They are choosing to remain silent. I wouldn't necessarily describe it as dignified, but it's their chosen approach. King Charles and the rest of the family cannot reasonably expect them to speak out against Scobie's book when they themselves remain reticent in the face of allegations of racism. It's a case of what's good for the goose being good for the gander, even if the gander is of royal descent. Moving on, Conservative Member of Parliament Bob Cely is set to propose a bill in the coming days, which aims to encourage Parliament to strip Harry and Meghan of their Sussex titles. The only person who could potentially prevent this from happening is the king.
In the past, King Charles has expressed reluctance to remove their titles or exclude their invisible children from the line of succession. This goes against public opinion, but Charles tends to avoid confrontation, a sentiment shared among Palace staff. Camilla, Katherine, and Sophie are reportedly strong proponents of holding Harry and Meghan publicly accountable for their actions, providing Charles with invaluable support.
However, Charles's hesitance to address the situation leaves an opening for Meghan to continue her criticisms of the Royals, and she shows no signs of stopping. The key concern for Charles is the past murmurings directed at the late Queen in August 2018, shortly after Meghan's marriage to Harry. Kensington Palace staff discussed Meghan's interest in the Royal Family's failure to formally apologize for its historical role in colonialism and slavery. While Queen Elizabeth acknowledged this issue, she may have believed Charles would handle it in the future.
Now, Meghan is on a relentless campaign to denigrate the Royal Family, making daily attacks. There's only one person who can stand in her way, and that's the king. The ongoing Sussex saga is jeopardizing the monarchy's current and future viability. Both the previous and current monarchs have struggled to respond effectively. Protecting the monarchy is the responsibility of the Monarch and Parliament. Charles's paralysis in handling the situation is leaving the door open for Meghan to persist in her attacks.
Perhaps it's time for Charles to step aside or for the monarchy itself to undergo a transition if he cannot address these challenges. It's part of the job, and while it's undoubtedly an unpleasant aspect, every role has its less desirable elements. King Charles must prioritize his duties. One cannot help but think of the saying, "If you snooze, you lose." King Charles seems to be snoozing right now, and there could be consequences down the line, especially if he fails to revoke Harry's titles.
The Never-Ending Sussex soap opera threatens the monarchy's stability, both in the present and the future. Previous and current monarchs have struggled to respond effectively, with Charles prioritizing the wrong issues. His hesitance to act is allowing the Sussexes to continue their campaign. Eventually, Prince William will take the throne, and he may not hesitate to take decisive action.
Does the king truly want to be remembered as the eccentric eco-warrior and political meddler who couldn't maintain order within his own family? He spends too much time on the wrong priorities, and it's time for him to assert his authority and uphold justice. The monarchy's future is at stake, and it's the king's responsibility to ensure its survival. A strong response is essential to demonstrate his commitment to the greater good and justice within the kingdom.
