Prince William is clear: 'he doesn't want Meghan' at Diana statue unveiling
On July 1, a statue of Princess Diana will be revealed at a dedication ceremony. While Prince Harry will be present at the event, the Daily Express reports that Prince William may have played a role in Meghan Markle's absence.
On July 1, 2021, Princess Diana would have celebrated her 60th birthday. To mark the anniversary, a statue of her will be unveiled at a dedication ceremony. The event will be the occasion for the royal family to reunite publicly for the first time following the funeral of Prince Philip. However, Meghan Markle will not be present. On Saturday, June 19, the Daily Express reported that Prince William did not wish the Duchess of Sussex was there, and played a role in her desire to stay in the United States. "This decision and this whole thing was 50% William's fault," Royal expert Charlotte Griffiths told MailPlus ’Palace Confidential.
Charlotte Griffiths clarified that the occasion was not the right one to attend an entire family reunion: “It was not a good time to bring Meghan in because there is so much tension between her and William. For their part, the Sussex couple have officially declared that Archie and Lilibet's mother Diana will not be traveling to London because "they have a very young baby and it is not practical for them to take the plane. in family ”, specified the editor in chief of the agenda of the Mail.
An interview with the queen is scheduled
During the ceremony, Prince Harry will therefore be alone against the Windsor clan, while his previous visit to London dates back to the funeral of Prince Philip. The Duke of Sussex and his brother will present a statue they have been working on since 2017. It will be placed and unveiled at Diana's favorite spot in Kensington Palace grounds. On the occasion of this moving event, Elizabeth II is said to have invited Prince Harry, during her visit, to lunch at Windsor Castle, while tensions are still high. This moment will be their first interview since the Megxit. The opportunity, perhaps, to calm the situation down and find common ground.
