Amid recent explosive headlines, Princess Diana's biographer weighs in on the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, suggesting that Meghan Markle has distanced herself from the royal family's ongoing turmoil.
Princess Diana's biographer, Andrew Morton, has recently shed light on the intricate dynamics within the British royal family, offering insights into the future of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Author Claims
Morton's analysis comes in the wake of the Hollywood Reporter's exposé on the alleged high staff turnover within the Sussexes' household, which has garnered significant media attention. However, Morton suggests that Meghan has moved on from the turmoil surrounding the royal family.
"Harry and Meghan are certainly not welcome back as a team. I would argue they are not welcome back at all if Prince William has anything to say about it… But Harry could potentially get his foot in the door through his father," claimed Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast.
Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Author Claims
Schofield believes that the Sussexes' repeated attempts to conduct royal-like tours without the royal family's endorsement have further strained their relationship with Buckingham Palace.
"We know they did want a half-in, half-out life, and Queen Elizabeth II denied them that opportunity. Now you’ve seen them create it for themselves with their faux royal tours. They want the royal family to know that they don’t need them or their permission when they conduct trips like to Colombia."
Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Author Claims
Morton's perspective is particularly salient given his extensive experience in royal biography. His highly acclaimed work, "The Queen: Her Story," provides in-depth insights into the monarchy's complexities.
Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner concurs with Morton's assessment. "The problem with Harry and Meghan right now is they do not know who they can trust. Being difficult may very well be [them] protecting their brand and personal rights."
Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Author Claims
However, Turner emphasizes the royal family's responsibility to maintain unity and public perception. "Hopefully, the royal family privately celebrated Harry’s birthday. I say privately because, in my estimation, putting out messages on social media was just another tiring and boring PR move trying to show they are not to blame for the couple leaving Britain. In reality, they were."
Hilary Fordwich, another esteemed royal expert, highlights the diplomatic approach taken by the Prince and Princess of Wales. "Their social media posts, while constrained and unemotional, were not surprising at all. They were following the convention established during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Working royals receive annual birthday greetings. However, non-working royals, such as Harry and Meghan, receive such only acknowledging their major milestone birthdays."
Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Author Claims
Fordwich implies that despite the Sussexes' departure from royal duties, their status as non-working royals still warrants formal birthday recognition.
Despite recent public gestures, Morton suggests that Harry's attempts to reconnect with his father, King Charles, have been met with unanswered calls and messages. However, Fordwich claims that a phone conversation between father and son did occur on Charles' birthday in November.
Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Author Claims
The complexities of the relationship between Harry and his family have been extensively explored in his memoir, "Spare," where he details a physical altercation with his brother, Prince William, and the king's alleged pleas for reconciliation.
While the future of the Sussexes' relationship with the royal family remains uncertain, Morton's analysis suggests that Meghan Markle has effectively distanced herself from the ongoing drama, choosing to focus on her life in California with Prince Harry and their children.
Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Author Claims
