The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have largely maintained a distance from the Royal family since relocating to California in 2020. Their decision to withdraw from public duties was attributed by Prince Harry to intense tabloid scrutiny and harassment, alongside a perceived lack of support from within the royal institution, often referred to as "The Firm."
Tabloid coverage of Meghan Markle has previously included highly critical headlines, with descriptions such as "gangster royalty" and references to her background.
In 2023, Prince Harry released his memoir, "Spare," which detailed aspects of royal life. The book recounted his experience of learning about Queen Elizabeth II's death through the BBC and described his father, Charles, not embracing him following the death of Princess Diana in 1997.
During their time in the United States, the couple has engaged in various business ventures, including collaborations with Netflix. In December 2022, a six-episode docuseries was released on the streaming platform, offering insights into the early stages of their relationship and addressing themes of racism and stereotypes experienced by the Duchess.