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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Jubilee Appearance Raises Eyebrows
A recent statement from a DMZ reporter has sparked discussions about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's limited presence at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, suggesting that their sparse appearances may have done more harm than good.
The couple's visit to the U.K. for the jubilee was scrutinized by three American presenters, with the show's host Charles Latibaudier leading the conversation.
One reporter expressed that the entire situation portrayed the royals as a deeply troubled and unhappy family, while another pondered the potential disintegration of the family following the Queen's passing.
Despite their intention to demonstrate support for Harry's grandmother, Meghan and Harry's brief attendance at the event seemed to have backfired.
Instead of staying to partake in the festivities that lasted for three more days, they swiftly departed after briefly appearing at the church, even as celebrations continued.
Their absence during crucial moments gave the impression of an already fractured and discontented family, a sentiment echoed by TMZ host Charles Latibaudier, who noted the lack of photographs showing Harry alongside his brother William or father.
The decision by Meghan Markle to skip a royal family reception at Guildhall in favor of returning to Frogmore Cottage following the Thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Cathedral raised further eyebrows.
The couple later celebrated their youngest daughter Lilibet's first birthday at Windsor Castle with the Queen, opting out of additional royal events associated with the jubilee.
This private celebration marked a stark departure from the public appearances expected of them during the festivities, culminating in their early departure back to Santa Barbara before the conclusion of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday.
Their prolonged absence from the U.K. since stepping down from their royal roles in March 2020 has been a point of contention, with Meghan, 39, defending her involvement in a TV special amidst ongoing tensions with the royal family.
In a candid moment reminiscent of Princess Diana's iconic 1995 Panorama interview, Meghan addressed the palace's alleged dissemination of falsehoods about her and Harry, emphasizing their need to speak out against the narrative being perpetuated.
The impending airing of the TV interview has left palace insiders unsettled, with concerns mounting over potential repercussions from the revelations.
As anticipation builds for the televised interview, which was recorded prior to the Queen's decision to revoke the couple's remaining patronages, allegations of bullying against Meghan have surfaced.
While some former staff members have expressed a desire to move past their negative experiences, others are reportedly prepared to testify against the Duchess.
Buckingham Palace's investigation into these claims has been met with skepticism from the Sussexes, who have labeled it as a “calculated smear campaign.”
Despite ongoing controversies and uncertainties surrounding the couple, the scheduled broadcast of the interview remains unchanged, underscoring the persistent tensions within the royal circle.