prince harry meghan markle
lev radin/Shutterstock.com

After five years of marriage, rumors are circulating that Prince Harry and Meghan are parting ways. RadarOnline recently reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are “taking time apart” to rebuild and heal their bond.

A source told the outlet, “They’re trying to figure out what hit them. Harry doesn’t fit in Meghan’s tacky Tinseltown world,” adding that Harry hopes to “find himself.” In response to the separation rumors, a source close to the royal family told The Spectator that it “wasn’t surprising to hear,” adding, “There is little sympathy for Harry among the family, after all he’s done.”

However, Harry and Meghan have yet to respond to the rumors. After the RadarOnline story broke, an insider close to the couple told Page Six that any break-up speculation is untrue. They claimed, “It’s not true; it’s literally made up.” Still, the couple’s attempts to squash the rumors have little effect.

It’s certainly been a roller coaster year for the couple. It started with the release of Harry’s controversial memoir “Spare” and the fallout following its explosive claims about Prince William and King Charles. There were also issues with the Coronation, which Harry attended alone, and the news that their multi-million dollar deal with Spotify was ending.

After a quiet few months for the couple, some have questioned what their next career moves would be, especially since Meghan signed with a significant talent agency in Hollywood and reports that the couple would focus on separate projects. Now, they’ve been hit with nasty rumors about their relationship being on the rocks as they plan their next moves.

While Harry is reportedly heading to South Africa for a Netflix documentary, Meghan is staying behind in Los Angeles to work on new projects. One reason why people believe the couple is having trouble is that their multi-million dollar deal with Spotify abruptly ended. Sources allege that it sent the pair into a tailspin, with one saying the couple is “under tremendous financial pressure to fund their lavish California lifestyle, including their $14 million mansion and huge security costs.”

The last public sighting of Harry and Meghan together was on the Fourth of July when they took their children to a local Fourth of July parade. Since then, rumors have been swirling regarding their relationship. US Weekly recently reported that the couple was annoyed with how the media treated them after their Spotify deal ended. One source told the magazine, “It seems to be one assault after another these days, with people lining up to take cheap shots at them. Quite frankly, both she and Harry are sick and tired of it.”

It’s important to note that all the stories are merely speculation, and nothing has been confirmed. Hopefully, the rumors regarding Harry and Meghan’s relationship aren’t true, but if they are, let’s hope they can work it out and come together as a unit. Prince Harry and Meghan have endured a lot during their time together, and they have two beautiful children, so let’s hope they work through any issues.

More from Beliefnet and our partners