last year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were evicted from Frogmore Cottage By order of King Charles.
The couple’s apartments at Windsor Estate served as their home base during their UK tour, and Charles’ decision to kick the Sussexes out was seen by many as an unnecessary act of aggression.
The monarch’s defenders say he was simply cutting costs, while supporters of the Sussexes insist it was a punitive measure prompted by Charles’ anger at claims made in Harry’s memory.
Whatever the case, the move seems to have had the effect of deepening the rift between the royal family’s warring factions, at least temporarily.
King Charles and Prince Harry’s strained relationship
There are occasional signs of stress relief, such as when Harry and Meghan invited Charles on his birthdayAnd royal insiders say the king gladly accepted this long-distance olive branch.
Apparently, the king chatted for several minutes with his youngest son, his daughter-in-law, and his two American grandchildren, reluctant to mingle with his individual guests.
It was a surprising turn of events, as only a few months earlier, Harry had jokingly suggested to his father that the expulsion might lead to a permanent estrangement.
The source of this information is a controversial book by journalist Omid Scobi, a longtime associate of Sussex.
Throwing down the gauntlet
According to Scobie, when Charles kicked the Sussexes out of Frogmore, Harry hinted that the move could have lasting consequences.
“Don’t you want to see your grandchildren?” Harry reportedly asked Charles.
There are many ways to interpret this question, and since Scobie is a long-time Sussex defender, he likely reinforces the Duke’s image by demonstrating his ability and willingness to stand up to his domineering father. intended to do
But not everyone took it that way.
Critics insist Harry was threatening Charles and trying to use his children as bargaining chips.
The account appears to have backfired, as many have praised Charles for refusing to back down despite Harry’s “bullying”.
A more likely explanation for this exchange is that Harry was simply telling his father that it would be more difficult for him to move with the whole family in tow if the King took steps that would force him to secure his residence. .
And indeed it has happened.
the latter
Due to security concerns, Harry has traveled alone during many of his previous visits to London. and once again, Sussex will do no Traveling to the UK for Christmas this year.
Interestingly, Charles’ role as royal landlord is now causing additional issues, as it is Prince Andrew asked to evacuate Windsor CastleBut the king’s brother has so far refused.
Apparently, Charles is more sympathetic to the scandal-plagued Andrew than to his own son.
The birthday phone call may be a step in the right direction, but clearly, this family has a long way to go before they can spend a peaceful holiday together.
