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In a shocking turn of events, Meghan Markle was left reeling after a blocked phone call and stern warning from the Spencer family, forbidding any further contact with Prince Harry. Sources close to the situation say Meghan was utterly shocked when the call went unanswered and a subsequent message made it clear that the Spencer clan wants nothing to do with her or Prince Harry moving forward.
This latest development marks a new low in the ongoing royal family feuds that have been simmering for years between the Sussexes and the Windsors. Meghan was reportedly devastated by the rejection, as she has been working hard to repair relationships and make peace. However, this snub from the Spencers is a major setback in those efforts.
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The dramatic episode unfolded just weeks after Prince Harry and Meghan made a surprise visit to the UK in September, where they met with King Charles III and other senior royals. By all accounts, those talks did not go well and seem to have set the stage for the Spencer family's decisive rejection of contact with the Sussexes.
So what could have prompted the Spencers, including Harry's own aunt Lady Sarah McCorquodale, to become so fiercely opposed to any further contact? The answer lies in the complex and often ugly history of these various royal rifts.
Meghan Markle Has Weathered One Storm After Another
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It's no secret that Meghan Markle has endured a tumultuous relationship with the British royal family since joining the firm in 2018. From racist tabloid coverage to bombshell interviews, the duchess has weathered one storm after another during her time in the royal spotlight. However, the tensions between the Sussexes and their royal in-laws extend back even further - to Harry's childhood and his close bond with the Spencer clan.
In particular, Harry shared a close relationship with his aunt Sarah, who acted as a maternal figure following the tragic death of his mother, Princess Diana. Sources say that as Harry's relationship with Meghan blossomed in the early 2010s, the Spencers grew increasingly concerned about the potential "American divorcee influence" over the prince.
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There were whispers that Meghan was "poisoning Harry's mind" against his own family, turning him against his royal heritage and the Spencer legacy. These fears intensified after the couple's high-profile departure from the monarchy in 2020 and their explosive televised interviews the following years.
The Spencers Took Sussexes' Criticisms Personally
As a proud, traditional family who see the monarchy as sacred, the Spencers were said to be horrified by Harry and Meghan's very public airing of the royal family's dirty laundry. "They took the Sussexes' attacks very personally," according to a royal source. There's a sense among the Spencers that Meghan has "poisoned Harry against his own flesh and blood" and they refuse to stand for it any longer.
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The latest clash appears to have been triggered by Meghan's attempts to reach out to the Spencer clan following Queen Elizabeth II's death last September. Hoping to mend fences and attend memorial events, Meghan was met with a cold shoulder and ultimate rejection from the family. Multiple attempts to contact Lady Sarah and other relatives were rebuffed, culminating in the blocked phone call.
Meghan was desperately trying to pay her respects in person but the Spencers wanted nothing to do with her, making it clear she is now "persona non grata." The snub was especially painful for Harry, who has long cherished his connection to his mother's family, including Diana's sister Sarah and brother Charles Earl Spencer. Now, it seems that special bond has been shattered.
Consequences for Sussexes' Position and Future
Royal experts warn that the Spencer family's high-profile rejection of Meghan and Harry could have far-reaching consequences. Not only for the Sussexes' already strained relationship with the Windsors, but also their overall standing within the British establishment.
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As a hugely influential family with deep royal ties, observers like Penny Junor note that "their refusal to have anything to do with Meghan and Harry sends a very strong message." It remains to be seen how the couple will navigate and recover from this latest blow in the ongoing fallout between the Windsors, Spencers and Sussexes. One thing is clear - the family feud shows no signs of easing any time soon.
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