It’s been four years since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry walked away from their royal roles, sparking an endless stream of media attention and second-guessing in the UK. This year, the biggest royal headlines—from historic health challenges for Kate Middleton and King Charles III to royal banquets and honor ceremonies—have been coming from Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are carving out their own semi-royal, and very philanthropic path, thousands of miles from their former home.
On this week’s episode of DYNASTY: The Windsors’ Most Difficult Year, the hosts take a detour to the court of Montecito to see how Meghan and Harry are building their entertainment and philanthropy legacy. Despite the usual tabloid rumblings, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are having a pretty solid year, expanding both their charitable commitments and Netflix offerings. After four years of high and lows in America, it’s time for the question on everyone’s lips: Will they ever return to the fold?
More Great Stories From Vanity Fair
Inside Kamala Harris’s Loyal Circle of Hollywood Friends
Peter Thiel, J.D. Vance, and the Dangerous Dance of the New Right
The Untold Stories of Humphrey Bogart’s Volatile Life
Inside California’s Freedom-Loving, Bible-Thumping Hub of Hard Tech
The Best TV Shows of 2024, So Far
Listen Now: VF’s Still Watching Podcast Dissects House of the Dragon