and Meghan Markle
have spent the years since forging new paths, aiming for freedom on their own terms. Yet controversy still clings to them, even in silence. In a sea of shifting friendships, one that has endured is their bond with Tyler Perry. As godfather to their daughter, Princess Lilibet, he has been more than loyal. But now, with heavy allegations against him, the couple’s silence puts them in an undeniably awkward place.
Tyler Perry’s feud with The Oval
co-star Derek Dixon is heating up, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s silence is now raising eyebrows—and quietly damaging their credibility.
Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s silence on Tyler Perry is risky business
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have remained publicly silent after Derek Dixon filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry. Speaking to Fox News Digital
, royal commentator Hilary Fordwich criticized their lack of response, calling it “a total lack of moral courage,”
especially considering they once lived in Perry’s home. She warned that their silence could harm them either way—appearing disloyal if Perry is cleared, or opportunistic if he is not—saying it may end up “further damaging their credibility among friends and potential allies alike.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have not yet issued a statement in support of their friend Tyler Perry pic.twitter.com/bFMq9d5qg2
— Harish Chandra (@HarishChan20246) June 24, 2025
In the 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan
, Tyler Perry revealed his close friendship with the couple, sharing how he opened his Los Angeles home as a safe haven for them and their young son, Prince Archie, after stepping back from royal duties. Prince Harry, 40, told Perry, “Maybe we just stay forever,”
recalling the warmth and security they felt, as reported by PEOPLE. But beyond friendships and safe spaces, the Sussexes face far more serious challenges, including threats to their children’s royal status.
With Prince William poised to ascend the throne, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet face an uncertain destiny—their royal titles might vanish before they even have a chance to claim them.
What Prince William’s reign could mean for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s royal status
As Prince William prepares to take the throne, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, may find themselves sidelined from the royal succession entirely. The 43-year-old Prince of Wales is said to be reshaping the monarchy into a sleek, modern institution that leaves little room for his estranged brother’s family. According to a source in The Times of London, Prince William has grown so detached “he just doesn’t mention it at all,”
signaling a chilling emotional distance from past family wounds.
The insider added that Prince William’s emotional shift is striking—once fueled by anger after Spare’s 2023 release, he now approaches the situation with cold detachment. “He’s not letting it get to him at all anymore. It is a change. It’s sad
,” the source explained. While Prince Harry still hopes his children will retain their HRH titles, Prince William reportedly intends to strip the couple’s titles away
. Yet again, the Sussexes find themselves at risk—this time caught between royal fallout and the silence surrounding Tyler Perry’s controversy.
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