This past year has been particularly challenging for the British royal family. Despite significant health issues and internal strife, they've shown remarkable resilience and perseverance.
The year began with King Charles's cancer diagnosis, temporarily sidelining him from public duties and leaving the royal family short-staffed. Following this, the Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery and faced her own cancer diagnosis, further straining the family's capacity. With key members unavailable, one might have expected Meghan Markle to step in, but her attempts to rejoin the royal fold were met with disdain.
Despite numerous efforts to secure invitations, the royal family's firm stance of no contact with Meghan and Harry remained unyielding. When King Charles was unavailable, Meghan's attempts to garner attention were ignored. Similarly, when the Princess of Wales was unable to fulfill her duties, Meghan and Harry's offers to help were disregarded.
Recently, Princess Anne was sidelined due to a horse-related accident. Although King Charles had returned to his duties, the situation remained challenging. Meghan likely saw this as an opportunity to reinsert herself into the royal family, believing her return could be framed as an act of salvation. Her desire to return was driven by a need for attention and validation. She envisioned herself as the modern savior of the royal family. Despite struggles in other areas of her life, her marriage remains the primary reason for her public recognition, and she recognized the importance of maintaining that connection. Consequently, she viewed this as a prime opportunity to reestablish a role within the royal family under the guise of offering assistance.
However, King Charles had different plans. Instead of accepting Meghan's offer, he considered bestowing the title of Princess on Zara Tindall, his niece, to work on the royal front line. This decision infuriated Meghan, who believed she was the rightful candidate to save the royal family. Zara's recent popularity, bolstered by her role in helping Prince William host a garden party at Buckingham Palace, contrasted sharply with the less favored York sisters. A royal source told New Idea, "There’s talk that niece Zara Tindall, 43, who’s very close to her uncle, might become more involved in this side of things, and that Charles is keen to support such an interest by bestowing on her the title of princess." The source further suggested that King Charles believed Zara should have been given the title all along.
Hillary Rose, a columnist for The Times, noted that the public warms to Zara in a way they don't to the York sisters, who are allegedly keen to undertake more royal duties. She elaborated on how Princess Anne's daughter appears more down-to-earth than other cousins, adding, "Like their parents, the York sisters come across as just a little bit too keen on the limelight, and the public senses it. Zara, on the other hand, is allergic to the limelight, and the public senses that too." Zara, who leads a normal life and has a career, is well-liked and doesn't crave the spotlight.
Despite King Charles's idea of persuading Zara to take on more royal duties, it might be challenging. However, the public's warm reception of Zara makes her a sensible choice if she can be persuaded. Angela Mollard, a columnist for News Corp, suggested that Zara Tindall could become a key figure in a slimmed-down monarchy when Prince William takes the throne. She noted that Zara and William are best of friends, and it would make sense to involve someone as trusted and faithful as Zara in the future royal structure.
Meghan cannot understand why Zara was chosen over her, believing her Duchess status makes her more suitable. Her narcissism prevents her from seeing the true reason for her exclusion, driving her to destructive behavior. Ultimately, she continues to be overlooked because she isn't up to the job, and there are better candidates than her.
