According to Anderson, Meghan's absence during this time was a deliberate move to shift the focus onto her father-in-law's health rather than herself and Prince Harry. The expert explained that if Meghan had joined Harry in the UK, media attention would have been solely fixated on her presence, diverting attention away from more important matters such as King Charles' well-being and Harry reconnecting with his family.
Furthermore, Anderson pointed out that Meghan's relationship with the royal family has been strained throughout her time with Harry, and it appears to have worsened since their departure from the UK. The expert suggested that Meghan might not feel comfortable or desire to interact with the royal family during such a challenging period.
Since stepping down from their roles in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had a complex relationship with certain members of the royal family. Their discussions about their decision, including revelations in the Netflix docu-series "Harry and Meghan," have offered glimpses into the conflicting aspects of working alongside their families. Harry has openly shared details about his strained relationship with his brother, Prince William, and expressed fear following a heated argument during the Sandringham Summit. He has also criticized his father, King Charles, and discussed the tense meeting with the queen in January 2020.
In light of these circumstances, Anderson believes that Meghan's choice not to attend was driven by her desire to avoid an uncomfortable position with the royal family and to ensure the main focus remained on King Charles' health. Ultimately, staying in America seemed like the most appropriate decision for everyone involved.
After spending just over 24 hours in the UK, Prince Harry returned to Los Angeles. He surprised attendees at the 2024 NFL Honors Gala in Las Vegas, where he presented the Walter Payton Man of the Year award to Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Cameron Heyward.
