On August 11, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced a new multi-year partnership with Netflix.

As part of the deal, Markle debuted Season 2 of her series, With Love, Meghan, on August 26. The eight-part show features the Duchess in the kitchen preparing dishes while engaging in lively conversations with celebrity guests.

While Meghan takes the spotlight, royal expert Jennie Bond believes Harry intentionally chose not to appear on screen, allowing both of them to pursue their own ventures.

Why Harry Stayed Out of Meghan’s Show

According to Bond, Harry wanted to give his wife space to thrive in her own lane while focusing on projects that feel more natural to him.

She explained to The Mirror, “I think she’s \[Markle] probably feeling a lot stronger now back in her home country and her own patch, and talking her own sort of California speak. She’s better rooted and happier and dealing with things in a more resilient fashion because of where she was.”

As for Harry, Bond added, “Harry has taken a conscious step back and this is Meghan’s thing…He’s doing things which are quasi royalty, the sort of stuff he was comfortable doing in his previous life.”

Harry’s Complicated Relationship with Cameras

Bond also suggested Harry may find it uncomfortable to appear frequently in front of cameras, given his long and difficult history with the media.