25/08/2026
Prince Harry has said he was genuinely afraid the intense media attention surrounding his life would drive Meghan Markle away. In the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, he explained that previous relationships had been affected by press intrusion, so when he met Meghan, he wanted to keep their romance as private as possible. He also said he knew Meghan was making a huge change by entering a world she had never lived in before.
Harry described Meghan’s decision as a major sacrifice because she left behind her life, career and freedom to join him in the royal world. Meghan had already established herself as an actress and was living independently before their relationship became public. Harry later stepped away from royal duties with Meghan, showing that the changes in their relationship went both ways.
For Harry, their relationship was ultimately about choosing each other despite the pressure around them. He has repeatedly described Meghan as someone who brought love, support and a different direction into his life, while their family now includes Archie and Lilibet. His comments show how strongly he viewed Meghan’s decision to join his world and the sacrifices they later made together.