An expert has warned that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be heading for a 'professional separation', as he addresses rumours.
Rumours have been circulating that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not on great terms, after ramping up their individual engagements away from one another.
The pair have seemingly been working on their separate brands in recent times, and it hasn't gone unnoticed by royal fans, who have had growing concerns.
While Harry is prioritising royal-esque visits such as charity work, Meghan has been attending more commercial opportunities.
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And while the Sussexes have not addressed their individual ventures directly, Prince Harry has finally spoken out - addressing the circulating split rumours.
The couple have been warned by crisis prevention expert Drew Kerr, that continuing to attend events alone will encourage fans to speculate on their relationship.
Harry appeared at the New York Times DealBook Summit last week, where he finally confronted the rumours head on.
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He said: "Apparently we've bought or moved house 10, 12 times.
"We've apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it's just like, what?"
He added: "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.
"I've seen stories about members of my family, friends, strangers, all sorts of people.
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"And I think when you grow up within that environment, you do find yourself questioning the validity of the information but also what other people are thinking of that as well, and how dangerous it can be over the course of time."
Expert Kerr, who spoke to The Daily Beast, compared the Sussex's relationship to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.
And we all know how that ended...
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Their relationship was subject to mass speculation, until Lopez announced she had filed for divorce earlier this year.
Kerr said: "One or two appearances apart is nothing. Adults are allowed to be independent in 2024.
"But if it is consistent, over a period of time, let’s say three or four weeks, with no explanation, then people might be entitled to speculate that something else is going on."
He added: "'Bennifer’ is the cautionary example here."
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Kerr noted that their 'silence' on the rumours did the 'talking' for them, and that people are not stupid.
The expert also said that 'not communicating about the joint brand and where they stand' will only fuel the fire.
Topics: Royal Family, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Sex and Relationships, UK News
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