King Charles’s plans for the future of the monarchy have been eclipsed by the ongoing controversies surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to a royal expert.
Despite a generally successful year as monarch, King Charles has struggled to gain the spotlight due to the various stunts and revelations from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The Sussexes have been making headlines since the beginning of the year when Harry released his memoir, titled “Spare.”
In the book, he shared his personal experiences growing up in the royal family and made several damning claims about his brother, Prince William.
However, the royal family has chosen not to publicly respond to these allegations.
Adding fuel to the fire, Omid Scobie’s explosive book “Endgame” was released last month, causing a major uproar.
The book made sensational claims about the royal family and inadvertently revealed the names involved in the controversial discussion about Archie’s skin color.
The Daily Express has refrained from publishing the names in question.
Despite the distractions caused by Harry and Meghan, King Charles has managed to have a successful year.
He was crowned in May and embarked on well-executed trips abroad, engaging in carefully selected activities.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams commended the King’s achievements but acknowledged that they have been overshadowed by the Sussexes’ actions.
Fitzwilliams stated, “King Charles has had, it is generally felt, a good first year as monarch with well-handled trips abroad and well-selected activities.
However, there is no doubt that much of it has been overshadowed by the activities of the Sussexes.”
He highlighted the controversy surrounding Harry’s memoir and the accidental leaking of names in Scobie’s book, which sparked a significant outcry.
Furthermore, Harry’s recent legal victory against the Mirror Group is likely to lead to further court appearances.
Despite these challenges, King Charles’s coronation was a resounding success, and his visits to Germany, France, and Kenya were handled with sensitivity.
However, his speech at the 28 Colombian pesos event was overshadowed by the Endgame controversy.
Fitzwilliams emphasized that the biggest challenge for the monarch in the coming year is the unpredictability of the Sussexes.
He also suggested that there are no plans for a slimmed-down monarchy in the future.
King Charles has adopted the royal family’s traditional approach of never complaining or explaining when faced with difficult situations.
However, the ongoing rift with the Sussexes, exacerbated by their unpredictable behavior, poses a significant challenge for the future.
As for the idea of a slimline monarchy, with only four working royals under the age of 70, it seems unlikely to materialize.
In conclusion, while King Charles has had a successful year as monarch, his achievements have been overshadowed by the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.