Prince Harry’s decision to step down from his royal duties, alongside his wife Meghan Markle, has left him looking as miserable as his great-uncle Edward VIII, according to royal biographer Hugo Vickers.
Vickers, who has written books about various members of the royal family, including the Duke of Kent and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, claims that both Harry and Edward VIII exude an air of sadness after severing ties with the monarchy.
While Edward VIII never openly expressed regret about his abdication, Vickers believes that his eyes betrayed a deep sense of sorrow.
“I think the reason the Queen always had such sparkling eyes was because she dedicated herself to duty,” Vickers remarked.
He suggested that Edward VIII chose the path of perceived happiness by marrying Wallis Simpson, but ultimately, it is duty that brings true happiness.
“If you woke him up at 4 am and asked if he had any regrets, he would have said no, but if you want to know what he really thought, look at his eyes,” Vickers added.
Drawing a parallel, Vickers argued that Prince Harry also appears unhappy after relinquishing his role as a working royal.
“As for the Duke of Sussex, who knows what’s going to happen to him.
I think he looks thoroughly miserable,” Vickers stated.
The biographer also voiced concerns about King Charles III’s vision for a slimmed-down monarchy, suggesting that it poses risks for the royal family.
“I don’t know how you can have a slimmed-down monarchy because people do want to see them,” he explained.
With the loss of Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, who will fulfill the numerous engagements and organizations previously handled by the Queen and Prince Philip?
In response to the recent release of photos by the Sussexes, Paula B. Oncora questioned why Meghan was emulating Wallis Simpson.
She expressed her belief that Meghan could never match Simpson’s elegance and deemed her appearance ridiculous.
However, another commentator defended Simpson, acknowledging that while they may not have been a fan of her personality, she maintained a dignified silence regarding the royal family, unlike Meghan, who is often outspoken and criticized for her fashion choices.
These remarks from Vickers come amidst reports that Prince Harry is growing increasingly uncomfortable with Meghan Markle’s behavior.
Woman’s Day magazine claimed that although Prince Harry was initially infatuated with his wife, he has started to recognize the validity of the concerns raised by others about her actions.
A source revealed that after six years of marriage, Prince Harry is realizing that Markle may not be the person she appeared to be.
The source also highlighted a new royal book that reminded Prince Harry of Markle’s ultimatum to go public about their relationship or risk her leaving him.
This incident marked the beginning of a pattern where she would use threats to manipulate him.
The source further emphasized that Markle’s strained relationships with her own family have contributed to Prince Harry’s estrangement from his own.
As doubts creep into Prince Harry’s mind, he finds himself questioning whether marrying Markle was a mistake.
He feels trapped in a situation of his own making, and the honeymoon phase of their relationship is undoubtedly over.
The source concluded by stating that Prince Harry is increasingly uncomfortable as reminders of Markle’s past behaviors continue to surface.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s decision to step away from his royal duties has left him visibly unhappy, mirroring the melancholy of his great-uncle Edward VIII.