Prince Harry and Meghan Markle concluded their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday.
During their stay, the British national anthem was played at a charity event they attended. Both Prince Harry and Meghan stood silently, smirking, and staring straight ahead without singing the anthem. This was particularly notable given that "God Save the King" refers to Prince Harry's father, King Charles.Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's former butler, commented on the couple's reaction during an appearance on GB News with Patrick Christys.
The host presented a clip from the event, highlighting that Prince Harry noticeably did not sing along to the UK's national anthem. Burrell found this behavior embarrassing, not only for the couple but also for the country. He expressed his confusion, saying, "I just don't get it. I don't get why they're launching themselves as a royal couple on the world stage pretending to be still working Royals when they're not."Burrell suggested that King Charles should address his son's behavior, particularly since the event took place in a Commonwealth country.
He also mentioned that the national anthem should not have been played as it was not an official royal visit. Burrell emphasized that the Foreign Office should intervene, advising Commonwealth countries that Harry and Meghan no longer represent the British monarchy. He criticized the playing of the national anthem at their visit, stating, "It wasn't a royal visit. They didn't sing the words to it. I'm not sure whether Meghan knows all the words to the national anthem.
I'm sure Harry does, but they didn't. Why didn't they? And why did they play the national anthem? I just think it's a mess."Royal expert Tina Brown has labeled the Sussexes' actions as a "clown show," suggesting that they have left the monarchy in a precarious position. Brown, a journalist and author, argues that the future of the monarchy hangs by a thread, with Catherine, the Princess of Wales, being its saving grace after the exit of Harry and Meghan. Speaking on Times Radio, she said, "The monarchy hangs by a thread, and that thread is Catherine because she's the most beloved of the next generation.
With the departure of Harry and the whole Sussex clown show, the Waleses are it."King Charles is reportedly taking measures to prevent Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from making further Commonwealth visits. Royal expert Tom Quinn reveals that the King is in a difficult position, wanting to strip Meghan and Harry of their royal titles but fearing it would appear vindictive. However, he is determined to stop any future unofficial trips by the Sussexes to Commonwealth countries, making it his top priority. Quinn added that the King should try to block any further invitations to the couple. He explained, "The ultimate fear for King Charles and William is that Meghan's rebelliousness actually ends up making her more appealing than the understated members of the official royal team. That's why she always makes a point of holding Harry's hand for the cameras, something she knows William and Kate would never do."
