Amidst the recent announcement that Prince Harry will be spending Christmas with the royal family, there seems to be more to the story than meets the eye.
According to a report by Cosmopolitan, Harry’s trip to England over the holidays is not solely intended for him to explain his intentions regarding his upcoming book to his family.
It appears that Meghan is also playing a part in this narrative, attempting to get ahead of the rumors that may circulate about her husband spending Christmas without her and their children.
While it is well-known that Meghan has had a complicated relationship with the media, claiming to despise it while simultaneously courting its attention, it seems that both she and Harry understand the importance of maintaining a public presence.
Without the press, their efforts to bring about positive change in the world would largely go unnoticed.
However, it appears that the public may be growing weary of their media games, leading to what some are calling “Sussex fatigue.”
To fully understand the dynamics at play, let’s rewind to 2018 and revisit the royal wedding.
Meghan had the media eating out of her hand, with little questioning of her motives for seeking influence through the attendance of numerous celebrities whom she barely knew.
This sense of inauthenticity is perhaps why Prince Harry’s involvement in the Invictus Games holds such significance.
It is seen as a genuine endeavor, untainted by any ulterior motives.
Recent reports suggest that Harry and Meghan turned down an invitation to spend Christmas with the royal family in Sandringham, citing a strained relationship.
Despite hopes that the passing of Queen Elizabeth II might have brought about a thawing of tensions, it seems that the title of Harry’s memoir has caught the royals off guard.
Some insiders fear that this book could be the final nail in the coffin for any chance of reconciliation between Harry and his family.
This turn of events is undoubtedly heartbreaking for everyone involved.
King Charles, who had previously shown fondness for Meghan and even had a special nickname for her, has endured a tumultuous journey with his son.
The couple’s decision to distance themselves from the monarchy while still clinging to their royal titles has left many perplexed.
Now residing in California, they have not held back in expressing their discontent with their time in the royal family, painting a rather grim picture of their experience.
Following Meghan’s controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she made headlines by rolling around on the ground, one royal expert suggests that her comments threw shade at the beginning of King Charles’s reign.
Christopher Anderson, speaking to Us Weekly, stated that Charles felt betrayed by Meghan’s words.
Despite graciously walking her down the aisle when her own father was unable to attend due to health reasons, Charles has been met with silence from Meghan during his own health struggles.
It is understandable that Charles would feel bewildered and hurt by the actions of his son and daughter-in-law.
The late Queen was known for her ability to handle slights and insults with grace, but Charles seems ill-prepared for such treatment.
This is his own flesh and blood, and the hurtful things that have been said have undoubtedly taken a toll on him.
As the holiday season approaches, the royal family braces themselves for yet another period of tension and uncertainty at the hands of the Sussexes.