A month after reports of a professional split, Prince Harry directly addressed persistent rumors about his marriage to Meghan Markle, dismissing them as unfounded at the 2024 DealBook Summit in New York.
Speaking at the event, Dr The New York TimesThe Duke of Sussex, 40, quipped about the relentless media speculation, saying, “Apparently we’ve bought or moved houses 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently been divorced 10, 12 times. So it’s like, what?”
During the summit, DealBook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin highlighted the continued interest in Harry and Meghan’s lives, referencing Google News searches that fuel such stories. When asked about Their distinct presence at professional eventsHarry attributed it to scheduling rather than a personal conflict, adding jokingly, “Since you invited me, you should know!”
Harry admitted the scrutiny can be overwhelming but shared his approach to handling it: “It’s hard to keep up, but that’s why you ignore it.” He also sympathized with those who perpetuated the rumours, joking, “The people I feel the most sorry for are the trolls … their hopes build and build, and then it doesn’t happen. So I feel sorry for them. Indeed, I do.”
Duke acknowledged the possibility that his comments would be misconstrued, adding with a smile, “I have no doubt that this interview will be turned against me in one way or another. Maybe even the host will be constantly trolled — for that, I apologize. But you invited me.” , so it’s not my fault.”
Meanwhile, stepping onto the red carpet on Wednesday evening, the Duchess of Sussex posed for photos at the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala in an elegant strapless Oscar de la Renta dress. S. attended the event to show her support for former Suits star Tyler Perry, who was honored with a top award by The Paley Center for Media.
The rumors stemmed from the couple’s decision to pursue independent professional engagements, a strategy allegedly dubbed the “twin-track” approach to boost their image. Despite the speculation, Harry’s comments make it clear that their marriage is intact.
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