Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the UK with a resolve to grow together to live a financially independent life away from the royal restrictions, but things took a sharp turn.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are increasingly growing separate as the two focus on their own projects.
In 2020, the Sussexes shocked the world by leaving royal life to forge a new future in California.
There's growing speculation that the two may be quietly assessing what life looks like apart, even as they publicly put on a united front.
Harry's current position with Meghan fuels concerns about his relationship with his wife, with some claiming there's really some trouble in paradise.
The Duke seemingly avoids becoming part of Meghan's public stunt as he believes serving the people in his own way, while Meghan makes all her efforts to secure her future out of the royal tag.
The Duke's focus on serving the people contrasts with the former Hollywood actress's efforts to secure her future, as he still prioritises his duties over the spotlight, while Meghan does not seem to stop working to build her post-royal brand.
The Duchess launched two seasons of her Netflix entertaining series, With Love, Meghan, as well as one season of a business podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder in October.
She even launched her 'As Ever' product line after the streaming network signed a new first-look deal with the couple.
Mehan made a surprise solo trip to Paris Fashion Week, where she supported newly installed Balenciaga designer Pierpaolo Piccioli and lunched with new American Vogue editor Chloe Malle.
Later, she took a solo flight to Washington D.C. to speak at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit. She's allegedly promoting her brands right now, putting her past resolve aside.
Recent developments suggest that cracks are widening even though their social media appearances tell a different story of their closer bond.
This indicates Harry and Meghan are growing apart, putting on a united front online while facing challenges in real life, amidst raising Archie and Lilibet.
Some media outlets, citing sources, claim Meghan's mission is to be a female business powerhouse and nothing's going to get in the way of that – even if it means spending increasing amounts of time away from her husband.