Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to prioritise spending more quality time together in the coming year, according to a source close to the couple.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have recently pursued separate career paths, have reportedly agreed to make their relationship a primary focus.
“They’re really going to carve out the time, they need to otherwise their schedules get so jammed, and now with their separate focuses, it’s very easy to become like ships passing in the night,” the source told Closer Magazine.
The couple’s decision follows a period of individual professional pursuits, which saw them making solo appearances throughout 2024.
Meghan and Harry face major shift after ’emotional drought’ from professional split
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Their commitment to strengthening their marriage comes after what body language expert Judi James described as an “emotional drought” in their public appearances together.
The insider revealed that their focus for the upcoming year will be on “being present and grateful” for what they have, including their marriage.
This shift comes after a year that started with “glittering” public appearances, as noted by body language expert Judi James.
“The year did start well in body language terms, with two ‘royal’ tours that saw the glittering couple looking tactile and bonded,” James told The Mirror.
Meghan Markle made several appearances without Prince Harry this year
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The expert highlighted a particularly memorable moment during a salsa class, which she described as a “passionate kissing display” that reinforced their image as both a professional and romantic partnership.
The couple spent a quiet Christmas celebration at their California home with their children, having not received an invitation to join the royal festivities, according to reports.
The source indicated the Sussexes have adopted a new approach to royal relations, stating: “They’ve also vowed to stay patient when it comes to the Palace and all the things that go on that can really get them worked up.
“They’re not going to sweat that stuff anymore.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their royal tour to NigeriaGettyThis stance follows a challenging year marked by family health concerns, including Princess Kate and King Charles’s cancer diagnoses.
Princess Kate, who has completed her treatment, is said to be focusing on her immediate family with no current plans to reach out to Harry or Meghan.
James believes that while the couple may excel individually, their dynamic together is particularly powerful.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California after they announced they would step back as senior working royals in January 2020Netflix
“Harry and Meghan might shine apart,” James noted, but together “their body language sets off Gamma rays.”
The expert’s comments came after Prince Harry directly addressed speculation about their relationship.
“Apparently, we’ve divorced maybe 10, 12 times… It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you just sort of ignore it,” the Duke of Sussex stated.