The royal drama just reached a boiling point! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently made a shock move back to the U.K., but their homecoming is already turning into a nightmare.
It all started with a highly publicized King Charles letter. Issued by the Palace this week, the statement clarified the couple’s official royal status. But it is two specific words in the letter that have the Duke and Duchess of Sussex absolutely fuming.
According to insiders, the Palace referred to Harry and Meghan as “private citizens.” The couple reportedly hated this label. They feel they should be called “public figures” and want acknowledgment that they are still family, even without public funding.
To make matters worse, Harry and Meghan were allegedly given just one hour of notice before the King Charles letter was released to the world. Talk about a royal blindside!
Now, the drama is affecting Harry’s professional life. Following the letter’s release, Uganda officially withdrew from Harry’s beloved Invictus Games. A Ugandan military chief stated they will not participate in anything that lacks the King’s direct approval.
Harry’s team is reportedly blaming the Palace’s rushed statement for the confusion. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace insists there is nothing new or controversial in the letter.
The tension between the Sussexes and the rest of the royals is thicker than ever.
Do you think the Palace was too harsh with their wording, or are Harry and Meghan overreacting? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!