Meghan and Harry urged to 'gain support' instead of 'ruffling royal feathers'

11 March 2024 , 13:10

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been given some valuable advice (Image: Getty Images)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been warned against issuing more attacks against the Royal Family and instead focus on "garnering prestige and public support".

After stepping down from The Firm, the couple hit out at the Royal Family in their explosive Netflix docuseries. In the show, titled Harry & Meghan, the Duke of Sussex detailed the breakdown of his relationship with Prince William and claimed members of Kensington Palace had then "lied to protect my brother".

He also took aim at his dad, King Charles. Harry then caused more drama with the release of his memoir, Spare. PR expert Ryan McCormick has now said Meghan and Harry need to stop producing content about the Royal Family.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been encouraged to carve a career away from the Royal Family (Getty Images)

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Ryan said: "From a PR perspective, Meghan and Harry should first and foremost be focusing on user engagement through their website and social media. They need a means for people to have some type of access to them and they need to cultivate a growing email/mailing list.

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"This list will comprise their core following and it's whom they will be able to depend on for future product sales and five star reviews. I would also recommend they direct their efforts on projects that have the greatest chances of garnering prestige and public support.

"If Meghan and Harry did a show where they interview celebrities or other globally respected individuals, it would immediately keep them relevant. For the foreseeable future, I would not recommend they ruffle anymore feathers in the royal family. A period of calm and quiet will suit them well."

They previously lashed out at The Firm (Getty Images)

However, Ryan warned the couple seem to be "low on fuel when it comes to creating content that will garner a lot of attention". He explained: "Despite rumoured reports about various projects in the works, until another one of their TV series or books is released, we won't be able to accurately gauge how the public feels about them.

"If the duo is not fulfilling royal duties or building their brand, I would imagine they would likely spend their time at US country clubs mingling with elite power brokers. If Meghan and Harry truly wished to see their careers and reputations soar in the US, I would recommend they roll up their sleeves and start writing and producing noteworthy films and TV series.

"If Harry took on a dramatic role in a prominent show and received critical praise, it would open a lot of new doors for him. Meghan and Harry need to do more things to prolong public interest."

Ryan McCormick is a PR expert who spoke to The Mirror on behalf of Goldman McCormick PR.

Scarlett O'Toole