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Welcome back royal watchers! It’s been a busy few weeks in the world of the British royal family and all the drama that comes with it. As usual, there seems to be no shortage of popcorn-worthy moments to dissect coming from across the pond. Today I want to take a deep dive into Meghan Markle’s latest controversy and alleged snub of the royal family.
For those just joining us, a quick refresher. It’s no secret that relations between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the British royal family have been frosty ever since “Megxit” in 2020. The couple has openly criticized the institution in interviews and seemed intent on distancing themselves from royal duties and protocols. Their move to California and ensuing media projects only further strained ties.
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Now, the Invictus Games are gearing up to return to the UK in 2027 in Birmingham. For those unaware, the Invictus Games are a Paralympic-style event for wounded service members founded by Prince Harry in 2014. It holds special significance as one of Harry’s greatest passions and achievements since departing his working royal duties. On the surface, it would seem a no-brainer that Harry and Meghan would want to attend and support such an important event.
However, Meghan is already making noises about security concerns preventing her from attending with the couple’s two children - Archie and Lilibet. Here’s where things get interesting. Many royal commentators are calling Meghan’s bluff, asserting that her alleged security worries are little more than a convenient excuse. She clearly has no interest in reconciling with the royal family or facing any sticky questions on British soil.
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Let’s examine the “security” argument. As a former senior working royal married to Prince Harry, the UK would undoubtedly provide the highest caliber protection for Meghan and her children. The Queen and Prince Charles regularly visit without issue. Other royals like Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie manage just fine as non-working members too. This begs the question - is security truly the stumbling block, or a smokescreen?
The timing of Meghan’s preemptive refusal also raises eyebrows. 2027 would mark ten years since she and Harry publicly emerged as a couple at the Toronto Games. What a milestone that would have been to celebrate with his family and the event he founded. Instead, it seems reconciliation is the furthest thing from Meghan’s mind. Former BBC royal correspondent Jenny Bond believes “that's probably where the fairy tale ends” in terms of the couple making amends with the Windsors.
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Beyond security, there’s the curious case of Archie and Lilibet themselves. Despite making countless media appearances to discuss their family values and parenthood journey, the Sussexes have released few proper photos of their toddlers. Rumors constantly swirl about whether the children are even real or just props in Harry and Meghan’s celebrity narrative. Some say it’s no coincidence that every purported glimpse is conveniently obscured or outdated.
If Archie and Lilibet do exist, keeping them almost entirely removed from Harry’s British and royal heritage is perplexing. As a father, Harry has often spoken of instilling family history and traditions in his offspring. Yet how can that occur if his children never meet his relatives or see where he grew up? If the goal was total separation from the monarchy, refusing the significance of the Invictus Games and their family occasion seems an odd choice.
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Bond notes that a 2027 visit could have been “the ideal time for Harry and Meghan to extend an olive branch...and celebrate with the family.” However, between their ongoing media ventures bashing tradition and too many slights to forget, that reconciliation ship has likely sailed according to insiders. By preemptively declining the Invictus invitation, the message seems clear that no future rapprochement is on the docket either.
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For now, Meghan remains ensconced in her and Harry’s nine-bedroom California mansion, children nowhere in sight as rumors of their supposed existence grow stranger. Rather than lay questions to rest, prolonging the Wizard of Oz-like mystery only breeds more speculation. If concerned for privacy, controlled photo releases of the Sussex scions would end fact from fiction. But without such proof, cracks in Meghan’s “security” defense continue to show.
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Altogether, it appears Meghan has no plans to return to Britain or renew ties with the royal household anytime soon. Her phony pretexts will only entertain supporters for so long before transparency is demanded. This neighborhood critic can’t help but feel the duchess doth protest too much. Perhaps facing the music and owning her part in past clashes holds more fear than any security element. Only time will tell if Archie, Lilibet or reconciliation ever materialize from behind the Iron Curtain Meghan seems determined to erect. Stay tuned - this dramatic saga is far from over.
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