Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Skip Royal Commemorations for Queen

In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly not attending the royal family's commemorations at Balmoral to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her passing.

This poignant occasion, set for September 8, will see King Charles and Queen Camilla surrounded by close family members, including Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.

Sources indicate that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex received no communication from senior royals regarding this significant event.

Instead, they are scheduled to appear in Dusseldorf, Germany, the following day to kick off the Invictus Games.

An insider mentioned that if the couple is excluded from the Balmoral plans, they will find their own way to commemorate the day.

Tensions between Prince Harry and King Charles are reportedly still high.

Following the release of Harry's explosive memoir, “Spare,” and several media interviews promoting it, relations within the family have been strained.

A source close to Princess Anne revealed that a recent decision by the British Parliament and King Charles has left the couple feeling furious, as their royal titles may soon be stripped away.

Adding a twist to the situation, it appears these titles could be transferred to Sir Timothy Lawrence, the husband of Princess Anne.

Sir Timothy is seen as a loyal non-royal member of the monarchy, having earned the trust of King Charles and the royal family through his steadfast commitment to royal duties, as highlighted in Robert Jobson's recent book.

The title of Duke of Sussex was a gift from the late Queen to Harry upon his marriage to Meghan in 2018.

Since stepping back from royal duties and relocating to California, there have been ongoing discussions about whether the couple should retain their titles.

Recent reports suggest that many believe they should be stripped of them altogether.

Interestingly, the Sussexes recently appeared in a video for the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund, where they were simply referred to as Harry and Meghan, omitting their royal titles.

This omission has fueled speculation that they might be transitioning away from their royal identities.

Critics argue that Meghan will struggle to gain traction in American politics regardless of her name, citing her lack of experience and popularity.

While Americans generally don't harbor negative feelings toward the British royal family, there is fatigue surrounding Harry and Meghan's constant complaints about their past royal lives.

Many feel that if the Sussexes had genuinely wished to benefit the UK's people and charities, they would have done so more effectively during their time as working royals.

In contrast, supporters of Sir Timothy Lawrence believe he deserves recognition for his unwavering dedication to the monarchy and his role in supporting the royal family.

Sir Timothy's journey to recognition did not come through his marriage to Princess Anne; rather, he was honored as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in 2011 by Queen Elizabeth.

Over the years, he has become a familiar presence at royal events, even being granted special privileges during significant occasions like the Platinum Jubilee.

As the royal family prepares for this year's commemorative events, only working royals are expected to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony, with a few exceptions.

This includes the Cambridge and Wessex children, along with Sir Timothy, who has consistently stood by Princess Anne during official engagements.

In light of these developments, the dynamics within the royal family continue to evolve.

The absence of Harry and Meghan from such a significant event underscores the growing distance between them and the rest of the royal family, leaving many to wonder what the future holds for the Sussexes and their connection to the monarchy.