I am flat-out SHOCKED by Us Weekly’s choice of a cover story this week. I thought for sure they would put Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s SAG reunion on the cover, maybe with “Angelina Furious!” somewhere. But no – maybe Us Weekly’s editors feel like the Sussexes are a bigger deal to their readership. I agree, but I didn’t think tabloid editors would go that way. So what is Us Weekly’s cover story all about? How… Meghan and Harry are going to get to work:
Meghan Markle has been adjusting quite well to her new life outside of the royal family since she and Prince Harry announced that they were stepping down from their senior royal duties, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Now that the couple are residing in Canada with their 8-month-old son, Archie, Meghan is “so happy,” says the source, and so is Harry. “He’s really excited about the next chapter in their lives.”
To make their transition more smooth, the Suits alum, 38, is hoping to teach the former military pilot, 35, about the real world. “She doesn’t come from millions,” says another insider. “She’s worked hard to get to where she is today.”
Meghan, for her part, has not been wasting anytime getting back to work. The actress already signed a deal with Disney and did voice-over work for an upcoming film to benefit the Elephants Without Borders charity. “Meghan loves the idea of being the breadwinner,” says the insider. “She has no plans to do another show like Suits, but Harry’s been encouraging her to do more voice-over work, writing, producing and directing in her free time.”
The idea that Meghan would be “breadwinner” in the relationship is kind of funny to me. I mean, Meg has a work ethic and I’m sure she’ll be working a lot, but let’s be real: she’s not “going back to acting.” She’s not going to do another TV show. She’ll do voiceovers for charity (as Us Weekly says) but she’ll only be on-camera at this point in documentaries and videos about her charity work. And maybe a few TV interviews about all of the sh-t that’s gone down. Anyway… Harry and Meghan will hopefully do great things. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next.
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That picture of Kate and Will on the cover….they look so sinister.
I’m sure Meghan is excited and they are going to do great things and have a great life. I definitely think we will see her involved in movies/TV, but not as an actress – producer, that kind of thing. And I think it will all be charity driven (documentaries, etc.)
Don’t forget investments-he has a $50-60 million dollar inheritance. If they downsize-yes, even Royals may have to consider that!-with solid advice they can live on the investment money and do mostly charity work.
It’s good they still have access to Frogmore. I feel that “exiled” is too strong a word and that they will still want to keep their hands in some charity work back in the UK.
Can’t wait to see where they decide to live. I’m rooting for Vancouver!
Right?! It’s very daytime soapy to me.
Also I adore Harry but that is not a good photo of him. His eyes like that make him look too much like his grandmama.
Last weekend, when the taboids were full with the outrageous act of moving out of the RF and the certainty that MM would bring the couple to disgrace, I saw the pictures of H&M so fotoshopped, but so much photoshopped, I thought about the book of SK “Running Man” when the audience is presented with a photoshopped picture of his wife.
In Harry’s case, he looked like… let’s say, a not nice guy. Meghan looks beyond greedIness with her shinning eyes and her painted lips. I understood what Stephan King meant in his book. Maybe just my imagination but …
lol that picture!!
Well they will eventually. Maybe not right away, they need to establish themselves first. Charles is going to help them out for the first year. And if he’s worth one billion, then what’s a few million to help out a son who is in transition? It’s his money, he can do whatever he wants with it.
Well they said they want to be financially independent, so they’ll have to make money somehow won’t they? I wouldn’t be surprised if she does go back into acting in some manner. Doing charity work is great but it’s not going to pay the bills…unless Charles will keep paying. Also, people thought once they left the U.K. the tabloids would leave them alone. Did you really think that would happen? We are going to get even more stories about them now…some good…some bad.
She’s not going back to acting. It’s a ridiculous notion.
It’s not ridiculous. Why can’t she go back in some form? That’s her choice and that doesn’t make her “low” or anything. It can be a respectable career.
What’s wrong with acting?
Didn’t one of the official statements from the Queen state that they would earn money in a way that was respectful of the Queen ( I’m paraphrasing)? I think that would mean she wouldn’t act, but would work behind the camera in many capacities.
@ CL
You could still act (if she chooses) and still be respectful of the Queen. I’m not saying she’ll do bedroom scenes, but there are plenty PG movies she could do. We don’t know and I guess we’ll see. I just hate how people seem to think acting is beneath her now. For all we know she might still have the acting bug. Good for her if she does. It’s her choice.
Sophie Windsor is an actress, and she is not disrespectful to the Queen.
Exactly. It’s not like she was a great actress. She was mediocre at best. The acting world isn’t lost without her contributions. She can do much more good elsewhere.
@ Yup, Me
LOL but Hollywood is filled with mediocre actors ! She can act and still do charity work. Anyways, I guess time will tell.
