A decision by the Duchess of Sussex to forego joining the Duke of Sussex on his upcoming trip to the UK has sparked a wave of controversy and strained relationships within the royal family.

The Duke of Sussex is set to attend a special ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, but Meghan Markle will not be by his side during his visit to London.

Speculation abounds as to the reasons behind Meghan’s absence, with some suggesting she may be apprehensive about facing potential backlash upon her return to the UK.

Meghan has not set foot in the United Kingdom since her last visit in September 2022, leading to questions about her relationship with the royal family.

Royal author Tom Quinn has weighed in on the situation, hinting that Meghan’s decision could be fuelled by lingering grievances towards the royals.

Quinn remarked, “If Meghan does not go to see the King and Catherine, people will say she is being selfish.”

He pointed out that while family disagreements are common, Meghan’s reluctance to reconcile may be perceived as immature.

The rift between Meghan and the royal family has been further highlighted by royal correspondent Chris Ship, who recalled an incident where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were met with boos from royalists at a service for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Quinn emphasized that Meghan likely wishes to avoid a similar scenario this time around, as revealed on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show.

The memory of being booed during a previous public appearance seems to have influenced Meghan’s decision to stay away from the UK.

As tensions continue to simmer, observers are left pondering the implications of Meghan’s absence from important royal events.

The dynamics within the royal family have been under scrutiny, with Meghan’s actions prompting discussions about the nature of forgiveness and reconciliation.