Prince Harry’s NYC trip without Meghan Markle can help him boost reputation after royal drama: experts
Prince Harry has gotten praise for embarking on a series of engagements as a solo agent.
The Duke of Sussex is in New York City to support several of his charities. The 40-year-old will then fly to London where he’ll attend the WellChild Awards on Sept. 30.
The father of two was last in Manhattan in October 2023. At the time, he was with wife Meghan Markle to support World Mental Health Day.
Doug Eldridge, an agent, celeb branding and marketing expert as well as the founder of Achilles PR, told Fox News Digital that the solo trip is a smart move for the British prince. He pointed out that since the couple made their royal exit in 2020, together they’ve been plagued with problems.
“This is akin to splitting aces at the poker table: together you’d think they’re unbeatable — and normally they would be — but oftentimes it’s better to play two separate hands with an ace as an anchor,” Eldridge explained.
“Right now, when you see Harry and Meghan together, it conjures an immediate association to the drama, none of which is positive: leaving the royal family, the tell-all book, the sit-downs, the negativity. By contrast, when seen separately, they can almost play their hand, just like the pair of aces you split at the table.”
