Expert: Meghan Markle prioritizes Hollywood image while Prince William and Kate Middleton focus on duty.

The Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan' was delayed by the Duchess of Sussex due to the LA fires.

Expert: Meghan Markle prioritizes Hollywood image while Prince William and Kate Middleton focus on duty.
Expert: Meghan Markle prioritizes Hollywood image while Prince William and Kate Middleton focus on duty.

Meghan Markle continues to make headlines in ritzy Montecito while Prince William and Kate Middleton are taking the high road.

Hilary Fordwich, a British royals expert, stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that the Duke and Duchess of Wales are prioritizing their duties as the Princess of Wales prepares to launch her lifestyle series in March.

"Fordwich stated that Prince William and Catherine are content to maintain a distance from Meghan Markle to prevent any future controversies, as stability and service are crucial to their lives. He added that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Netflix deal does not align with either of those values."

A split side-by-side image of Prince William, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle
British royals expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Planet Chronicle Digital that the Prince and Princess of Wales (left) are keeping their distance as the Duchess of Sussex (right) gears up to launch her Netflix lifestyle series. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images/Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth II suffered a "final blow" when Meghan Markle postponed her series, according to palace insiders who spoke to the U.K.'s Daily Mail.

The 43-year-old "didn't hesitate" to delay the launch of "With Love, Meghan" due to the Los Angeles fires. Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to air their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, despite Prince Philip's illness. Harry's grandfather passed away four weeks later.

"Prince William and Catherine are known to be glad to retain a distance from Meghan Markle, thereby avoiding any potential entanglement in future controversies. Stability and service are paramount to the couple as they anticipate their lives being dedicated to both. There isn’t anything furthering either of those values in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s deal with Netflix." — Hilary Fordwich, British royals expert

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle look at each other as Prince William and Kate Middleton look somber and walk ahead in formal wear.
Meghan Markle's last UK visit was for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022. Royal experts have long insisted that the Duchess of Sussex won't ever step foot in the UK again. (Emilio Morenatti/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Experts believed Meghan's decision to postpone her series was reasonable, while Fordwich considered the Sussexes a significant hindrance to the monarchy's image.

Meghan Markle wearing a sleeveless navy blue dress next to Prince Harry in a dark blazer and blue shirt.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to the wealthy coastal city of Montecito. (Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images)

According to Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," the Daily Mail's report about Meghan and Harry is "utter nonsense" and just one more indication of how the U.K. tabloid press tries to attack the couple.

"While there may be many things to criticize about the Sussexes, this isn't one of them," he said. "Comparing the Oprah interview, which the Sussexes had no control over, to their decision to postpone Meghan's lifestyle show because of the LA fires is a false equivalence. Prince Philip had been frequently hospitalized in his final years; at 99 years old, going in and out of the hospital had become routine."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with the Prince and Princess of Wales, standing on the Buckingham Palace balcony in formal wear.
After their exit in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex publicly detailed their struggles with royal life. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

""Meghan had no choice but to postpone the roll-out of their new Netflix series, given the circumstances," Andersen pointed out. "Giving lifestyle and cooking tips while thousands of their neighbors' homes were burning to the ground wouldn't have gone over well, to say the least," Andersen emphasized."

A poster for Meghan Markle's Netflix series "With Love, Meghan"
"With Love, Meghan" is now premiering on March 4. (Netflix)

The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly not giving Meghan's latest project any attention. Instead, they are concentrating on raising their three children and supporting King Charles III, who is still undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.

Kate Middleton in black looks at King Charles III in a black suit and tie
In 2022, Kate Middleton and King Charles III were diagnosed with cancer. (Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Fordwich claimed that this development strengthens Prince William's inclination to maintain a distance from the couple.

It is thought that William does not have a relationship with his younger brother.

The royal family in formal attire standing in a line and looking serious.
The relationship between Prince William (left) and his younger brother Prince Harry (right) has deteriorated over the years. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

According to Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, it was the streaming giant, not the duchess, who decided to pause the series "With Love, Meghan." The series was originally set to premiere on Jan. 15.

