Meghan Markle didn’t leave the best impression on royal fans after she and Prince Harry stepped down from their senior royal roles in 2020 and relocated to North America. Despite sharing her struggles within the royal family, several incidents have led to backlash from royal enthusiasts. Recently, she was accused of attempting to outshine Kate Middleton, her former royal companion.
The tension with the royal family stretches back years. While Prince Harry has made several visits to the UK, Meghan Markle has often stayed behind, citing security concerns. However, some interpret this as a lack of interest in reconciling with the royals.
One royal expert notes that Harry misses his old friends and is considering a permanent UK residence. He is also reportedly “petrified” of losing Meghan and seemingly uninterested in mending family ties. Despite this, there might be hope for reconciliation, as Meghan is reportedly open to a discussion.
Although Harry and Meghan frequently voiced their grievances about their treatment in the UK, their quest for a private life has been a recurring theme since their move to the US. Critics argue that the Sussexes are trying to stay relevant through interviews, a book release, their Netflix show, and podcasts. This pursuit of the spotlight has not gone unnoticed, with the couple even being parodied on the renowned comedy show, South Park.
Their visits to the UK have been rare since leaving the royal family. They both attended Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, but when King Charles received his cancer diagnosis and Harry traveled to the UK, Meghan stayed in the US. The ongoing feud with The Firm shows no signs of resolution. However, Harry and Meghan did reach out to Kate Middleton following her surgery and cancer diagnosis, news they reportedly learned about through the media rather than family.
A royal expert suggests that despite the cold relationship, Prince William and Kate Middleton are willing to attempt reconciliation. According to expert and royal author Tom Quinn, the Prince and Princess of Wales extended an invitation to Harry and Meghan, along with their children, to visit England. Meghan, however, declined the offer, citing concerns for her children’s safety.
Meghan initially considered accompanying Harry to the UK for an Invictus Games service at St Paul’s Cathedral but changed her mind over safety fears for Archie and Lilibet. This concern, coupled with anxiety about feeling unwelcome in the UK, has made her reluctant to return.
Harry, on the other hand, does not want to make solo trips to the UK and prefers the entire family to visit and mend bridges. But with ongoing issues behind the scenes, this seems unlikely for now.
The strained relationship between Meghan and Kate Middleton dates back to before Meghan’s wedding. In her Oprah interview, Meghan revealed that Kate made her cry over a dress incident. Despite the passage of years, Meghan has expressed no desire to reconcile, believing the situation has escalated too far. However, recent reports indicate that Meghan might be ready for a discussion with the royal family, which some believe could also benefit her business ventures.
Royal expert Angela Levin claims Meghan still feels hurt by her treatment from the royal family and seeks an apology from them, particularly from King Charles. Levin also suggests Meghan is looking to leverage royal connections to boost her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, by enlisting support from royals like Beatrice and Eugenie
Despite previously stating she never wanted to return to Britain, Meghan’s stance might change if it benefits her business interests. Her outreach to Kate Middleton following the latter’s surgery and cancer diagnosis hints at a potential thawing of relations.
Meghan’s focus on her jam brand has stirred controversy, especially after Argentinian polo player Nacho Figueras, a close friend of the Sussexes, promoted her new raspberry-flavored jam on Instagram just before Kate Middleton’s royal return. The timing angered royal fans, though a source close to Meghan claimed she had no control over Figueras’s post.
The success of the American Riviera Orchard campaign, despite no actual product sales, raises questions about its ultimate purpose. Whether Harry and Meghan will reconcile with the royal family remains uncertain, but the prospect continues to intrigue royal watchers.
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