Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Departure from the Royal Fold. In a move that sent shockwaves through the monarchy, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle departed from their senior roles within the Royal Family back in 2020. This sudden decision to become financially independent from the crown stunned the world and set the stage for a series of dramatic events to unfold.
Since settling in the picturesque town of Montecito, California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been quite vocal about their time within the royal fold. Their controversial exposés, such as the bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, the revealing Netflix docuseries in 2022, and Harry's memoir "Spare" in 2023, have often raised eyebrows and strained the relationship between the couple and the rest of the Royal Family.
According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, the popularity of the monarchy has suffered in the aftermath of these high-profile disclosures, with the Sussexes being perceived as having "gone rogue." The biggest casualty, Fitzwilliams noted, has been the erosion of trust between Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the Royal Family, particularly King Charles and Prince William.
While it may be unthinkable for the Sussexes to launch further attacks on the institution while the King and the Duchess of Cambridge are seriously ill, the possibility of future revelations looms large. Fitzwilliams speculated that there may be more to Harry's memoir than what made the final cut, and that Meghan herself might even decide to share her side of the story in the days to come.
As the drama surrounding the Sussexes and the Royal Family continues to unfold, the world eagerly awaits to see what the future holds for this once-inseparable pair and the institution they once served.
