EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry's Boozy Lunch Ban! Meghan Markle's Star-studded Outings 'Causing Tension' With Exiled Royal as He's Excluded From Gatherings

On September 30, 2025, it was reported that Prince Harry is feeling out of place as his wife, Meghan Markle, flaunts her social life in California without his companionship. The couple’s high-profile lifestyle took a turn when Markle was seen indulging in wine at an elegant lunch in Montecito—all while Harry remained at home.

According to insiders, Markle often claims her outings are for work, leading to Harry’s exclusion. “Whenever she says she’s heading to meetings, Harry is left in the dark, only to find out later that these meetings are quite social in nature,” one insider commented. “She returns home hours later with all sorts of fresh gossip from her circle of friends.”

The couple’s significant life changes began when they opted to leave palace duties behind in 2020 for a pursuit of fame in California. Sources suggest Harry feels marginalized; he’s reportedly lost touch with many friends and family members after making disparaging remarks about the royal family. “His social circle has shrunk considerably, and while he appreciates Meghan’s new friendships, a hint of resentment is creeping in,” another source shared.

“He has to ask Meghan for permission anytime he wants to engage with his own friends,” the insider revealed, elaborating that often, Meghan prefers to join him. “It creates an imbalance that’s hard for him.”

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Meanwhile, Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, is under fire for offering products perceived as expensive and detached from the experiences of regular consumers. Additionally, her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, debuted amid mixed reviews, and earlier reports indicate a downgraded production deal from the streaming platform.

“It’s clear that Meghan is feeling the pressure and is eager to make the right connections,” an insider noted, emphasizing that these social gatherings are framed as strategic business discussions. “These women are supposedly part of her business network.” However, Harry appears skeptical of the situation. “He’s beginning to confront her about the legitimacy of these so-called ‘meetings,’ which has created some friction in their relationship,” the source added.