Prince Harry and Meghan Markle departed the UK on the final day of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee festivities feeling enraged, as they witnessed the royal family moving forward without them, according to insights from a royal expert.
Angela Levin, Prince Harry‘s biographer, disclosed that the couple had anticipated a warm reception upon their return to London after a two-year hiatus from their roles as senior royals and relocation to the US.
However, their hopes were shattered when they realized that the family had progressed without them.
“I do wonder if they, Harry and Meghan, decided, we’ve had enough of this, let’s go early.
I think they were furious,” Levin shared with the Daily Mail.
The couple’s disappointment was further underscored by royal expert Neil Sean, who noted Prince Harry’s palpable discontent during his sole public appearance at the Platinum Jubilee since his return.
Sean suggested that Harry’s forlorn demeanor stemmed from his yearning for the grandeur and formality of royal life, indicating his dissatisfaction with his current reality in California.
The spectacle and attention surrounding the Platinum Jubilee served as a poignant reminder for Harry of the life he relinquished.
The couple’s attendance at the Thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral marked their first public appearance at a royal event since their departure in 2020, where they were met with audible jeers upon exiting the cathedral, contrasting sharply with the enthusiastic reception received by Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Reflecting on Prince Harry’s visible despondency, Neil Sean observed that the event underscored the sacrifices Harry had made, particularly in terms of his military affiliations and the sense of duty symbolized by his uniform and medals.
The stark contrast between his past and present realities seemed to weigh heavily on him, hinting at a sense of regret for his decisions.
Despite the negative reception and their subsequent decision to forego an invitation to a reception at Guildhall, Meghan found validation in the boos they faced, viewing it as confirmation of their choice to distance themselves from the UK.
As Neil Sean opined in a separate video, the likelihood of Harry and Meghan making future royal appearances is slim, with indications pointing towards their detachment from their royal ties.
The couple’s attendance at the Jubilee events was not viewed as an opportunity for reconciliation with the royal family but rather a test of the waters following their contentious departure over two years ago.
The unfolding events surrounding the Platinum Jubilee served as a stark reminder for both Harry and Meghan of the complexities and consequences of their choices, setting the stage for a potentially distant relationship with their royal roots.