The Daily Mail readers are even more virulent.
Do these people even have a life?
I don’t read the Daily Mail ! I’m pro Meghan and Harry and very happy they chose Canada to live !
My dear fellow in gossip, the right question is: do these people have a heart?
Bitter party of one, take a seat.
She is not going back to acting and there is no shame in it even if she chooses. I can see her and Harry producing a film to showcase or highlight their charities in some way. They will be hobnobbing with charity CEOs, giving speeches, raising awareness and funding in unique ways, hosting events, maybe even creating podcasts. Let’s give them a chance and see.
I live in Victoria, not far from where they’re staying. The British and American paps have followed them here and the locals are VERY angry. On the news last night there was a clip of a couple literally ripping into a photog posted outside the gates of the house Meghan and Harry are staying at. They told him to leave and he wouldn’t, then said he was “just doing his job”. Yeah right….harassing them after they basically got chased out of England. Effing b*stards.
That is f*cked up for sure…but not surprising. They are world famous and pics of them sell for a lot of money. I don’t see interest for them slowing down any time soon. Hopefully they can manage somehow.
He’s also doing something illegal, no?
Hi Victoria — a question. If these paparazzi are climbing trees in public parks to try and get shots of the Sussexes as has been reported, why can’t they be arrested? In America, you cannot climb trees in public parks or areas as there are definite liability issues for whatever government agency is responsible for that public property. The person in the tree couild injure themselves and sue. The person in the tree could drop something or fall on someone walking under the tree and injure them. Another lawsuit. There are just all sorts of liability issues here. In America, if it was reported to 911, there would be a cop under that tree demanding the individual come down. They would then be at least ticketed or possibly arrested (especially if numerous offenses). I don’t get how all these paparrazi can be hanging in trees. Do you have any insight to offer on how it works in Canada?
@JA Lowcountry Lady: The rules regarding invasion of privacy are pretty strict in BC. The photogs haven’t been climbing trees but they have been hiding in bushes outside of private property, i.e. on the walking trails close to where Meghan and Harry are staying. They have issued a stern warning that they will pursue legal methods to get them removed, possibly arrested. Their neighbours are also pissed off at the paps because, of course, the paps are trespassing on private property to get their shots. There was a news item last night on TV showing a couple who live near the house Meghan and Harry are staying in giving one of the photogs total sh*t and threatening to call the police. The photographer spoke with an American accent and said he was “just doing his job” but there has been significant push-back from the locals about getting the paps (mostly American and British) outta there.
Thanks for the response to my question Jaded, I appreciate it.
No, no, no…I very much doubt that Meghan would go back to acting.
Meghan is an American and I find that all the Americans that I know have that strong independent streak, they try to create a good life for themselves and their families with hard work and good head on their shoulders.
They will most likely start their own charity, sit on the board of it and collect a nice salary.
The donations will be pouring in with their name recognition and connections and it will help many, many causes.
Meghan seems to be intelligent, caring and a hard worker, she is also attractive and has a lot of charisma, she can probably sell water to fish with such lovely qualities and Harry has a ton of charisma from Diana and seems to be want to do more than live off his inheritance.
Meghan and Harry will also most likely make a deal with NETFLIX or APPLE to produce shows related to social activism, sort of like the Obama’s.
They can earn a nice living without being pummeled by the awful, racist British Press and help our messed up world.
I guess we’ll see !
I think at least initially, they are sitting on a gold mine in terms of producing and promoting programming and movies.
Anyone could have written the same thing which is basically saying what sites like this and Twitter have been talking about for the past few weeks. Speculation on what they could possibly do and what the future could hold. No one knows anything beyond what has been announced so far.
I don’t see her going back to acting. She herself said that chapter of her life is done. And though Harry definitely grew up in a bit of a bubble more than his father or brother he is the one that actually served in combat in the military. He has some idea of what normal life is like to an extent. It’s one of the reasons why he is the most relatable royal. I don’t think Meghan or Harry are worried about “bread-winning”. They have enough money to last them a lifetime if they wanted it to. People forget that Harry is worth 40mil of his own money that his mother left him that has nothing to do with the royal family.
It’s absolutely more than possible to live off of that money for the rest of their lives. We should only be so lucky.
Just from observation it seems if Harry was ever a spendthrift, Meghan would make sure their money is managed wisely real quick. And vice versa.
They seem to make a dynamic partnership and will find their way for sure. He grew up in THE bubble of all bubbles and made it out!
They seem to me like the kind of couple who will work together, attend events together, etc. Why pay for one when you can get a discount on two lol?
Mabs -Agreed.
