The royal family has been divided for several years, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at odds with several members of Harry’s family. This rift has continued despite Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, facing a challenging year, which has reinforced Kate’s belief that family always comes first. Even though the Sussexes are pointedly excluded from royal events, they have made their own holiday plans, which include sending out cards featuring cheerful family photos. These images sparked countless memes across social media, but there’s no denying the impact of Prince William’s recent meeting with Donald Trump in Paris, which has caused tension on both sides of the Atlantic.
An insider has revealed that the cozy photos of William with Trump, who will be inaugurated as president on January 20th, have left Meghan and Harry feeling shocked and alarmed. The couple is known to have a strained relationship with the U.S. president, and they view William’s meeting with him as a deep betrayal. Although they didn’t publicly endorse any candidate during the U.S. election, Meghan had previously voiced support for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump. William appeared to get along well with Trump, but given Trump’s harsh treatment of Harry and Meghan, they felt he should have consulted with them first. Now, they fear that Trump may target them even more, with his administration emboldened by William’s actions.
Despite their outrage, the source reveals that Prince William remains unfazed. He will continue with his royal duties without apology, as he believes he was simply fulfilling a professional role. He is not concerned with how his actions might be perceived by Harry and Meghan, stating that they need to mature.
The Sussexes’ public image has shifted since their move to the United States. Initially met with enthusiasm, public sentiment toward them has soured over the past year. Many have questioned how Meghan can continue profiting from disparaging the royal family, especially now that both King Charles and Kate have openly shared their health struggles, continuing their duties despite serious illnesses. This has cast a shadow over Harry and Meghan’s financial ventures, which many view as rooted in resentment.
This week, Meghan and Harry released their Christmas card, which has raised eyebrows among royal fans. Some were particularly upset by the couple’s omission of the word "Christmas" from their message. It’s understood that the card was intended for professional purposes, while a more personal card was sent to close family and friends. One of the six images on the card features a heartwarming family photo, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex embracing their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, surrounded by their three dogs—two beagles, Guy and Mia, and a black Labrador, Pula. It’s the first time Mia has been featured in their card since she was adopted from an animal testing facility in 2022.
The couple’s decision not to show their children's faces was intentional, marking a stark contrast from past Christmas cards where Archie’s face was prominently displayed. Despite their efforts to keep their family life private, Harry has expressed a desire to return to the UK with his children someday, though he has made it clear that he won’t return until the family’s security situation improves.
