According to recent reports, Prince William is far from pleased with Meghan and Harry’s latest venture. The Mirror has exclusively revealed that the royal family is experiencing "impotent fury" over the couple’s so-called royal tour in Colombia. Starting today, Meghan and Harry have embarked on a four-day tour, kicking off in the city of Barranquilla to attend a cultural festival.
They’ve been invited by Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Márquez, who hopes the visit will highlight Colombia’s cultural and innovative spirit. However, it appears that the tour may not be focused on its intended purpose and instead, will center around Meghan and Harry’s personal agenda.
Royal author Tom Quinn has suggested that the senior royals, including King Charles and Prince William, are deeply frustrated. The primary concern for them is how to react without exacerbating the situation. Reports suggest that Prince William would prefer to issue a statement clarifying that Meghan and Harry’s Colombia tour is not officially sanctioned. However, King Charles believes that silence is the best course of action.
In contrast to their Nigerian trip, where a statement from the British High Commissioner made it clear that Meghan and Harry were not representing the UK government, no such statement has been issued for the Colombian tour. This has left many wondering if a similar clarification will be forthcoming.
The royal family’s communication team, aligning with King Charles’s stance, prefers to ignore Meghan and Harry’s activities to avoid giving them further publicity. Meghan and Harry have been referred to as the "outlaw royals," and there are discussions about whether they should lose their royal titles, with a summit reportedly planned at Balmoral to address this.
The general sentiment among the royals seems to be that Meghan and Harry’s tour is a desperate attempt to stay relevant amid dwindling public interest. According to Tom Quinn, both King Charles and Prince William view the Colombia tour as a way for the couple to cash in on their royal status after leaving their official roles in 2020. This frustration is compounded by the fact that Meghan and Harry’s popularity has reportedly declined in recent polls.
Tom Quinn also suggests that Meghan and Harry’s choice to visit Colombia might further damage any chances of reconciliation with the royal family. The visit is seen as a direct challenge to royal protocols, and concerns have been raised about potential future visits to countries with questionable political regimes.
Overall, it seems that Meghan and Harry’s efforts to enhance their public profile are being met with significant resistance from the royal family. Prince William’s desire to break his silence and address the situation contrasts with King Charles’s preference for a more reserved approach.
