King Charles reportedly yearns to embrace his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, for the first time during his birthday festivities slated for November. Renowned royal expert Charles Wood disclosed this aspiration, emphasizing the significance of this family reunion. However, Angela Levin, a respected royal biographer, expressed that any excuses made by Harry and Meghan for their absence would be entirely their decision.
The ongoing tensions between the royal family and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have escalated, preventing the children from meeting their grandfather thus far. Levin also suggested that the couple may need to attend the King's birthday celebrations in the UK, implying that Meghan's exclusion is not a foregone conclusion. However, sources close to the situation assert that King Charles remains resolute in his stance: Meghan's attendance hinges on her bringing the children with her; without the children, there's no place for Meghan, regardless of the circumstances.
As for Meghan's purported panic, it centers around allegations of a fake baby bump. Recent photos depicting her on her knees after a royal engagement in Liverpool raised eyebrows. While Harry looked distressed, Meghan appeared to smile and hurriedly entered the car, revealing a notably flat belly and what some have described as swollen knees. Harry's recent visit to the UK was brief, lasting just 28 hours, leaving many questioning the purpose of his trip, especially as it was his first encounter with his father since the release of his bombshell memoir in January.
During the ceremony, Prince Harry's seating arrangement sparked further speculation as he found himself placed in the third row, between Princess Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and Queen Elizabeth II's cousin, Princess Alexandra. Moreover, reports suggest that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not invited to the royal family gathering commemorating the one-year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, despite their presence in Europe for the Invictus Games.
Last year, Harry expressed anger over his treatment during Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, seeking an apology from the royal family. Angela Levin weighed in, noting that the ball is now in Harry's court, and the possibility of reconciliation remains open.
In other news, some voices, like the Showbiz Cheat Sheet, have called for stripping Harry and Meghan of their titles, emphasizing their diminishing popularity and the titles being their sole remaining connection to the British royal family. They argue that, given their treatment of the royal family over the past few years, it may be time to remove these titles entirely. This perspective contrasts sharply with views expressed by other experts, such as Ingrid Seward, who underscore Harry's princely status by birthright.
The debate over titles and royal connections continues to evolve, adding to the intrigue and ongoing drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship with the royal family.
