According to Levan, "I think Charles knows that if they did come, it would ruin the festivities." She continued by saying that Prince Harry may begin to air his concerns and point fingers, saying, "Harry would start pointing fingers like, 'When you did this, when you did that.'" Levan also suggested that Prince Harry's reluctance to reconnect with the family was a factor in Charles's decision to exclude the newlyweds.
Furthermore, there seems to be a contradiction in Meghan and Harry's wish to hold on to their titles while simultaneously appearing to fight against the monarchy's demise. According to Levan, "What's ridiculous is Meghan and Harry want to hang on for dear life to their titles, yet they want to destroy the monarchy." Prince Harry has made it abundantly plain that he won't comply unless his father and brother deliver an apology to Meghan.
In other news, during the state opening of Parliament, King Charles officially opened Parliament for the first time in his reign. Princess Anne, his loyal younger sister, had a pivotal role in the events, which he made sure of. Princess Anne was once again the Gold Stick in Waiting at the coronation. She followed the King and Queen in the State Landau Carriage as they made their way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. Serving as King Charles's personal ceremonial bodyguard is a prestigious position that comes with great responsibility.
During the May coronation of King George VI, Princess Anne served as the monarch's personal bodyguard by riding on horseback. For the first time since 1985, Princess Anne entered the chamber in the company of a brother.
A royal source said to The Mirror, "This is a fantastic addition by the King and further cements the Princess Royal's role as his most trusted lieutenant." The source was referring to Princess Anne's prominent position.
Furthermore, there have been rumors that King Charles removed the security detail protecting Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in an effort to steer the story's direction. The Sussexes had previously stated their desire to become part-time royals, marking a departure from tradition for the family. But there was resistance to what they wanted. The royal insider said, "One of the concerns The Firm had was the Sussex's popularity despite them being further down the line of succession."
Harry and Meghan's prominence in the news and among the public stood in stark contrast to that of the rest of the royal family. Forcing them to conform to the standards of the royal family, Charles decided to take away their safety and their means of support. These efforts, however, fell short of their goals, and the royal family was left to deal with the onslaught of media attention and condemnation that had been directed at the couple and their loved ones.