"She claimed that her sources said Netflix was eager to postpone Meghan's show to avoid harsh criticism. She also claimed that she would not be surprised if they used the entire month and a half to make much-needed edits to the final product."

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"Schofield claimed that the royal family recognized Meghan's self-centered nature a long time ago and set boundaries to protect their emotional wellbeing. However, Meghan continues to prioritize herself at their expense, and the only solution is to keep her at a distance. The relationship is toxic and one-sided, and it's not about being cruel, it's about recognizing the need for separation."

Meghan Markle on a television screen wearing a black and white floral dress against a garden background.
Meghan Markle is seen here being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in 2021. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Since their departure from the royal family in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been making headlines for airing their grievances.

In late 2022, they shared their struggles with royal life to Winfrey and later released their Netflix docuseries, "Harry & Meghan." Then, in early 2023, Harry published his memoir, "Spare."

Each launch highlighted new allegations about their time as royals.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton sitting in a row and looking serious
Meghan Markle (center), a former American actress, became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Britain's Prince Harry (left) in 2018. (Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Meghan Markle's new show, "With Love, Meghan," will showcase her love for cooking and gardening alongside her celebrity friends. However, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams claims that the royal family has not forgotten the couple's past tell-alls.

Two people with their backs turned watching Meghan Markle on television.
Office workers in London watching the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's controversial Netflix docuseries, "Harry & Meghan," in 2022. (Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images)

"Netflix made the decision to postpone the show, as claimed by Fitzwilliams. It was impossible to show it at the current time, and she had no choice but to request a postponement. The online reaction to it has been highly negative, and there is always the possibility that it may be postponed again. The show is described as saccharine and contrived."

Kate Middleton wearing a pale blue dress turned away from Meghan Markle wearing a pink dress
Kate Middleton (left), the Princess of Wales, is married to Prince William, who is heir to the British throne. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

"The royal family will not forget the shameful fact that the Oprah interview went ahead while Prince Philip was in the hospital, the couple did not know this when it was originally planned, but it went ahead nonetheless. This was an utterly ruthless and shameful episode. The royal family has not forgotten, and they have other concerns today."

Fordwich claimed that the timing of the Oprah interview, which caused Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip untold anguish, was completely unforgivable.

Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip
Prince Philip died in 2021 at age 99. His spouse, Queen Elizabeth II, England's longest-reigning monarch, passed away in 2022 at age 96. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

The Princess of Wales has kept her distance from Kate and Meghan since their exit from the royal family.

From the start, Kate and Meghan were not what Andersen considered a love match. Their relationship was always chilly, even before their heated argument over the flower girls' dresses at Harry and Meghan's wedding.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton sitting next to each other and chatting.
Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," previously told Planet Chronicle Digital Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle "were hardly what I would call a love match" as pals. (Getty Images)

Despite Kate's efforts to reunite the brothers after Megxit, the Sussexes' public criticism of the royal family during the Oprah interview and in Harry's memoir 'Spare' made it impossible.

"Kate resigned herself to the situation and left it to William and Harry to resolve their differences," Andersen stated. "Meghan, on the other hand, remained indifferent to the conflict and continued with her work in California."

Copies of Prince Harry's memoir Spare on a top of a table
Prince Harry's scorching autobiography "Spare" quickly became a bestseller. (JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The Sussexes have "zero intention of apologizing for anything," as claimed by Andersen.

"Zero" he emphasized. "Despite their conviction that they are the wronged party in this royal drama, Kate may be able to let go and move on, but King Charles and Prince William are not in a forgiving disposition. The situation has escalated beyond repair, and the wounds are too deep to heal."

Kate Middleton wearing a burgundy dress sitting next to a cancer patient.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, talks with Katherine Field during a visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital on January 14, 2025, in London, England. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Kate declared that she has been "cancer-free" and is now concentrating on her future.

"Being in remission is a relief, and I am focused on recovery. Although adjusting to a new normal after a cancer diagnosis can be challenging, I am excited for a fulfilling year ahead. There are many things to look forward to."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

by Stephanie Nolasco,Ashley Papa

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