Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly incensed following news that Princess Beatrice has been asked to step in for Catherine, the Princess of Wales, in certain royal duties.
This development has ignited fury within the couple, who perceive it as a slight towards Meghan and a clear indication of the ongoing tensions within the royal family. According to an insider, Beatrice has been requested to fill in for Catherine and make some appearances on behalf of the monarchy this summer. The source added that Beatrice would love for this to become a permanent arrangement, as she is comfortable in the spotlight and would be overjoyed to become a working royal.
This situation arises amidst strained relations between Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the royal household, particularly following their decision to step back from their senior royal roles. Observers speculate that this latest move may exacerbate existing rifts and further strain relations between the Sussexes and the broader royal establishment.
Prince Harry marked the 10-year milestone of the Invictus Games in London on May 8th, but he stood alone. Meghan Markle did not join him for reasons that remain undisclosed, and he found himself without any royal support, senior or otherwise, at St. Paul's Cathedral for the service of Thanksgiving. The absence of Beatrice and Eugenie was particularly notable, especially considering that Eugenie had previously visited Harry and Meghan at their home in Montecito, California. Such overt snubs have raised eyebrows and questions.
Marie Claire reported that Beatrice was in New York City on May 6th, while Eugenie's whereabouts oscillated between the UK and Portugal. However, rumors suggest a more intricate backdrop. Allegedly, King Charles had scheduled a garden party at Buckingham Palace for working royals simultaneously with Harry's event just two miles away. Although Beatrice and Eugenie are not classified as working royals, discussions have circulated about their potential roles in the monarchy under the new reign. These rumors suggest that they are keen on such involvement. Consequently, reports from OK indicate that the York sisters refrained from attending Harry's Invictus Games event without the King's approval. According to OK, the sisters did not want to send out a divisive message by attending. This notion finds support from royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, who told GB News that Beatrice and Eugenie would align themselves with Harry, potentially at the expense of estranging themselves from the wider royal family.
Additionally, royal expert Christopher Andersen told Fox News Digital that both King Charles and Prince William have been dealing with significant health challenges since the start of this year, with both the King and the Princess of Wales reportedly battling cancer. Andersen noted that Charles and William have chosen to ignore Harry, effectively freezing him out as they face these critical challenges. He remarked, "It's even sadder; it's been said that hate isn't the opposite of love, indifference is." He also mentioned that Harry's recent trip to Nigeria did not surprise William and the King, adding to their reasons for distancing themselves from him.
