Prince Harry recently drove away divorce rumors amid criticism about his professional relationship with his wife, Meghan Markle, which a source has labeled as being in a “very bad state.”

A friend has since offered insight into their dynamic, aiming to clarify the situation.

Royal biographer Angela Levin shared, “They say they’re going to work separately, then they say they’re buying a house in Portugal—you don’t do that if you don’t want to separate for most of the time, so I wonder if it’s in a very bad state. But I’m sure they’re trying to work out something.”

Levin’s remarks pay attention to the ongoing discussion surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s evolving dynamic, particularly as they balance separate and shared commitments.

This shift was previously described by a friend as a “twin-track approach” in an interview. Prince Harry remains dedicated to philanthropic endeavors, while Markle is leaning into entrepreneurial projects and commercial ventures.

This balanced approach to her and Prince Harry’s professional and personal lives has naturally attracted public curiosity, with many rumors about the state of their relationship.

At The New York Times’ 2024 DealBook Summit, Prince Harry conveyed ongoing speculation about his relationship with Markle who was seen without her engagement ring in October, which has been heightened by their separate public appearances.