The year 2024, which was supposed to be a redemption year for the Sussexes, ended up being just another controversial year. No matter what they did, every step they took was met with intense criticism and scrutiny. Whether it was going on tours, doing interviews, launching projects, or even releasing their Netflix shows, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry did not manage to make any real progress toward the redemption people had hoped for. This pushed the couple to rethink their approach and go a for separate ‘experimental’ PR route.

The new plan recently led the Sussexes to attend events separately, even though they will both be in the same country. 

In the coming month, Prince Harry will appear for a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at The New York Times DealBook Conference. This conference is scheduled for December 4 in New York City, according to a report from PEOPLE. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Meghan Markle will be attending the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala on the same day. During the event, Markle will present Tyler Perry with The Paley Honors Award, which is the highest accolade given by The Paley Center for Media. 

The Paley Honors Gala was initially expected to include Prince Harry as well, who was also part of the hosting committee. However, the 40-year-old Duke will now be absent. This decision of the Duke and Duchess to make separate appearances on opposite coasts next week is part of their newly adopted 'twin-track' approach to rebranding themselves. Experts and sources have recently weighed in on this fresh strategy.

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Expert Richard Fitzwilliams even suggested that this new direction is a result of the Sussexes no longer being able to “attack” the royal family.

Over the past few months, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been spotted attending various events separately. This also sparked some speculations about them being headed for a split. However, experts suggest that it is a PR strategy, as the couple's brand has become increasingly toxic and controversial. Hence, they may now be focusing on salvaging their individual careers by going in different directions.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams also shared with GB News that “the Sussexes need to keep their profile as they can’t attack the royal family at the moment." For now, Prince Harry is concentrating on his philanthropic efforts, while Meghan Markle is redirecting her focus toward entrepreneurial and business ventures. However, whether or not this PR move will succeed remains to be seen.

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