Prince Harry’s ongoing struggle with hair loss is affecting his marriage to Meghan Markle, with sources saying it has become a significant source of insecurity for the Duke of Sussex.
According to Online speed camerasHarry has struggled with male pattern baldness for over a decade and has turned to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil despite their potential side effects.
Speaking to the publication, a friend of the Duke said Harry’s obsession with preserving his hair had impacted his intimacy with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
They described Harry and Meghan’s relationship as more “collegial” than romantic since the birth of their second child, Princess Lilibet.
“Harry is very self-conscious about his hair. He’s been using a mixture of treatments for a while now,” the source said. “He knows there are potential side effects, but the truth is it doesn’t really matter to him anymore.”
The insider further reflected on Harry’s joke that he “didn’t want to go bald” like his brother Prince William, but “now the joke’s on him.”
“He became obsessed with keeping what was left of him, even though the medication disrupted his hormones,” they added.
“People close to him say he trades his masculinity for vanity – but at this point, it’s all about control. His appearance is one of the few things he still feels he can manage.”
Another friend of Harry’s shared that a major contributing factor to his baldness is the environment, as he “struggles to fit in and hates being reminded that he’s getting older.”
“For Harry, losing his hair feels like losing control – and he’s already lost so much,” they continued.
“They barely touch each other. Harry still loves Meghan, but the spark is gone. Whether the medication makes a difference or not, the bedroom door has been closed for a long time.”
