A royal expert has revealed that the king displayed unprecedented anger following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Nigeria for their Invictus Games promotional duties.
The Sussex couple spent the weekend in the African nation, but the visit has sparked controversy, with critics dismissing it as an unofficial royal tour.
Notably, a member of the royal family has expressed shared outrage, with the Prince of Wales reportedly determined to prevent such incidents in the future.
In an exclusive interview with the Mirror, royal author and commentator Tom Quinn disclosed that both the king and the Prince of Wales were incensed by the situation.
The king’s level of fury was described as unparalleled, indicating significant displeasure over the events that transpired during the Sussex’s time in Nigeria.
The warm reception extended to the couple, including dances, receptions, school visits, and engagements with charities, mirrored the protocols of an official royal tour.
The turn of events in 2020 saw the Duke of Sussex relinquish numerous royal responsibilities as he and the Duchess stepped back from their roles as working members of the royal family.
Despite this transition, concerns were raised following the Nigeria trip, as it reinforced suspicions about the couple’s motives.
Quinn suggested that the Sussex’s actions appeared defiant, almost as if they were operating independently without regard for their altered status within the royal hierarchy.
The unauthorized nature of the Nigeria visit has left the royal family grappling with how to address the situation.
The Prince of Wales and the king are reportedly pondering strategies to manage the fallout from the Sussex’s actions.
Observers within royal circles are apprehensive that the couple’s activities could inadvertently project an image of continued official duties, a sentiment echoed by Quinn.
The meticulously planned itinerary, encompassing visits to schools, charities, and interactions with various groups, mirrored the structure of a conventional royal engagement.
The demeanor and public statements of the Sussex’s have raised eyebrows among senior royals, signaling a perceived defiance against the established norms.
The actions of the couple seem to convey a message of autonomy, asserting their right to operate as royal figures on their terms.
The king and the Prince of Wales find themselves at odds with the Sussex’s apparent disregard for seeking approval or adhering to traditional protocols in their royal pursuits.