Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Absence from Trooping the Colour Sparks Debate. Amid ongoing rifts with the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly missed Trooping the Colour, with King Charles allegedly opting not to invite them to avoid overshadowing the ceremony.
According to insights from royal expert Tom Quinn, there were initial discussions about inviting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but the idea was swiftly dismissed. The Sussexes have not attended the King's Birthday Parade since stepping down as senior working royals in 2019, marking their absence from this significant royal event.
Quinn shared with The Mirror, "There was a brief discussion among the senior Royals about inviting Harry and Meghan to Trooping the Colour. However, the idea was quickly dismissed because even if the couple accepted the invitation, there is a feeling that they cast a dark shadow over everything."
Reports indicate that despite having an 'open invitation' to attend Trooping the Colour and other royal events, Harry and Meghan chose not to participate.
Discussing the situation on Palace Confidential, Richard Eden, Daily Mail's Diary Editor, mentioned, "There's said to be an open invitation for Harry and Meghan to attend any big royal events that are still available," while contemplating their potential appearance at King Charles’ Birthday Parade.
The absence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from Trooping the Colour has sparked discussions about their relationship with the royal family and their ongoing role in royal engagements.
This incident highlights the complex dynamics at play within the royal household and raises questions about the future interactions between the Sussexes and the monarchy.
