Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced criticism from a royal family expert regarding a significant decision they made after stepping down as senior royals in 2020.
The expert shed light on why Prince Harry was likely excluded from a prestigious British Army book, which comes as a major blow to the Duke of Sussex.
While Prince William wrote the foreword for the book, listing 200 notable alumni of Sandhurst, Prince Harry’s name was conspicuously absent, despite his service during two tours of Afghanistan.
During a discussion on GB News, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams explained the reason behind Prince Harry’s omission from the book.
He stated, “Behaviour such as listing the number of individuals you personally killed makes it pretty clear why he’s not in it.
Personally, I don’t think he’ll be that surprised.”
This revelation raises questions about Prince Harry’s actions and their impact on his reputation within the British Army.
In another segment, Mr. Fitzwilliams addressed a joke made at the expense of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during the Golden Globes.
The joke accused them of being paid to do nothing.
Mr. Fitzwilliams commented, “Some of us might regrettably agree because most of what Harry did previously, if he and Meghan weren’t trashing the royal family, which has been lucrative I’m afraid for them, what precisely have they done?
That is the question they should be addressing themselves.”
Meanwhile, King Charles has been facing persistent calls to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal status due to the numerous controversial allegations made by the couple since their departure from the royal family.
However, sources close to the King suggest that he is not inclined to heed these calls and intends to allow the Duke and Duchess to maintain their titles.
Reputation management expert Eddie Coram James emphasized the importance of Charles adopting a “never-complain, never-explain” approach to the situation.
He cautioned against removing the Sussexes’ royal titles, as it would give the impression that Charles is involving himself in the feud and engaging in mudslinging.
Coram James believes that this move would undermine the careful image Charles has cultivated as the mature figure amidst the family’s conflicts.
Stripping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles would not only create explosive tabloid fodder but also extinguish any hope of reconciliation.
It would further deepen the resentment from the Sussex camp, making it more likely for them to make damaging allegations.
Therefore, Charles must carefully consider the consequences of such a decision before taking any action.
The omission of Prince Harry from the prestigious British Army book and the ongoing debate surrounding the Sussexes’ royal status highlight the challenges they face as they navigate their new roles outside the monarchy.
As their actions continue to attract attention and criticism, the couple must address the concerns raised by experts and the public to maintain their reputation and credibility.