Analysts note the Sussexes’ influence has waned due to a string of projects that underdelivered, with Hollywood momentum fading and public perception shifting away from their ventures.

There are ongoing tensions within the royal circle and media speculation about King Charles’s health impacting the Sussex storyline, with no reconciliation materializing by late 2025.

The rift between William and Harry intensified after Meghan and Harry stepped back, with public disclosures like the Oprah interview, the Netflix docuseries, and Spare driving relations apart.

Harry and Meghan began financial independence in 2020, but early high-profile deals later faltered, shaping a narrative of squandered potential rather than sustained influence.

Private sources describe persistent mistrust within the family and note Harry’s combative tendencies, with some sympathetic voices acknowledging the complexity of conversations.

As King, William is unlikely to strip Harry, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet of their royal titles, a stance a royal expert says would be petty and run contrary to his broader priorities.

The debate follows other royal tensions, such as the Andrew and Sarah Ferguson title loss amid public scrutiny of ties to Jeffrey Epstein, fueling discussion about similar actions for the Sussex family.

Since moving to the United States in 2020, the couple has struggled to capitalize on popularity, with high-profile deals yielding few lasting products or success, and projects like Archetypes and Netflix/Spotify arrangements facing delays or reduced output.

Historically close brothers who shared experiences and Diana’s loss, William and Harry are now distant, reflecting a shift from their earlier bond.

Original reporting on the sagas surrounding the royals comes from Zahrah Patel of Reality Tea.

Industry chatter suggests Netflix renewals exist, but overall Hollywood momentum for the Sussexes has cooled, tempering expectations about continued dominance.

In December 2025, Archewell Foundation restructured into Archewell Philanthropies under a fiscal sponsor model, expanding family philanthropy while trimming three junior administrative roles.