A royal expert has questioned whether Meghan Markle’s arrival changed Prince Harry’s approach to charity. The claim comes as his Invictus Games faces controversy over Uganda’s withdrawal. According to the commentator, Harry once had a natural ability to connect with injured service personnel. However, she now alleges that his public life with Markle has made it harder for him to work in the same way.
Expert claims Meghan Markle’s arrival changed Prince Harry’s charity approach
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing criticism over their involvement in charitable causes. Royal expert Angela Levin has claimed that Markle’s presence has made it more difficult for Harry to work with veterans as he once did.
Levin’s comments followed Uganda’s reported decision to withdraw from the Invictus Games. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country’s military chief, said Uganda would not compete without King Charles’ approval, as reported by The U.S. Sun. He also criticized what he called the “Harry-Meghan nonsense.”
The dispute has since placed renewed attention on the purpose of Harry’s initiative. Levin believes the focus needs to return to the veterans themselves. “The story is about how these veterans overcome adversity,” she told the outlet. “It’s not about Harry and Meghan.”
However, Levin’s comments went beyond the controversy involving Uganda. She also reflected on Harry’s earlier interactions with injured service personnel. According to her, the “Spare” author once appeared particularly comfortable in those settings.
“At the beginning, Harry handled it very well,” Levin said. She recalled observing him with soldiers who had suffered serious injuries. At the time, she described him as “very kind, nice, and encouraging.” Now, she claims his approach has since changed. “But now that Meghan is there, it’s very difficult for him to operate as he used to,” Levin alleged.
That observation is central to her wider criticism. In Levin’s view, Harry previously managed to keep his attention on the people the charity was designed to support. She now believes the Sussexes’ own public profile can become intertwined with that work.
