An expert in royal matters has criticized the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, accusing them of putting the Prince of Wales and the King in a challenging position.

The couple recently returned from a trip to Nigeria, where they visited a school they support and made a stop at the Nigerian military headquarters.

This visit was part of their involvement in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, during which they engaged with lawmakers and charitable organizations.

Despite some likening this trip to a royal tour, royal expert Tom Quinn dismissed such comparisons as inaccurate, suggesting that it created difficulties for the Firm.

Quinn expressed concern that the actions of the Sussexes during their visit to Nigeria would have left the future king and prince puzzled about how to manage the situation.

The official royal visit typically includes attending receptions, visiting schools and charities, as well as meeting with wounded soldiers and individuals with disabilities.

Quinn emphasized that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made multiple trips to Nigeria in an attempt to convey ongoing ties with the royal family, even as they prepare to step down officially in 2020.

Their behavior, according to Quinn, seemed presumptuous and disrespectful towards the King and the Prince of Wales.

The speeches and demeanor of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were perceived as an attempt to portray themselves as full-fledged members of the royal family, a move that reportedly did not sit well with William and the King.

The couple’s declaration of not seeking permission to carry out royal duties and asserting their right to do so whenever and wherever they please raised eyebrows within royal circles.

Despite the couple’s insistence that their visit to Nigeria was not a royal tour, British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery clarified that they were not in Nigeria on official business but rather for a private visit.

Montgomery acknowledged the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Nigeria at the invitation of the Defence Headquarters, praising their visit as a positive development.

However, he reiterated that their trip was not part of any official royal engagements.

The distinction between an unofficial visit and a formal royal tour was emphasized by Montgomery, highlighting the nature of the Sussexes’ presence in Nigeria.