Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the center of controversy, with her latest statements as a former senior working royal igniting significant tension within the British monarchy.
According to sources within Buckingham Palace, her recent comments have pushed King Charles to his breaking point. The mood inside the palace is described as "incandescent with rage," with the King reportedly losing all patience with his daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle.
As many are aware, Meghan and Prince Harry have secured multi-million dollar deals with major streaming platforms like Spotify and Netflix following their decision to step down as senior members of the royal family in 2020. These platforms have eagerly promoted the couple, no doubt hoping to capitalize on their global fame and their association with the British monarchy. As part of these lucrative partnerships, Meghan has been active in giving interviews and hosting podcasts, particularly focusing on Archie's early milestones. However, during a recent episode of her Spotify podcast "Archetypes," Meghan made several accusations that have since caused significant uproar.
In one of the episodes, Meghan claimed that when Archie was just a few months old, there were concerns within the palace about his not being given the title of Prince, which she attributed to his mixed-race heritage. This allegation has sparked considerable controversy, especially given the UK's historical struggles with racism. However, multiple royal experts have since refuted this claim, pointing out that the protocol and guidelines regarding royal titles clearly state that great-grandchildren of the monarch, such as Archie, are not automatically entitled to be called Prince or Princess unless the reigning monarch bestows the title. This long-standing convention, which predates Meghan's entry into the royal family, has nothing to do with Archie's ethnicity.
Despite the numerous rebuttals from royal insiders, Meghan has continued to repeat this claim on her podcast and in subsequent press interviews. She further accused unnamed members of the royal family of expressing concerns about Archie's skin tone in conversations with Harry before his birth. The royal household has vehemently denied that racism played any role in discussions about Archie's title. The backlash in Britain has been swift and severe, with 82% of respondents in one poll labeling Meghan's remarks as lies or exaggerations. Additionally, there have been calls for Spotify to terminate the podcast deal, accusing the platform of spreading misinformation.
King Charles has now taken notice of the escalating situation and has decided that enough is enough when it comes to the well-being of his family. According to sources, the King has instructed his private secretary to summon Meghan to London to appear before him in the High Court. His Majesty reportedly intends to hold Meghan personally accountable for what he sees as defamatory statements against the House of Windsor. In a statement released earlier today, the palace announced that the King is gravely disturbed by the false statements made by the Duchess of Sussex and demands that she correct the record or face severe consequences. Some interpret this as a veiled threat of legal action from the Crown.
It is highly unusual for a reigning British monarch to take such a stern stance against a family member, even one as estranged as Meghan. For instance, even Prince Andrew, despite his controversies, has never faced such a direct summons or rebuke from the Sovereign. Legal experts indicate that King Charles has the authority to strip Meghan of her title as the Duchess of Sussex if she continues spreading what they perceive as damaging fabrications. Should Meghan refuse the order to return to the UK, she could potentially face charges of treason against the Crown.
Sources within the palace describe a mood of simmering outrage. One insider remarked that the royal household has gone to great lengths to accommodate the Sussexes' demands and attention-seeking behaviors, but King Charles has now had enough. He will not allow baseless allegations and blatant publicity stunts to continue tarnishing the reputation of the institution he now leads. Another insider added that the King's final straw was Meghan's claim that Archie's title was withheld due to his race. The King reportedly sees this as a calculated attack on the royal family for commercial gain, with little regard for the mental health of Queen Elizabeth II in her final years. It is worth noting that it was the late Queen, at the age of 96, who granted Meghan and Harry their titles on their wedding day.
Perhaps most shocking of all is that King Charles has allegedly cut off all contact with Prince Harry until further notice. Sources indicate that the King views his son's failure to publicly contradict Meghan's misleading claims as an act of complicity. The once close father-son bond now appears irreparably damaged. Palace insiders report that King Charles informed Harry of the summons through a terse letter rather than a personal phone call, a sign of the deep sense of betrayal and damage caused by the Sussexes' actions in the King's eyes.
In summary, King Charles is said to be enraged that Meghan has once again publicly attacked the House of Windsor under the guise of feminism and anti-racism for financial gain. The King has decided to exercise his authority to bring Meghan to account personally and compel her to set the public record straight. Should she fail to comply, the consequences could be severe, both legally and in terms of her privileged royal position. Many historians argue that we are witnessing an unprecedented power struggle within the palace, the likes of which have not been seen in modern times. Meghan seems poised to defy the King's order, potentially to preserve her Hollywood narrative. However, in doing so, she may find herself permanently cast out of the Windsor fold, with no way back.
Opinion remains divided on whether Meghan's relationship with Harry can survive such a high-stakes confrontation and breach of protocol. The entire world watches with bated breath to see whether Meghan will back down or choose to face off against the monarch. Will she board a plane to London to address the King's concerns, or will she double down on her stance from across the Atlantic, despite the summons? Never in living memory has a royal exile been so publicly challenged by the reigning King, and rumors are swirling of crisis talks between legal teams on both sides.
