King Charles III is reportedly taking measures to restrict Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from future visits to Commonwealth nations, as revealed by Royal author Tom Quinn.
The Sussexes, having just concluded a three-day tour of Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games and engage with key figures, have purportedly unsettled the Monarch, prompting actions to avert similar excursions. Quinn hinted at King Charles' predicament, expressing his desire to strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles, yet apprehension over the appearance of vindictiveness stalls such a move.
The primary objective now, it seems, is to curtail the couple's future Commonwealth visits, with King Charles potentially utilizing discreet channels to obstruct invitations. The unease reportedly stems from the fear that Meghan's assertiveness could overshadow the more reserved demeanor of other members of the Royal family. Quinn highlighted disparities in public displays of affection, noting Meghan's propensity for holding Harry's hand for the cameras, a gesture unlikely from Prince William and Kate. This purported shift in strategy follows the Nigerian tour, suggesting an impending overhaul in the Royal Family's Commonwealth role.
Efforts to recalibrate the Royal Family's Commonwealth role have already commenced through official channels, aimed at minimizing the likelihood of future invitations extended to Harry and Meghan, as confirmed by Quinn. Despite assertions that the Nigeria trip was not an official royal tour, the British High Commissioner clarified that it was arranged in a private capacity, emphasizing the couple's absence as representatives of the government.
While Prince Harry no longer maintains a formal royal role, his adherence to a "royal script" during the Nigerian visit, focusing on service themes, was noted by Royal historian Tessa Dunlop. Despite the couple's recent service-oriented engagements, hopes of their informal return to Commonwealth duties seem increasingly remote, according to Dunlop.
This reported intervention by King Charles occurs against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family since their withdrawal from senior royal duties in 2020. Notably, King Charles recently bestowed the honorary title of Colonel and Chief of the Army Air Corps upon his eldest son, Prince William, praising his piloting skills during the ceremony.
