Meghan Markle once again found herself embroiled in controversy following her actions during Trooping the Colour, which reportedly raised eyebrows and stirred some discontent among insiders.
It's said that King Charles, in particular, was displeased with Meghan's behavior and issued a stern warning to remind her of her position within the royal family. Before delving into the specifics, let's recap the events of Trooping the Colour for those who might have missed it. As tradition dictates, members of the royal family congregated on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to witness the Sovereign's birthday parade.
This year's celebration on June 2nd marked King Charles' official public debut as head of state, succeeding his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last September.
Amidst the royal gathering were King Charles' siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward, alongside Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince William, Kate, and their three children. Notably absent were Prince Harry and Meghan, who had been stripped of their working royal roles. However, in a surprising gesture, King Charles extended an olive branch, inviting the Sussexes to observe the fly-past with the rest of the family.
Initially, Meghan appeared content to play a supportive role alongside Harry. However, keen observers noted a subtle shift in her demeanor as the celebrations progressed. Multiple reports suggested that Meghan attempted to assert herself by maneuvering to the forefront of the balcony, seeking a position equal to senior working royals like Charles, William, and Kate. This behavior reportedly unsettled some behind the scenes, as Meghan did not inherently hold such a position.
When officers adhering to protocol denied her requests to be positioned forward, sources claim Meghan grew visibly frustrated. Allegedly, she then grabbed Harry by the arm, forcibly guiding him to the front of the balcony beside King Charles. Witnesses noted the king's visible irritation at the disruption, signaling his discontent with Meghan's actions.
News of the incident swiftly reached Palace insiders, including King Charles himself, who was purportedly furious at Meghan's attempt to upstage him on a significant national occasion. Consequently, King Charles took the unprecedented step of issuing Meghan a stern warning, delivered through his private secretary during an urgent meeting with Harry at Windsor Castle.
In this private meeting, King Charles made his dissatisfaction clear, emphasizing that Meghan's behavior had crossed a line and demanding she understand her place within the royal family. He reiterated that Meghan and Harry were invited to Trooping the Colour as guests at his discretion, not as equals to senior working royals. Any further disruptions or attention-seeking actions from Meghan were declared intolerable and could jeopardize her relationship with the royal family.
The message was unambiguous: King Charles would not tolerate disrespect toward the institution or attempts to overshadow senior working royals at public events. Meghan, in particular, is said to be reeling from this dressing down, unaccustomed to such discipline or accountability. The tension between the Sussexes and the rest of the family is palpable.
