Meghan Markle’s husband Prince Harry has returned to his country in the name of the Invictus Games – but the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have made some shrewd moves amid royal tension…
Meghan Markle has made a “wise” decision over Prince Harry‘s tense trip back to the UK this week – and it’s all part of a “game plan for Royal redemption”, an expert has said.
The former Suits actress and Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming trip to Nigeria with her husband Prince Harry might just be a strategic move, especially after King Charles has reportedly “snubbed” Harry during his ongoing UK visit, Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams tells The Mirror. Harry has this week landed in the UK for the tenth annual Invictus Games, sparking rumours of a possible reconciliation with King Charles. However, it emerged that there would be no Royal rendezvous, with the King’s packed schedule blamed for the missed connection.
And while Mr Fitzwilliams suggested that this absence will be perceived as a “snub”, he revealed that Harry and Meghan have crafted a strategy to navigate this “setback.” He said: “Meghan has wisely decided that a hostile press and public would prefer her to stay away from the Service at St Paul’s to commemorate a decade of Invictus. Their visit to Nigeria is a cover for what is a setback.”
Meghan won’t be accompanying Harry in the UK but will join him for their upcoming journey to Nigeria. The couple plans to engage with Service members and immerse themselves in local cultural events there. Mr Fitzwilliams commented that, despite having a plan to mend fences, the sting of the snub from Harry’s father remains significant. “This will be seen as a snub. There is little doubt that this was not arranged as it should have been as King Charles has always made it clear that his door is open to Harry,” he added.
The last time Harry and Charles have seen each other was when Charles was diagnosed with cancer and Harry quickly flew out to see him. Mr Fitzwilliams said: “Their meeting after the King’s diagnosis was extremely brief and we do not know how well it went.”
