Meghan Markle has no desire to trail behind Prince Harry as the couple settle into life in the UK, a source has claimed. The Duchess has reportedly made it clear that pursuing separate priorities does not mean she is playing a secondary role, insisting she continues to forge her own path rather than living in her husband's shadow.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been back in the UK a little over a month, and their return has been eventful. Between local pub lunches, reformer pilates classes, and a sudden school change for Archie and Lilibet, the couple are settling into Cotswolds life.
'Divide and conquer' approach
An insider has revealed the duchess's perspective on life here with Prince Harry, making it clear she is anything but a "Stepford wife". A source said that Meghan has adopted a "divide and conquer" approach, which Prince Harry reportedly agrees with.
While Meghan Markle, 45, has been concentrating on growing her As Ever lifestyle venture and helping her children adjust to life in their new home, she has also been giving Harry, 42, space to take centre stage in his own projects and public appearances.
Pressure on Harry
An insider told Heatworld: "She's focused on the kids and her brand, and truth be told, she's not interested in following him around like some Stepford wife," before revealing the couple's plan as they adapt to British life.
The source added: "Her view is that they should divide and conquer and Harry agrees, but it does mean a whole lot more pressure on his shoulders and absolutely zero time to himself because the moment he's free from work he's got to rush home to give Meghan a break from parenting duties."
Financial motives
Meghan was reportedly "adamant" that the family's transatlantic move would allow him to "bring in more money", which is why the royal is "running from one gig to the next", the publication adds.
"At the same time he's working all his contacts to find other opportunities, and not just for himself, he wants to open doors for Meghan too, he promised her he would."
