It seems she is determined to follow her own path, driven partly by a desire not to be overshadowed by the positive reception that Princess Catherine received during her recent visit to France. Meghan's decision to fly to Europe marks a change in her previous absence from the Invictus Games.
While she missed both the opening ceremony and the second day of the annual event in Dusseldorf, she has chosen to join her husband, Prince Harry, in Europe and stay with him at a luxurious hotel for the remainder of the games. It's important to note that Meghan won't have any formal role in the closing ceremony.
During the opening ceremony, Prince Harry playfully teased a rivalry with Meghan, joking about the newfound competition between them and the teams they were supporting. Meghan had recently discovered her Nigerian ancestry, which she shared on her Spotify podcast before it was canceled.
This development comes as the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, made a striking appearance in France to support England in their rugby game against Argentina. Both the Prince and Princess of Wales are currently in France, attending separate games. Kate, known for her love of the sport, was named the patron of the Rugby Football Union last year and displayed her enthusiasm by singing along with the national anthem before the highly anticipated match. She also charmed officials with her warm demeanor and tasteful outfit, which included an elegant blazer paired with a complementing necklace.
It's worth noting that Kate took over the patron role from Prince Harry, who had to relinquish the position after stepping back from his royal duties in 2020.
However, Meghan reportedly felt frustrated by the contrast between her own situation and Kate's overseas trip with her husband. In response, her PR team suggested that Prince William and Catherine had undermined Harry's Invictus Games launch. It's essential to clarify that the scheduling of major events like the Rugby World Cup and the Invictus Games is determined years in advance by regulatory bodies and is not influenced by the royal family.
Meghan's recent decision to join the Invictus Games seems somewhat last-minute, given the earlier reports that she wouldn't be attending. Nevertheless, she appears to have made a spontaneous entrance to the event, possibly driven by a desire to maintain her public presence while Princess Catherine garners attention on her own terms.
