finally broken his silence about the Meghan Markle divorce rumors.
In recent months, rumors about a rift between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been swirling, fueled by their independent public appearances and a perceived shift in their professional paths.
Speculation has ranged from allegations of a secret divorce to assertions that their relationship is under strain due to diverging priorities.
The Duke of Sussex has now finally addressed the gossip during an appearance at the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit.
Prince Harry has finally broken his silence about the Meghan Markle divorce rumors. Credit: Alamy
The whispers of trouble began to escalate earlier this year, following Harry’s solo round-the-world engagements and Meghan’s notable absence from certain high-profile events.
Reports suggested that Harry’s travels to New York, London, and Southern Africa were part of a personal and professional shift, with some speculating he needed ‘space.’
Headlines even suggested the pair were living ‘separate lives,’ with phrases like ‘professional separation’ stoking the fire.
Meghan’s decision to hire the Hollywood talent agency WME in 2023 added fuel to the rumors.
The move was seen as a step toward asserting her individuality and building her personal brand, separate from the couple’s joint ventures.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been seen at separate events. Credit: Alamy
The speculation briefly waned when the couple appeared together at the Invictus Games in September 2023.
Their chemistry and shared joy during the event, which included moments of dancing and public displays of affection, reassured some fans.
However, as they embarked on separate ventures again in late 2024, the rumors resurfaced.
Meghan’s attendance at an awards ceremony in California this week, while Harry spoke at the DealBook Summit in New York, further fueled the narrative of a growing divide.
In recent months, rumors about a rift between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been swirling. Credit: Alamy
Adding to the media frenzy was a German documentary, Harry: The Lost Prince, which criticized the couple’s high-profile visits to impoverished regions juxtaposed with Meghan’s designer wardrobe.
Critics argued that the image clashed with the humanitarian values they promote, drawing fresh attention to their public appearances, the Mirror reports.
During his summit appearance, Prince Harry was directly confronted about the speculation surrounding his marriage.
Newsweek reports that journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin noted the media’s fascination with their separate engagements, asking why they weren’t appearing together.
Harry’s response was both witty and revealing.
The Duke of Sussex has now finally addressed the gossip during an appearance at the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit. Credit: Alamy
“Because you invited me,” he joked, to laughter from the audience, before addressing the rumors head-on.
The Duke dismissed the persistent claims of divorce with humor.
“Apparently, we’ve bought or moved house maybe 10 or 12 times, and we’ve apparently divorced maybe 10 or 12 times as well. So, it’s just like, ‘what?’ It’s hard to keep up,” he quipped, drawing attention to the absurdity of the rumors.
However, Harry also reflected on the more serious implications of such speculation.
“I’ve had a lived experience since I was a kid. I’ve seen stories written about myself that aren’t exactly based on reality,” he said.
Prince Harry has opened up in a recent interview. Credit: Alamy
“When you grow up within that environment, you find yourself questioning the validity of the information but also how dangerous it can be over time.”
He expressed empathy for the trolls perpetuating these narratives.
“The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls. Their hopes are just built and built, and then it doesn’t happen. So, I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do,” Harry remarked.
While his comments offered a clear rebuttal to the divorce rumors, they also highlighted the challenges of navigating a life under constant public scrutiny.
Despite their separate projects, Harry’s words suggest that he and Meghan remain united in their shared commitment to their family and causes, standing resilient against the relentless rumor mill.
Eminem’s half-brother Nate has responded to the death of their mom, Debbie Nelson, in a scathing social media post.
According to TMZ, Nelson passed away aged 69 in Missouri after battling advanced lung cancer, which she was diagnosed with earlier this year.
Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has not yet issued any public statements about her passing.
Born in Kansas, Debbie Nelson had a complex relationship with her eldest son, whom she gave birth to in 1972 with her first husband, Marshall Bruce Mathers.
She later had another son, Nathan Samra-Mathers, in 1986 with Fred Samra Jr.
And now, Nathan’s scathing message to his late mother has left the internet shocked.
Eminem’s half-brother Nate has responded to the passing of their mom, Debbie Nelson, in a scathing social media post. Credit: Alamy
In her memoir, My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem, Nelson described Eminem as a captivating child, writing: “From the moment he was born, my son Marshall was a beautiful actor. He knew exactly how to look at me from under his long dark eyelashes and put on a show.”
Their tumultuous relationship was a recurring subject in Eminem’s music. On his 1999 debut album, The Slim Shady LP, he openly criticized his mother in the song ‘My Name Is.’
He further addressed their issues in ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet,’ released in 2002.
In 1999, Nelson filed an $11 million defamation lawsuit against Eminem over his lyrics. Reports from ABC News revealed she was awarded $25,000, of which she retained about $1,600 after legal expenses.
Eminem later expressed remorse in his 2013 song ‘Headlights,’ rapping: “And I’m mad I didn’t get the chance to thank you for being my mom and my dad. So Mom, please accept this as a tribute I wrote on this jet.”
Her passing follows the death of Eminem’s father, who died in 2019 at the age of 67 due to a heart attack.
Reports indicate that cancer was the cause of Debbie Nelson’s death.
Nathan ‘Nate’ Kane Mathers, Eminem’s half-brother, has since shared his reaction to the passing of their mother, Debbie Nelson. Credit: @nathankanemathers/Instagram
Nathan ‘Nate’ Kane Mathers, Eminem’s half-brother, has since shared his reaction to the passing of their mother, Debbie Nelson.
Nate, 38, expressed his feelings on Instagram, writing: “Hatred and mixed emotions today.”
While he did not explicitly reference Nelson’s death in his post, it is widely known that their relationship was strained.
Nate and Eminem shared a complicated history with their late mother. At just eight years old, Nate entered foster care and was later adopted by Eminem when he turned 16.
In a 2008 interview with The Village Voice, Nelson spoke about her hope for reconciliation with her sons, saying: “I’m not ever gonna give up on my kids. … It’s a matter of swallowing your pride.”
It remains unclear whether Nelson reconciled with either of her sons before her passing.
