Prince Harrys NYC trip without Meghan Markle can help him boost reputation after royal drama: experts
Prince Harry has gotten praise for embarking on a series of engagements as a solo agent.The Duke of Sussex is in New York City to support several of his charities.The 40-year-old will then fly to London where he’ll attend the WellChild Awards on Sept.
30.The father of two was last in Manhattan in October 2023.At the time, he was with wife Meghan Markle to support World Mental Health Day.Doug Eldridge, an agent, celeb branding and marketing expert as well as the founder of Achilles PR, told Fox News Digital that the solo trip is a smart move for the British prince.
He pointed out that since the couple made their royal exit in 2020, together they’ve been plagued with problems.“This is akin to splitting aces at the poker table: together you’d think they’re unbeatable — and normally they would be — but oftentimes it’s better to play two separate hands with an ace as an anchor,” Eldridge explained.“Right now, when you see Harry and Meghan together, it conjures an immediate association to the drama, none of which is positive: leaving the royal family, the tell-all book, the sit-downs, the negativity.By contrast, when seen separately, they can almost play their hand, just like the pair of aces you split at the table.”“For the time being, Harry can be seen like the charming guy he was always thought of, while Megan is free to brand her forthcoming line of goods,” he shared.
“For her, the royal tag is no longer applicable and the affiliation with Harry hasn’t been selling — at least not to the consumer numbers that she would need to be a viable brand.”“In the long run, I don’t know if this will be beneficial for their partnership, but in the short term, it could be productive for their public relations battles,” Eldridge added.Before the New York City trip, Harry took to the stage on Friday at the star-studded One805LIVE! concert, hosted by Kevin Costner, in Carpinteria, California.The event helps raise funds for Santa Barbara Coun...