King Charles and Prince William are reportedly taking a stricter approach to their relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A royal editor believes the Sussexes’ absence from the Sandringham Christmas gathering reflects how far their relationship with the royal family remains from being repaired.
Royal editor claims King Charles and Prince William banned Harry and Meghan from royal Christmas
According to Woman & Home, royal editor Emily Andrews believes there is more to the situation than meets the eye. She has suggested that King Charles and Prince William have shut out Harry and Meghan from their Christmas festivities at Sandringham.
In her book, Andrews describes the alleged exclusion as a “quiet act of revenge” against the Sussexes. Reports suggest that tensions between Harry and the royal family have continued following his public appearances in the U.K. There is also speculation that Harry and Meghan’s public engagements are intended to overshadow royal events.
Tensions between the two sides began when Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal duties and moved to California. Since then, the couple has publicly criticized the royal family on several occasions. The dispute intensified after Prince Harry made a series of claims about his family in his memoir, Spare. However, the couple has also faced renewed attention surrounding their relationship with the royal family and their visits to the U.K. Meanwhile, a letter issued by Buckingham Palace reportedly made clear that they are “private citizens” without the privileges associated with being working royals.
A source quoted by Andrews claims that William remains particularly concerned about the couple’s relationship with the family. “There is no trust there with his brother and sister-in-law,” the source reportedly said. They added that the Prince of Wales wants to protect his family and their privacy. The source also claimed that people might make private interactions public for commercial gain.
Andrews also contrasts the Sussexes’ approach with that of other royal relatives, including Zara and Mike Tindall, Peter Phillips, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. According to the editor, these royals have managed to pursue independent careers while maintaining their relationships with the family. They have done so without publicly criticizing the royal family or presenting themselves as working royals. In contrast, Harry and Meghan have raised concerns about the Firm’s handling of privacy, racism, and other issues.
