According to royal expert Tom Quinn, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are refusing to accept that they are no longer working members of the royal family. After their recent trip to Nigeria, Quinn suggests that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are sending a clear message to King Charles about their royal status. They want to be royals on their own terms.
During their visit to Nigeria, Meghan and Harry were not on official business but had been invited by the country's highest-ranking military official. This move, according to Quinn, seems to be a bold statement from the couple, indicating that they reject the notion that they are no longer working royals.
The trip has reportedly left Charles and William concerned and contemplating how to handle the situation. Quinn describes their reaction as scratching their heads and looking for ways to control what they perceive as a nightmare situation. Meghan and Harry's actions during the Nigeria visit mirrored those of official royal visits, including attending receptions, visiting schools and charities, meeting wounded soldiers and the disabled.
Quinn suggests that Meghan and Harry's speeches and overall attitude were designed to convey the impression that they are still fully engaged as royals. This has reportedly irked Charles and William, as it appears that Meghan and Harry are asserting that they don't require permission to be working royals and will operate on their own terms.
The expert further claims that King Charles is angered by the Nigeria trip and is determined to prevent similar situations in the future. However, Charles faces a dilemma, as he would like to strip Meghan and Harry of their royal titles, but fears that it would be seen as vindictive. It is speculated that the King may use back channels to block any future trips by the couple to other Commonwealth countries. Quinn suggests that this has become Charles's top priority.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to Nigeria has been seen by experts as a defiant act, conveying their desire to remain working royals on their own terms. The response from King Charles and Prince William has been one of concern and a search for ways to manage the situation. Charles is reportedly exploring options to control future trips and maintain a balance between upholding the monarchy's reputation and avoiding the appearance of vindictiveness.