I agree we won’t see Meghan/Harry on any shows. I think they’ll be doing documentatries/voice overs or association projects like Meg’s clothing, books (actual real things – not quizzes to see what to do next). I would think that they would travel a lot to do conferences. I hope they will because I’m buying those tickets
Oh come on, shouldn’t the Sussexes also be allowed to take the next 8 years to meet with experts and then roll out a very vague, half-assed 5 question survey to see what the rest of the world wants them to focus on? I mean it seems only fair to me. 😎
Haha! Agreed.
I see them doing speaking engagements and paid events. If she’s goes back to acting I see High profile movies, them trying their hand at creating content programming or her becoming an ambassador of goodwill. They will have to earn money, I don’t think Charles will be lending a hand much. Maybe he will offer to pay for the security.
They’ll be fine. They will make enough money to live well and leave money to Archie and any future children.
They are saying this to add fuel to all the crazies that are calling harry p whipped.
That’s a good point and just shows that American tabloids are going to be ruthless with Meghan too. Women always get blamed for anything and everything so no surprise people are saying Meghan forced him to leave the U.K.
These are the tabloids associated with the National Enquirer, I.e. Trump’s mouthpiece. So they will go all in for sure.
If she goes back to acting she can always play herself on The Crown in a few years (lol sorry I had to I know the joke has been made before! But seriously it would be too weird to see another actress playing her).
I think my biggest worry is Harry and Meghan’s marriage lasting. I think they present a united front and definitely are on the same page but the dynamics of the royal family and the onslaught of racist and negative media– I don’t care who you are, all that pressure plus the fact Meghan was pregnant most of last year, any normal person would break down under all that upheaval. Meghan is definitely a strong person but we know she was affected by it all when we saw her raw answer in that documentary An African Journey. And then there’s Harry who also has deep seated issues, still deeply being affected by his mother’s death and his intense hatred for the tabloid media. Meghan is isolated from most of her family except for Doria (though she seems to have a supportive group of friends) and Harry is now breaking away too. I just hope their mindset prevails and they can go out and kick some butt. I am definitely rooting for them and I hope their post-royal life is one of success and positive change. Let Meghan narrate all the Disney documentaries or host a travel show or be a correspondent highlighting women’s empowerment and other important issues, I dunno I just really want her and Harry to succeed!
+1 for a short time it might even make them feel stronger privately but it certainly can quickly take the shine off of a new relationship. Maybe they’ll prove us wrong but I wouldn’t be surprised if all of this takes its toll on the relationship
A lot of the pressure they felt was from that so-called “royal” family so I’m sure being away from that bunch is a relief. And people need to stop with this narrative of how they are estranged from the family like it’s some great loss. Harry’s family has made it clear they would rather have Pedo Andy around rather than Harry. They let the media wolves loose on his wife. And don’t get me started on those money grubbers and users on Meghan’s side. Any “ deep seated issues” that Harry allegedly has can only be helped by getting away from that toxicity rather than sticking around it.
Having to let go of family is still a great loss. Here’s hoping they will grow and flourish from the pain.
I wasn’t criticizing anyone for cutting out family. Do what you got to do to survive. But Meghan’s fall out with her dad and her older sis trying to profit off her existence, Harry’s exit from the royal family among rumors of a rift with William—All that stuff takes its mental toll. Most people don’t cast family aside going “good riddance!” and merrily go on their way, case closed. We all saw Meghan’s letter to her dad after the wedding—she was devastated he didn’t come! And with all the official statements from the palace following Meghan and Harry’s announcement they were peacing out, clearly there were lots of emotions. There might be relief for Harry and Meghan but they might deal with guilt, doubt, and anger that they were forced into this new life. There are always repercussions for our mental health when we go through periods of high stress. And Harry might now finally have time to process his PTSD from Diana’s death away from the microscope he lived under.
I just think about after my year of in a toxic work environment. I won’t get into the details but I was in a very bad place after I was removed from that environment and my problems didn’t just magically go away because I was away from it. It’s been nearly a year and I am still healing and I still have moments of high anxiety that sometimes seem to spike for no reason. That’s PTSD at work. So just because Harry and Meghan are no longer in the UK doesn’t automatically mean they’re totally fine and they’re superhuman if they can just let this kind of thing roll off their back! More power to them if that’s the case though.
@Amelie
Hugs. Going through similar experiences at the moment. You got this.
Grieving is real and difficult and not to be taken lightly in any instance.
There is absolutely no way that these 2 aren’t going to experience the gamut that we all face.
I kind of hope they do form a production company and partner with ABC or Netflix, both of whom have indicated that they would be more than happy to work with them in whatever capacity these two choose.
