During a recent trip to Nigeria, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's choice of accessories drew unexpected attention, particularly from Prince William.
The Duchess of Sussex adorned herself with a simple gold necklace reminiscent of one worn by Princess Diana during a visit to Nigeria with King Charles back in 1990. Additionally, Meghan adorned a diamond cross necklace during a reception in Abuja, graciously gifted by her husband, presumably passed down from his mother's collection.
However, sources close to the late Princess of Wales disclaimed any recognition of the piece. According to Mirror reports, these subtle parallels to Diana's style haven't been well-received by Prince William.
In the past, Meghan donned Diana's butterfly motif earrings in 2018, an aquamarine ring at a wedding reception, and a tennis bracelet during a controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey. According to insiders, William doesn't want to deprive Harry of the right to celebrate their mother's legacy. However, what bothers him is how Meghan is portrayed as a modern-day version of Diana, finding it beyond tasteless and offensive, not only to him but also to Kate. Adding insult to injury, Harry hasn't consulted with him about these trips abroad and the plans they've made to celebrate Diana's life and legacy.
The fact that the tension with the Sussexes is now impacting the celebration of their mother's legacy is beyond the pale for William. However, he feels unable to discuss it with Charles and Camilla due to the history there, with Diana being estranged from the royals. So, he feels pretty alone on this matter. The Prince of Wales is also said to be fuming at how Meghan's camp of trolls is comfortable suggesting that he prefers his father and his destiny over his mother's past sc--dals.
Diana helped prepare William for kingship even after the separation and divorce, as an ex-Palace aide stated in April 2021. She was fully committed to the monarchy and never used it as a tool for fame or money. A recent report indicates that King Charles and Prince William have engaged in further discussions regarding the potential removal of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Sussex titles. The report suggests that King Charles and Prince William have once again deliberated on the matter of the couple's status.
Tom Quinn recently made his comments in a new interview with the Daily Mirror. He said Harry and Meghan have had lengthy discussions about stripping them of their royal titles but they're terrified that this would backfire and make the situation worse. Quinn also added that the last thing they want is to give the renegade royals something else to complain about. William and his father know that even without their royal titles, Harry and Meghan would carry on traveling the world as if they were royals, and most people would still welcome them.
Undoubtedly, removing Harry and Meghan from their titles will be a significant undertaking requiring parliamentary procedures. Furthermore, King Charles appears reluctant to pursue this course of action, preferring to avoid any potential provocation of Harry and Meghan and additional drama stemming from their direction. However, Prince William is steadfast in his determination to see it through, resolved to accomplish this objective by any means necessary.
