Experts in body language were quick to analyze the three-day state visit to France by King Charles and Queen Camilla, noting their impressive command of the French language. They drew comparisons between the linguistic abilities of King Charles and Queen Camilla and those of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their speech at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris, where Meghan announced the new British and French literary awards. It was evident that Queen Camilla, with her background in French literature and finishing school in Switzerland, displayed confidence in her French-speaking abilities.
On the other hand, King Charles, known for his fluency in several languages, including French, injected humor into his speech by encouraging the French Parliament to give it a try, implying they might need some help understanding it. This contrasted starkly with Prince Harry's earlier linguistic attempts during the Invictus Games, where his efforts to speak German appeared uncomfortable, accompanied by self-deprecating gestures.
This analysis of their language abilities indirectly criticized Prince Harry's linguistic skills compared to his father's confident command of French. The evolving situation has strained the relationship between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the royal family. They faced consequences such as the removal of their HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles from the Royal Family's website, limiting their professional use. Although they retain their Sussex titles, they are no longer considered part of the core royal family.
Due to their European presence during the Invictus Games, it is understood that they did not receive an invitation to the intimate event at Balmoral Castle, which marked the first anniversary of the Queen's passing. Meanwhile, Prince Harry received a dire warning about the state of his brand and finances, with experts expressing concerns about its downward trajectory.
Royal commentator Daniela Elser brought these claims to light, citing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's burgeoning net worth, starting with a promising $76 million from Netflix. This was further supplemented by Prince Harry's $31 million payment from the contingent income and an additional $17 million from Spotify. These figures brought their total earnings to approximately $130 million.
However, Ms. Elser noted a significant shift compared to their previous circumstances, and Meghan herself acknowledged the possibility of a downturn from this point onward. Their remarkable financial success, despite their limited talents, including military service, representing a mid-sized department store, and professional calligraphy, has raised questions about the future trajectory of their brand and finances.
