“No accident” and posed as a ‘subtle’ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plan ‘to prove royal family wrong’ laid bare
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly engaged in a maneuver perceived as a challenge to the royal family’s expectations, according to a royal expert’s analysis of their recent actions.
This expert, speaking on the condition of anonymity, highlighted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s strategic planning, especially in the context of their recent trip to Jamaica. Their appearance on the red carpet, especially their photographed meeting with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who is known for his stance on severing ties with the British monarchy, has sparked controversy.
Richard Fitzwilliams, a seasoned royal commentator, interpreted this event as a calculated move by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He suggested that their attendance was far from coincidental and served as a subtle yet impactful statement. Fitzwilliams expressed his belief that this move was intended to demonstrate the potential influence and value the couple could have brought to the Commonwealth had they remained active members of the royal family.
Speaking to Express UK, Fitzwilliams elaborated on his views, stating, “This appearance by the Sussexes was “no accident” and posed as a ‘subtle’. It will reinforce the royal family’s views that they are not to be trusted and it seems a deliberate ploy by the couple to remind the wider world of the pull their brand could have had in the Commonwealth.” He further commented on the couple’s earlier proposal of a ‘half in, half out’ arrangement as senior working royals, a plan that would have allowed them to engage in commercial endorsements, which was ultimately deemed unacceptable by the royal family.
The timing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s actions is notable, considering the current challenges facing the royal family. King Charles was recently admitted to London’s King Edward VII Hospital for planned treatment for an enlarged prostate, while Princess Kate is recuperating from successful abdominal surgery.
Fitzwilliams has previously criticized the California-based couple for what he described as their “staged” public appearances, implying a level of calculation and orchestration in their actions. This latest analysis adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding the couple’s relationship with the royal family and their role within the broader context of the Commonwealth.