Previously, Meghan and Harry had publicly stated their intention to visit Balmoral due to the Queen's deteriorating health. However, gaining access to Balmoral requires an invitation, even more so during moments of significant constitutional upheaval. As it turned out, Meghan was not welcomed, and her attempts to secure a spot at the Queen's bedside caused a stir.
The source explained that Meghan's public announcement of their plans was a strategic move to pressure Prince William, with whom they had not been in contact for months, to provide them with transportation to the British estate. This move, however, baffled many, given the couple's prior criticisms of the royal family and allegations of discrimination. Harry's actions, in particular, were seen as a betrayal of his own brother.
Despite Meghan's efforts, her tactics did not succeed. Following the controversial announcement, King Charles personally contacted his son and informed him that Meghan was not invited to Balmoral. Prince Harry reacted with anger, defending his wife and insisting that his father should not speak ill of Meghan.
The situation took another turn when it was reported that Meghan wanted details or a photograph of the Queen on her deathbed for potential use in a diary or book. However, official records indicate that Queen Elizabeth's time of death was 3:10 pm, and many members of the royal family, including Harry, were not present at the time. Harry claimed to have learned of the Queen's passing through a message from Meghan and a glance at the BBC website on his phone during a flight. However, this account has been questioned, as it was later revealed that Charles had called Harry at 12:30 pm to inform him of the Queen's deteriorating condition.
The situation further escalated when Harry delayed his flight, arguing with Prince William and Charles. Prince William's plane, which was originally scheduled to leave at 1:30 pm, departed at 2:39 pm, causing him to miss a final visit with his grandmother. Meanwhile, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, and even Sophie, Countess of Wessex, were also the Queen's children and deserved the opportunity to be by her side during her final moments.
The incident left many members of the royal family feeling hurt and robbed of precious last moments with their beloved Queen.
