What Will Meghan Do Next? Odds on Duchess of Sussex’s Next Big Move

Odds Of Meghan’s Next Move

Expands Her Media Empire

This is the most likely move (2/1 odds, 33.33% probability) for a reason. Meghan already as a strong foothold with Netflix and Spotify, although the Spotify deal ended, it proved she can headline major platforms. In addition to the newly released With Love, Meghan, Harry and Meghan continues to generate views.

She’s recently announced a new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, which shows that this looks to be her focus for the time being. Expect her to get involved in more producing and executive roles, or even return in front of the camera in some new venture.

Royal Family Reaction Odds: 10/1 – They certainly won’t love it, but are more likely to stay silent unless something directly targets them. They have learned to avoid adding fuel to the fire.

Launches More Business Ventures

Meghan just renamed her lifestyle brand tied to her Montecito home from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever. Currently, the brand’s website shows food products like raspberry spread, teas, and shortbread cookies. It’s very likely (3/1 odds, 25% probability) she could follow this up by launching another brand with a different focus

We’ve analysed the chances of what a new direction for the brand might focus on, and the most likely would be wellness and self-care (2/3 odds or 40% probability). Celebrity lifestyle brands that focus on self-care, like Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, have demonstrated robust consumer interest. The actress and business powerhouse recently squashed claims of a feud with Meghan, collaborating with her to make a joint video on Instagram. A new brand might be an appealing avenue to pursue further, as it gives her more direct control and will capitalise on her new homemaker persona.

Royal Family Reaction Odds: 20/1 – Very unlikely, unless the branding for any new business ventures pushes into “royal” territory.

Has Another Baby 

Although the Duchess is busy with work projects, there’s no reason why she couldn’t be planning to have a third child. Like her sister-in-law, Meghan could go for three bouncing royal babies, but she is busy with other projects so it’s less likely (5/1 odds, 16.67% probability).

This might even flip the media narrative fast, bringing a more gentle spotlight on both Harry and Meghan, and give tabloids and the rest of the media months of content. This, however, is purely a personal choice, and it is doubtful that they would pursue this avenue for anything other than family reasons.

Royal Family Reaction Odds: 1/2 – Most likely Buckingham Palace and some members of the Royal Family would issue a polite public statement to congratulate the couple, but don’t expect extensive engagement.

Writes Tell-All Book 

The release of Spare shook the monarchy. If Meghan drops her own version, it could make headlines for weeks in the same way that Harry’s book did (6/1 odds, 14.29% probability).

It seems more likely that if she does release a book, it would more likely focus on her life as a whole, or given her new interest in the business world, something on business is a possibility.

Royal Family Reaction Odds: 10/1 – While it might reopen wounds, there was no official reaction to Spare, it seems unlikely they would comment on Meghan’s book either.

Relocation or New Base 

A move away from California to another part of the U.S., or even abroad, could cause a media storm wherever that could be. Realistically, though, Meghan has built a brand in California and seems content there, so it seems unlikely there will be an imminent move away (10/1 odds, 9.09% probability).

Any move, though, would most likely be practical or related to a brand that Meghan or Harry may try to build. It is likely they would keep away from the UK due to Prince Harry’s security concerns.

Royal Family Reaction Odds: 15/1 – Unlikely they would be concerned if they moved to a new location away from California. Such decisions would be personal to Harry and Meghan.

Moves Toward Political Involvement 

Meghan was previously politically vocal prior to marrying Prince Harry. She is reported to have campaigned against the Gulf War at age 9, and publicly backed Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump in 2016.

Running for office, however, seems highly unlikely (12/1 odds, 7.69% probability). But some kind of advocacy or campaigning for politically-linked causes seems a more likely possibility.

Royal Family Reaction Odds: 6/1 – The Royal family would bristle at this. Royals, even former ones, are not supposed to take political sides. More likely, they will keep any reaction to behind-the-scenes press briefings.

Attempted Royal Reconciliation

Harry and Meghan and Spare generated a lot of unwanted publicity for the Royal Family and it is unlikely that Prince William and King Charles will have fully forgiven them for that just yet, (20/1 odds, 4.76% probability).

Any attempts at reconciliation would almost certainly come from Harry first, but right now, it doesn’t seem there is any interest on his part to do that

Royal Family Reaction Odds: 2/3 – Any pubic reconciliation would likely get a response from the Palace, but only once it reached the public eye.

Moves Back to the UK 

Not happening. After everything from media battles, lawsuits, and documentaries, Meghan’s return to the UK full-time seems impossible. The reception would be icy, and would be a tough challenge PR-wise, and she has built a life in brand away from the Royal Family in California (66/1 odds, 1.49% probability).

Only a major change could make this happen, a reconciliation would likely come before this happens – if at all.

Royal Family Reaction Odds: 3/1 – Seems impossible there wouldn’t be some official comment from Buckingham Palace if this were to happen, although it could depend on any future reconciliation.

Conclusion

Right now, the smart money is on Meghan expanding her media ventures, especially with With Love, Meghan already in motion and a new podcast on the way. New business ventures like As Ever also seem pretty likely. Moves like political involvement or a royal reconciliation seem unlikely any time soon, while a return to the UK sits firmly at the bottom of the odds table.

As for the Royal Family, most potential moves would likely draw little public response, unless they directly challenge the Royal Family or force a public-facing moment.