Meghan Markle's decision to avoid a trip to the UK coincides with Prince Harry facing a setback involving King Charles. The couple's planned visit to Nigeria is being seen as a cover for the perceived setback resulting from the King allegedly snubbing his son during his UK visit. Royal commentator Richard Fitz Williams provided insights on the situation. Despite rumors of a potential meeting between Harry and his father to mend their strained relationship during Harry's visit for the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games, it has now been revealed that no such meeting will take place due to the King's packed schedule.
Fitz Williams mentioned that this absence of a meeting could be seen as a snub, but he suggested that Harry and Meghan may have already devised a plan to navigate this setback. Explaining Meghan's absence, he stated that she wisely chose to stay away from the service at St. Paul's Cathedral commemorating a decade of Invictus, given the hostile press and public sentiment towards her. Instead, Meghan will accompany Harry on their upcoming trip to Nigeria, where they are expected to meet with service members and engage in various cultural activities.
Fitz Williams acknowledged that while Harry and Meghan may have a strategy for redemption, the impact of King Charles' apparent snub cannot be diminished. He emphasized that the situation would undoubtedly be seen as a snub, indicating that the arrangement was not as it should have been. In the past, King Charles had always expressed an open door policy towards Harry, and their last meeting occurred when the monarch was diagnosed with cancer, prompting Harry to visit him briefly. The details and outcome of that meeting remain unknown.
Fitz Williams recognized the significance of the decision not to meet, considering the King's engagements and duties alongside his ongoing cancer treatment. He noted that the absence of a meeting would have far-reaching consequences not only within the royal family but also as international news. He suggested that if the royal rift were to be healed, it would require a time when matters can be considered privately and with less stress, away from public scrutiny.
Regarding Harry's elder brother, Prince William, Fitz Williams believed that the chance of a meeting between the two was even slimmer. He claimed that there was never a possibility of them meeting, as William does not trust Harry, and he has valid reasons for that lack of trust.
Despite the obstacles, Fitz Williams maintained that there is a potential path to redemption for Harry and Meghan. He suggested that if they were to speak favorably about the Commonwealth, of which they are members, it would be viewed positively. However, their previous criticisms of the institution and Queen Elizabeth's legacy in their documentary "Harry and Meghan" were not well received, especially considering their previous roles as Commonwealth patrons while they were senior working royals.
Prince Harry's rift with the royal family has been widely publicized and characterized as both deep and highly visible. The couple's decision to step back from their senior royal duties in 2020 and seek financial independence, followed by their relocation to the United States, has further strained their relationship with the Windsor family. Currently residing in Montecito, California, Harry and Meghan are raising their two children while engaging in various media projects in collaboration with major companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Penguin Random House.
Their candid revelations in documentaries, Harry's memoir, and their high-profile interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 have stirred controversy and shed light on their experiences within the royal family. These revelations have contributed to tensions between them and the Windsor family, as reported by The Mirror. In an exclusive interview with The Mirror, royal commentator Richard Fitz Williams delved into the ongoing discord within the royal family, offering his perspective on the potential origins of the rift while emphasizing its deep and highly public nature.
