The Sussex American Experiment: Hits, Misses, and a Return Home

Since moving to California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pursued a string of American ventures—Oprah’s interview became a global cultural moment; Netflix docuseries drew millions of households; Spare set a record as the fastest-selling nonfiction book—yet many projects underperformed (Me You Can’t See, The Bench, Heart of Invictus, Archetypes) and Meghan’s lifestyle brand faced a branding reshuffle (American Riviera Orchard was renamed As Ever). With a surprising move back to the U.K. for an extended period, the piece argues their American Dreams were mixed at best, yielding some high-profile wins but uneven success overall.