When Buckingham Palace decided to remove Prince Harry from the succession after learning of a significant lie regarding Meghan's religious beliefs, he expressed strong emotions. Harry was eventually removed from the succession after Meghan initially claimed to follow a different religious path.
This revelation came to light on January 17th, casting a shadow over the joyous occasion of their royal wedding. While they did not have a church ceremony, there may have been a church blessing. However, the unfortunate incident raised questions about Meghan's religion and the impact it could have on the royal family.
The issue at hand revolved around the January 17th agreement, designed to secure the line of succession to the British throne. This agreement explicitly states that no Roman Catholic or anyone married to a Roman Catholic could be placed in the line of succession. Even Prince Michael of Kent, who was 15th in line to the throne, had to forfeit his position upon marrying Baroness Mary Christina Agnes Hadwig von Reibnitz, who publicly used her husband's title and was known as Princess Michael of Kent.
This issue underscores why the British royal family is closely tied to the Church of England. Meghan needed to be confirmed into the Church of England before her marriage to Prince Harry. They also baptized their second child in the Anglican Church, as without baptism, the baby could not be included in the line of succession. At the time, Harry and Meghan were still working for the royal family and had embraced the Anglican faith.
However, Meghan's religious journey appears to be quite adaptable. She began as a Catholic, converted to Judaism when she married Trevor Engelson, and later embraced the Church of England before marrying Harry. Her religious affiliations seemed to change along with her personal life.
Harry, who was raised in the Church of England, seems to have aligned his religious choices with those of his wife, Megan. This shift has placed Queen Elizabeth II in a difficult position, as she is the head of the Church of England. For instance, the queen did not attend the wedding of her son, Charles, to Camilla Parker Bowles due to Camilla's previous divorce. Megan's religious choices have created complexities within the royal family and even influenced the queen's public appearances.
In addition to these revelations, body language experts have observed changes in the public displays of affection between Harry and Megan. While they were once very affectionate in public, their recent behavior indicates a shift towards a less tactile and affectionate approach, possibly highlighting a change in their relationship dynamics.
