King Charles has earned widespread admiration for his handling of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, leading to a surge in popularity across the United States.
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Despite the challenges he faced in his relationship with his son Prince Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle, King Charles continues to enjoy unwavering support from American royalists.
American journalist Lee Cohen, in a conversation with GB News host Mark Dolan, pointed out that while some Americans may hope for the monarchy to struggle, the focus in U.S. media remains primarily on politics.
When asked about how Americans perceive King Charles following the fallout with Harry and Meghan, Cohen explained that Americans truly understand the role of a constitutional monarchy.
He emphasized that Charles has handled the situation remarkably well, considering the difficult task of following in the footsteps of his beloved and globally admired mother, Queen Elizabeth.
Cohen acknowledged that filling such shoes is no easy feat, and King Charles has managed it admirably.
Cohen also shed light on King Charles’ performance as monarch since ascending the throne in 2022, noting that he remains popular among the people.
According to Cohen, Charles has exhibited great skill, deftness, and dignity in managing Harry and Meghan, which starkly contrasts with the way the couple has portrayed the royal family.
Consequently, Cohen believes that Charles’s dignified handling of the turbulence surrounding Harry and Meghan has paid off, bolstering his image in both the United States and Britain.
The relationship between the monarch and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has experienced strains since their departure from the royal family in early 2020, as they establish their new life in Montecito, California.
Reports suggest that Prince Harry and Meghan reached out to King Charles during the Christmas period, raising speculation about their inclusion in the Sandringham festivities.
However, the couple ultimately did not receive an invitation, marking their fifth consecutive Christmas spent away from the Duke’s family.
In addition to dealing with the aftermath of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s numerous tell-all projects, including Harry’s memoir Spare and their Netflix documentary, King Charles faces additional pressures from his brother, Prince Andrew.
The recent release of documents regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal behavior named Prince Andrew, along with 150 others.
Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Despite requests from the King, it is reported that Prince Andrew is unwilling to vacate his Windsor residence, Royal Lodge.
Former royal butler Grant Harold also revealed that Prince Andrew has secluded himself in his room following the revelations, with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson providing care and support.
King Charles’s diplomatic handling of the situation with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has garnered him immense respect and support from the American public.