Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made headlines when they officially stepped down from their royal duties in March 2020, choosing to reside in California with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Despite their departure from the royal scene, discussions about their roles within the British royal family continue to surface.
Recently, a royal author disclosed that Prince Charles had some future plans that deeply unsettled the Duchess of Sussex, sparking concerns about what it could mean for her children.
Once upon a time, Prince Charles and Meghan shared a close bond.
Reports indicate that the future king held a special place for Meghan, even walking her down the aisle on her wedding day to Prince Harry.
Meghan, often referred to as “Tungsten” by Prince Charles for her strength and determination, was instrumental in fostering a better relationship between Charles and Harry before their exit from royal duties.
However, according to a royal biographer, a particular plan of Prince Charles regarding the monarchy infuriated Meghan.
The Prince of Wales intends to streamline the royal family once he ascends the throne, limiting the number of senior royals to himself, his wife, and his two sons along with their spouses.
This proposed change did not sit well with Meghan, as revealed by author Robert Lacey.
In his book “Battle of Brothers,” Lacey highlighted Meghan’s discontent with Charles’ intentions to further reduce the number of HRH titles, potentially excluding Archie from his future prince status.
This move struck a personal chord with Meghan, leading to her outcry against what she perceived as an injustice towards her son.
The rift between Meghan and Prince Charles deepened as the former expressed her frustrations during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she lamented Archie not being granted a prince title without specifying the underlying reasons.
The dynamics within the royal family shifted further when Queen Elizabeth II indicated her chosen faces to represent the monarchy post-her reign.
Following Meghan and Harry’s departure, Queen Elizabeth II presented a united front outside Windsor Castle, featuring Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Sophie, Prince William, and Kate Middleton as the future faces of the royal family.
This display underscored the evolving landscape of the monarchy and raised questions about its future trajectory under Prince Charles’ leadership.
As the monarchy navigates through transitions and uncertainties, the clash between tradition and modernization looms large.
Whether Prince Charles adheres to his mother’s vision for the royal family or charts a new course remains to be seen, leaving royal enthusiasts intrigued about the unfolding saga within the British monarchy.