Prince Harry Slams Divorce Rumors: "We've Apparently Split 10 Times!

Prince Harry Slams Divorce Rumors: "We've Apparently Split 10 Times!.

The Duke of Sussex opened up about the attention surrounding his six-year marriage to his wife.

Prince Harry tackled a question directly about his marriage to Meghan Markle during The New York Times' 2024 DealBook Summit. When asked how he deals with the buzz around their relationship, especially the latest news about their individual careers, he didn’t hold back.

On December 4, the Duke of Sussex, 40, took the stage in New York City alongside NYT columnist and DealBook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin for a deep dive into topics like mainstream media, misinformation, and making the online world a safer space.

As the conversation wrapped up, Sorkin, 47, inquired about how Prince Harry copes with the public's intense interest in his life. This scrutiny not only shines a light on the important causes he supports but also puts his personal relationships under a magnifying glass.

"I Google Newsed you, and there were people fascinated by everything you're doing, all the time. They're fascinated by Meghan is in California right now, and you're here," Sorkin said, seemingly referencing the Duchess of Sussex's planned solo outing at the Paley Honors gala in Beverly Hills on Dec. 4. "And there's articles left and right about, you know, 'Why are you making, doing independent events? Why aren't you doing them together?' "

"Because you invited me, you should have known!" Prince Harry chimed in, and it got a good laugh from the crowd.

Sorkin then replied, "True. Is that normal for you? The second there's an article — she's in California, you're in New York — they say, 'Well, what is happening with these two, right?' Is that a good thing for you, in a way, that there's so much interest in you?"

The Duke of Sussex, raised in the royal limelight as the son of future King Charles and the late Princess Diana, pointed out that all that attention was "definitely not a good thing."

"No, that's definitely not a good thing. Apparently we've bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We've apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it's just like, what?' " Prince Harry said with a laugh.

"It's hard to keep up with, but that's why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls," he continued. "Their hopes are just built and built, and it's like, 'Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,' and then it doesn't happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do."

Prince Harry acknowledged the spotlight on him by saying that he had that he had "no doubt" his conversation with Sorkin "will be spun or twisted somehow against me, and maybe you yourself will be trolled relentlessly."

"For that, I can only apologize, but you did invite me, so it's not my fault," Prince Harry remarked, and the crowd erupted into laughter.

At the 2024 DealBook Summit, the Duke of Sussex opened up about some tough moments from his past while also looking ahead. He talked about the Parents Network initiative from the Archewell Foundation, which he runs with Meghan, and shared his top priority: "being the best husband and dad I can be." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are raising their kids, 5-year-old Prince Archie and 3-year-old Princess Lilibet, in Montecito, California.

Speaking on his life in the U.S., he said, "I very much enjoy living here and bringing up my kids here. It's a part of my life that I never thought that I was gonna live."

"I feel as though it's the life that my mom wanted for me," he continued. "To be able to do the things I'm able to do with my kids that I undoubtedly wouldn't be able to do in the U.K. — it's huge. I'm hugely grateful for that."

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Harry shared his thoughts on his relationship with the press during their conversation, chatting with Sorkin about it. “I’ve had a lived experience since I was a kid. I’ve seen stories written about myself that aren’t exactly based on reality. I’ve seen stories about members of my family, friends, strangers, all sorts of people.

“And I think when you grow up within that environment, you do find yourself questioning the validity of the information but also what other people are thinking of that as well, and how dangerous it can be over the course of time."

He mentioned that he wants to team up with social media company stakeholders to talk about how to keep kids safe online.

“I would welcome the chance to sit down with the shareholders, because their shareholders are the ones that really are in control," he said. "I’m sure they are parents, and I’m sure hopefully they would agree that kids need to be kept safe.”

Prince Harry took a page from Meghan's book by chatting with Sorkin at the summit, just like the Duchess of Sussex did back in November 2021 at The New York Times DealBook Online Summit.

On December 4, the couple will be busy with separate events on different coasts. Prince Harry will be in New York City for the launch of an art exhibit that supports his charity, Sentebale. Meanwhile, Meghan is set to attend the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala in Beverly Hills, where she’ll be honoring Tyler Perry, who is Princess Lilibet's godfather, with The Paley Honors Award, the top accolade from The Paley Center for Media.

Prince Harry continues to show resilience in the face of intense media scrutiny, maintaining a positive outlook despite constant rumors. In his recent appearance at the 2024 DealBook Summit, he humorously addressed false reports about his marriage to Meghan Markle, highlighting his ability to laugh off the speculation.

Beyond the media attention, Harry remains deeply focused on his family, prioritizing being the best husband and father to his children, Archie and Lilibet. His commitment to causes like online safety for children and the Archewell Foundation reflects his dedication to making a positive impact in both his personal and professional life.