If anything has become clear in recent months, it’s that Meghan Markle is charting her own course, and doing so far from Prince Harry’s shadow. Although she still holds the title of duchess, her career is no longer connected to royal duties.
Today, her focus is on a different path: business, brand collaborations, and developing her own professional identity.
In other words, Meghan is stepping away from her role as the “prince’s wife” to once again take center stage.
For years, her story seemed to revolve around Harry. She was the actress who fell in love with a prince, who agreed to trade the Hollywood spotlight for Buckingham Palace, and somehow ended up in the background.
But five years after the famous “Megxit,” the duchess has decided to reclaim her voice.
Experts like Mark Borkowski say she is building “a global, ambitious, and independent brand,” more akin to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow or Victoria Beckham than to a traditional royal.
That description fits what we’re seeing: a woman who can move effortlessly between the red carpet and business dealings.
Interestingly, this shift doesn’t represent a break with Harry, but rather a new way of understanding their relationship.
According to publicist Jane Owen, Meghan is exploring her individuality while Harry focuses on social impact projects, a combination that seems to work well for them.
They remain a team, but now each shines in their own field. As several analysts have noted, they represent a modern couple: he champions causes that matter to him, while she builds a personal empire without sacrificing her core identity.
Ultimately, rather than a distancing, it’s a natural evolution. Meghan appears to be reverting to the woman she was before the palace: creative, ambitious, and in control of her own story.
And while every move she makes sparks debate, the truth is she has successfully redefined herself.