Recent speculation surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage has intensified following the release of a promotional clip for their upcoming CBS Sunday Morning interview, scheduled to air in August 2024. The brief preview, released on August 1, 2024, has ignited discussions and rumors about potential marital strife between the couple.

In the clip, Prince Harry and Meghan discuss their efforts to support families whose children have experienced severe cyberbullying. The moment that has sparked the most intrigue occurs when interviewer Jane Pauley remarks, “You hope that when your children ask for help, someone you know is there to give it.” Prince Harry, who had been appearing somewhat distant, abruptly interrupts, saying, “If you know how to help.” Meghan’s response is a simple “Yes,” seemingly affirming Harry’s statement. However, her body language during this exchange—turning towards Harry, blinking rapidly, and appearing to clench her jaw—has led many viewers to believe that there may be underlying tension between the couple.

This brief interaction has been widely discussed on social media, with users dissecting Meghan’s body language. Some have interpreted her rapid blinking and jaw clenching as signs of discomfort or even disdain. A number of observers have gone further, suggesting that Meghan’s expression indicated a strong dislike for Harry, with one user coining the term “Meghan’s death glare” to describe her reaction.

The tension captured in the clip has fueled rumors that the couple’s relationship is more of a business arrangement than a genuine partnership. Critics have speculated that Meghan may resent Harry for taking up her interview time and hogging the spotlight. One social media commenter remarked, “She has the same smug look that she had as a child. She’s giving him the stare to remind him that he’s sucking up her precious interview time and hogging the microphone. He’s there to be seen and not heard.”

More extreme reactions have emerged online, with some users speculating about the possibility of emotional or even physical abuse in the relationship. These claims, though unsubstantiated, have added to the growing narrative that Harry has been alienated from his life before Meghan and is being emotionally manipulated, particularly through references to his late mother, Princess Diana.

One particularly dramatic comment suggested, “The moment she lost control over her hands—or the claw—for a second was even scarier. Looked like she wanted to strangle him as she usually does at home when he speaks but remembered there was a camera and stroked her hair instead with one of the claws, looking like a psychopath.”

Experts in relationship dynamics have pointed out that contempt is a leading predictor of divorce, and many viewers noted that Harry also seemed to look at Meghan with scorn during the interview. The apparent mutual disdain and inability to tolerate each other have been cited as indicators of a troubled marriage.

A commentator summed up the situation by saying, “They’re both liars. They hate each other and don’t want to be anywhere near each other. This is evident in how they present their work as a couple and a family when they can barely stand to be around one another.”

Additionally, there is a belief among some critics that Meghan relies heavily on Harry for media presence. They argue that without Harry, Meghan struggles to draw an audience, even with her title as Duchess of Sussex. The promotion of the interview as a joint appearance is seen as evidence of this dependency. As one social media user stated, “Meghan is essentially nothing in the media without Harry. If it was just Meghan on this interview, no one would watch it, and it wouldn’t be airing on a major network like CBS.”

As the August 2024 interview approaches, the tension and speculation surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage continue to capture public attention, with many eager to see if further interactions will confirm or dispel the rumors.