It seems that even after leaving the palace, Harry and Meghan haven’t quite left the palace mindset. According to recent reports, the Sussexes are now assembling a “royal court” of their own in California — and frankly, should we be surprised?

Apparently, stepping back from royal duties didn’t mean stepping away from the royal playbook. It just meant swapping courtiers for consultants and trading tiaras for tailored PR strategies.

The Not-So-Quiet Life

Let’s be honest: when Harry and Meghan said they wanted a “quieter life,” it turns out they meant quieter than Buckingham Palace — not quiet in the literal sense.

The latest development? A hand-picked inner circle of strategists, image managers, media specialists, and philanthropic advisors. Less palace intrigue, more podcast pitch meetings. This isn’t a family office — it’s a brand machine.

But here’s the catch: it feels suspiciously like they’re recreating the very system they left — just with better lighting and a California zip code.

The Court of Public Opinion? Not Entirely Loyal

Let’s talk timing. Spotify said goodbye. Netflix’s Sussex content seems to have cooled. Archewell, despite the glossy branding, hasn’t quite landed with the public in the way one might expect from a couple with global influence.

So now, with momentum dipping, it seems the answer is to close ranks, polish the message, and control every frame of the narrative.

Which might work — if the narrative hadn’t started to wear thin.

The irony? For a couple who distanced themselves from royal life, they’ve spent a remarkable amount of time rehashing it. Over and over again. It’s as if the exit was the first chapter, but they never wrote the second.

Strategy or Spectacle?

Building a team to manage your brand is what most high-profile figures do. The Obamas have one. So do the Beckhams. But where those examples lead with action and let the optics follow, Harry and Meghan seem to prefer the reverse: start with the headline, figure out the details later.

This new “court” might be strategic — but to some, it just reads as more theatre. Another curated step in the Sussex saga where perception matters more than progress.

And while they’re busy shaping their legacy, the question remains: are people still listening?

So, What’s the Endgame?

Influence? Longevity? Another Netflix docuseries? Maybe all three. But one thing’s clear: Harry and Meghan haven’t quite let go of the institution they so publicly rejected.

They’re not exactly “anti-royal” — they’re just trying to rebrand royalty, Montecito-style. And for a couple who insist they’re done with the drama, they’re doing a rather good job of staying in it.

As ever!