Gareth Russell, the author of "The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsor, 500 Years of British History at Hampton Court," shared insights on GB News in 2023. He highlighted that the monarchy was never intended to function without the Duke of Sussex, as King Charles had always intended to have both of his sons and their spouses as senior working Royals. However, due to different choices made by the Duke of York and the Duke of Sussex, there are now three senior Royals who are no longer working in official royal capacities.
This situation has raised the possibility that the royal family may need to reduce their patronage of charities and the number of events they attend, or they may have to consider recruiting three additional Royals to fulfill their roles. These additional members could potentially include Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, as well as their cousin, Lady Louise.
There have been reports that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have sought to mend their relationship with King Charles to safeguard their Royal resources. In 2020, the couple left the monarchy and launched Archewell Productions, but their journey in Hollywood has faced challenges. Notably, Spotify announced the discontinuation of Meghan's podcast, "Archetypes," leading to questions about their prospects in the media industry. Meghan is said to be eager to protect their reputation and has been pursuing various projects, including an HBO documentary.
However, it appears that Meghan may not be entirely ready to relinquish all their Royal privileges. There have been suggestions that she has expressed concerns about being completely cut off from the Royal fold and has encouraged Harry to take steps to maintain a connection. Reports even hinted at her desire for Harry to make a solo trip to meet with Charles and William in an attempt to keep a foothold within the royal family.
While there may be hints at a desire to mend the royal rift, it's worth noting that Prince William's associates have indicated that he is not ready to spend time with the American-based Royals. The Prince of Wales is said to still harbor hurt feelings about his brother's actions, particularly his involvement in the book that was published. The breach of trust resulting from Harry's disclosures to the media has created deep wounds in their relationship, as they were the only ones who truly understood the experiences they had been through together. The source likened the betrayal to a best friend revealing one's personal secrets to the newspapers, highlighting the profound impact of the rift between the brothers.
