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King Charles Rejects Meghan and Harry's Request for Lilibet's Succession

In a surprising turn of events, King Charles has reportedly rejected Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's request regarding the succession of their daughter, Lilibet.

The royal couple allegedly left the monarch feeling disheartened on his 74th birthday by refusing his plea for a video call.

According to a royal source, King Charles had expressed his desire to connect with Lilibet and Archie via FaceTime on his special day, but Meghan and Harry declined the request.

The rift between the California-based royal couple and King Charles deepened when they refused to allow Archie and Lilibet to speak to the monarch.

This decision came after King Charles had urged the British Parliament to amend the law to enable two more of his siblings to act on his behalf in his absence.

The refusal to facilitate the video call has led to a ban on all contact between King Charles and Harry and Meghan.

Recently, King Charles III delivered his inaugural Christmas Day speech as the reigning monarch following Queen Elizabeth's passing.

In his heartfelt address on Sunday, December 25th, the 74-year-old monarch omitted any mention of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Instead, he praised Prince William and Princess Kate for their dedication as senior royals, highlighting their community initiatives during a visit to Wales.

During his holiday broadcast, King Charles reminisced about his late mother, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from well-wishers.

He acknowledged the poignant nature of Christmas for those who have lost loved ones, drawing parallels to his mother's unwavering faith and the enduring light she believed in.

The monarch's tribute to Queen Elizabeth's legacy underscored the significance of familial bonds during the festive season.

The Sussex couple's revelations about their royal departure in the Netflix docu-series “Harry and Meghan” have added further complexity to the ongoing royal drama.

The show, which premiered in two parts in December, shed light on the strained relationship between Harry, Charles, and William.

Harry candidly shared his struggles in reconciling with his brother and father during Prince Philip's funeral earlier in the year, lamenting the lack of accountability and genuine apology from the royal family.

Despite the challenges faced by the Sussexes, Harry affirmed his commitment to moving forward with Meghan by his side.

He acknowledged the need to focus on the future and emphasized the importance of letting go of past grievances.

As the royal saga continues to unfold, the dynamics between King Charles, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle remain fraught with tension and unresolved issues.