Since stepping away from royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent years trying to establish a new identity outside the British monarchy. Their journey has included multimillion-dollar media deals, charitable initiatives, business ventures and a growing presence in California’s entertainment industry. But according to a new report, the couple may not be completely aligned when it comes to what Harry’s next chapter should look like.

A source quoted by Star claims Meghan believes her husband is holding himself back from lucrative opportunities because he still approaches Hollywood with the mindset of a prince rather than a public figure building an independent career.

“What she wants is for him to stop acting like he’s above the whole Hollywood thing and start getting paid,” the source said. “There are plenty of opportunities up for grabs if he would just stop being so snobbish about it all.”

The report suggests Meghan has become increasingly frustrated by Harry’s reluctance to embrace the entertainment industry more openly. While she has continued expanding her own lifestyle brand and public projects, Harry has remained more selective about the opportunities he accepts, preferring causes connected to veterans, mental health and charitable organizations.

Observers have often noted that the Duke of Sussex appears more comfortable discussing service than celebrity. Even after several years in California, he has generally avoided becoming the type of Hollywood personality many expected following the couple’s move to the United States.

That contrast reportedly became more noticeable during Harry’s appearance on the July 13 episode of the Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast. During the conversation, the Duke referred to his occupation as “Prince of England” and “Duke,” a description that quickly attracted attention given that he and Meghan stepped down as working members of the Royal Family more than six years ago.

According to the source, the comments reflected how closely Harry still identifies with his royal background.

“He’s still so attached to that image of himself,” the insider explained.

The report does not suggest Meghan wants Harry to distance himself from his heritage altogether. Instead, the source claims she sees those royal titles as valuable assets that could help create new business opportunities if used more strategically.

“Meghan is all for him being proud of his titles, but she wants him to find a way to monetize it, whether that means doing cameos in movies or TV shows or starting a podcast. She really doesn’t care.”

From the source’s perspective, the exact project is less important than Harry’s willingness to participate.

Royal commentators have long argued that Harry occupies an unusual position in public life. He remains one of the world’s most recognizable royals despite no longer carrying out official engagements on behalf of the Crown. That combination has naturally generated speculation about how he and Meghan might continue building careers outside the institution while maintaining global public interest.

Since the conclusion of the couple’s major streaming agreements with Netflix and Spotify, much of Harry’s attention has centered on philanthropy. The Invictus Games continue to be one of his defining achievements, and he has repeatedly emphasized his commitment to supporting wounded service members and veterans around the world.

According to the source, Meghan has no desire to interfere with those priorities.

“Meghan isn’t trying to deny Harry the opportunity to raise money for his charities. He’s passionate about it and she’s very proud of what he’s accomplished,” the insider said.

Instead, the report suggests she believes charitable work and commercial success should not be viewed as mutually exclusive.

“But as far as she’s concerned, that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t also be finding ways to make money for their family. It can’t be all on her to support them.”

That final remark has become one of the most talked-about claims in the report, implying that Meghan believes the family’s financial responsibilities should be shared more evenly. While the article offers no evidence beyond anonymous sourcing, it presents the alleged disagreement as less about values than about strategy.

Some entertainment industry observers have previously suggested that Harry’s public image differs significantly from Meghan’s. While Meghan has generally appeared more comfortable embracing lifestyle branding, media appearances and entrepreneurial ventures, Harry has often projected a more reserved approach, placing greater emphasis on advocacy work than celebrity culture.

Whether that difference reflects personal preference or simply different career goals remains open to interpretation.

It is also worth noting that none of the claims in the report have been confirmed by Prince Harry, Meghan Markle or their representatives. The article relies entirely on anonymous sources, making it impossible to independently verify the conversations or motivations described.

Still, the report touches on a question that has followed the Sussexes ever since they relocated to California: how should a former working royal balance public service with commercial opportunity?

For Meghan, according to the source, the answer appears straightforward. Hollywood offers a platform, an audience and countless possibilities, and she reportedly believes Harry should stop resisting them. For Harry, however, the challenge may be more complicated. His identity has long been shaped by royal duty, military service and charitable work, making the transition into the entertainment world far less natural than many expected.

Whether he ultimately chooses to embrace the opportunities Meghan is said to be encouraging remains to be seen. But if the report accurately reflects the discussions taking place behind closed doors, the next stage of the Sussexes’ post-royal life may depend not on leaving the monarchy behind, but on deciding exactly how much of Hollywood Prince Harry is willing to accept.