A former royal butler claimed that a clash between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the palace over King Charles’ letter could further escalate tensions. He suggested that the couple may not be willing to step away from the ongoing conflict, which could put their recently improving relationship with the monarch at risk. He added that the situation could also place King Charles in a difficult position.
Sources reveal Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘won’t back down’
Grant Harrold told GB News that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have no plans to back down from their latest clash with Buckingham Palace. He warned that their response to King Charles’ letter could potentially cause “long-term damage” and undo the progress made in the father-son relationship. He said, “I think it’s going to be another war of words, and this is the battle lines being drawn up.”
Additionally, Harrold said he does not see a clear path toward resolving the situation, which he believes puts the King in a “very hard position.” He described the situation as a “mess” that could become even more complicated with time.
The remarks came after Buckingham Palace released an official letter clarifying the Sussexes’ royal status amid their return to the UK. It read, “Their styles as His and Her Royal Highness remain in abeyance and are not used. The charitable work of the Duke and Duchess is a personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity. In short, their position is akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.”
The letter was reportedly made public without consultation with the Sussexes. It was reported that Harry and Markle were unhappy with the wording of the letter, particularly the reference to them as “private individuals.”
The couple reportedly preferred the label “public figures” instead. They also wanted the palace to acknowledge their personal association with the royal family, despite being non-working royals and no longer receiving taxpayer-funded security.
