Royal editor Svar Nanan-Sen, writing for GB News, highlighted the visible shift in the monarchy under King Charles III, pointing out that the “slimmed-down” royal structure was clearly demonstrated during the balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace. He noted that several senior and non-working royals, including Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor), Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were not part of the public display.
According to his analysis, this streamlined version of the monarchy reinforces how much has changed since Harry and Meghan stepped away in 2020. He suggested that, more than six years later, the royal family appears to have adjusted fully, with no obvious gap left by their absence. In his view, the institution has adapted successfully, aligning with King Charles’ vision of a more focused and modern monarchy.
However, the commentary also turned more reflective when addressing Prince Harry’s personal position. The editor suggested that, when it comes to events like Trooping the Colour, Harry’s role has effectively shifted to that of an observer. While acknowledging that the Duke of Sussex may feel content with his life in California, he also raised the possibility that there could be a sense of loss tied to missing long-standing royal traditions he once participated in for decades.
He further emphasized that Harry has never taken part in a King’s Birthday Parade during his father’s reign, with all his appearances at Trooping the Colour occurring under Queen Elizabeth II. The commentary also noted that, given the current lack of reconciliation with senior members of the royal family, there appears to be little indication that this situation will change in the near future.
Ultimately, the expert concluded that Prince Harry is likely to continue watching royal events from a distance, as the monarchy moves forward without his active involvement.