I could totally see them producing docs, podcasts and multi-platform content on subjects that are important to them, i.e., a documentary on Invictus, his conservation projects in Africa for him; and, following up on her cookbook, maybe something like Salt Fat Acid Heat in terms of food and community for her. But let’s be honest, no matter what they do for income is going to be scorched by the British press. Nonetheless, the reality is that they want and need to make their own money, and they’re not gonna go work in banking or retail. Them not earning an income is not an option, so yes, people in the industry are going to work with them. I mean, get real.
Just a few days ago, Peter Phillips was getting dragged for a Chinese milk commercial, but c’mon. He’s not a working royal, he has no title and he has to make a living. Her cousin Michael was dragged some time back for having an apartment in KP, even though the queen was paying out of her own pocket. In that sense, I feel for the queen’s grandchildren and extended family. They’re damned if they do and damned if they don’t. And the Brits are so salty about anything and everything that I can see why they have fallen so far down the global power-ranking. Good lord they’re always one slight away from another British Civil War.
That said, there is a way forward for these two, but I dare say that – if I were advising them, and I’m not – they would be better off just branding Harry & Meghan and leave the title shit alone. Nobody outside of the UK gives a shit about titles and HRHs and all that dusty, colonial bullshit.
But, first, peace and quiet. Just go dark and get settled.
Very well said anon. I’ve said before that forming a production company is totally the way to go for H&M. Get some production deals with a couple of places (Netflix has already publicly said they want to work with them, and I think Universal offered them their old animation offices for use), and then after that fully set up a company of their own.
Production deals are like candy this point in the industry – they’re just handing them out.
And, of course, book deals will likely happen as well. ANd they don’t even have to be tell-alls about the RF. Harry can do a book about Sentebale of the Invictus Games.
Meghan isn’t going back to acting. She knows how the industry works, and was already preparing – before she met Harry – on her life and career after her show was over. The most we’ll see her in front of the camera will be in documentaries, or even PSAs related to charities or whatever. Voice-over work will be the most “performing” she does.
Harry and Meghan could totally also just be the “Harry & Meghan Foundation” ie like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. People know they are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but people *still* call them Harry & Meghan. *So* correct that no one outside the UK give a shit about titles, especially in North America.
But yeah, I’ll bet they stay quiet for a few months, maybe only popping up a few times or so wrt charities and such. No *big* announcements for a while IMO.
Also, lol about the Brits. Brexit is about to happen and Scotland is making *big* noise about leaving the UK. If that happens they’re really won’t *be* a UK anymore. You’d think that would be a bit more important than this stuff. If I had more time, part of me would love to analyse how much of this Harry and Meghan was self-sabotage, kinda like I think Brexit was.
I don’t know, maybe I’m wrong in this but I don’t want Meghan and Harry to be American hollywood darlings nor british tabloid punching bags, I want them to do good for the world but work in Canada mainly. Its got the low key vibe they’re looking for.
27 million for a house? I find that hard to believe. If your worth 40 mil why would anyone spend that much on a house? I know security is an issue but I think you can find a secure home etc. for a lot less than that. I would rent for a while and maybe build something. Do they really need to work? 5% on 50 mil is what 10 mil. You can do a lot with that.
They are renting, not buying. And real estate on an island will always be way more expensive than on the mainland.
If they were making 5% interest on 50 million in a basic bank account, they aren’t earning 10 million annually in interest.
LOL, yeah, somebody can’t count.
Five percent of $50 million is $2.5 million. And, depending on the tax laws where ever they wind up, along with living expenses and salaries, etc., that could get sucked up rather quickly.
Sure, though, these two have lawyers, CPA’s and financial planners who can set up whatever structure is beneficial to them.
I don’t think the press will leave them alone and it doesn’t matter where they go, live or do. It will be a fine line trying to balance it all. But I have faith they will come through ok and find what works for them.
I hope they take some time to catch their breath and settle in and take the time to muddle through all the offers and find which ones work best for them and their brand. This is uncharted territory for them and is likely exciting at first glance before the real work begins and they’ll figure it out along the way.
Looks relaxed. This girl is out and about everyday serving her community like normal woman, more than I can say about the others which only make rare appearance dressed to the nines head to toe at fancy galas. This morning I flipped on the radio and news about H&M asking canadian press to respect privacy laws, but looks like the nasty britsih press has gotten thourgh the air because the way the media worded it made it sound demanding. Harry would be smart to use speeches and video to speak to the public that way the tacky british media can’t portray them as anything less than humble and reasonable which they are.
Does anyone foresee a joint interview with Oprah, or maybe Gail? I can see them doing it if they have some sort of philanthropic project to push.
I don’t think they’ll do interviews with Oprah or Gayle. I think they’d pick a reporter outside of their circle, but a trusted name, if they ever do a sit-down interview about all of this.
@morrigan01 me too. I don’t think Oprah will ask either as she’s personal friends with her mother, she’ll probably steer clear from that.