Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrate career milestones with a family getaway, while royal rift deepens

As Meghan Markle steps back into the spotlight with several high-profile business ventures, she and Prince Harry chose to mark the milestone by spending quality time with their children on a spring vacation. The couple, along with Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, took a well-earned break to celebrate Meghan's reemergence in the public sphere and the launch of her latest endeavors.

In the past few months, Meghan has introduced a trio of major projects that signal a new chapter in her professional life. March saw the release of her Netflix docies With Love, Meghan, offering fans a fresh glimpse into her lifestyle and values.

Shortly after, she unveiled her lifestyle brand As ever, and earlier in April, she debuted her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder with Lemonada Media. These platforms are allowing the Duchess of Sussex to reestablish herself on her own after years of intense public scrutiny. Prince Harry has remained a pillar of throughout.

"I am so happy for my wife and fully absolutely everything she's done and continues to do," he said in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. "I'm incredibly proud."

Their spring break retreat wasn't just about celebrating Meghan's new ventures-it was a rare moment of escape from the intense spotlight that usually follows the Sussex family. The four of them, settled in their Montecito home, have created what insiders call "their happy bubble."

"The kids are adorable. They're incredibly smart, articulate, and fun," a source told PEOPLE.

It's a side of their private lives that Meghan has begun to share more openly as she returns to social media and builds a new relationship with the public.

Harry's legal dispute

But while Meghan thrives professionally, Harry continues his legal battle overseas. The Duke of Sussex is fighting to reinstate his taxpayer-funded security, which was removed in 2020 following the couple's decision to step away from their senior royal duties.

It's a deeply personal issue for Harry, who made a rare public comment after leaving the Royal Courts of Justice on April 9. He said the fight "has always mattered the most."

This legal pursuit is not just about safety-it reflects a larger, unresolved fracture between Harry and the rest of the royal family. Tensions between Harry and King Charles remain high.

Harry's legal team is battling RAVEC, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee responsible for overseeing royal protection. He believes the removal of security was a strategic move aimed at discouraging the couple from leaving royal life behind.