The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are facing criticism for their timing after they spoke out about King Charles on the very same day he made his first King’s Speech in over seven decades. Yes, you read that right! It’s a royal clash of epic proportions.

The royal drama unfolded when Harry and Meghan claimed they had received ‘no contact’ from Buckingham Palace regarding His Majesty’s 75th birthday party. The bombshell statement came just hours before King Charles held the prestigious State Opening of Parliament.

The controversy began when the Sunday Times reported that Harry had turned down an invitation from his father to attend the birthday party next week. The Sussexes’ spokesperson quickly reacted, dismissing the report as ‘misreported’ by the paper.

A friend of the couple even suggested that the Palace might have leaked the ‘snubbing’ story to divert attention from King Charles’ recent royal visit to Kenya. The King had faced calls to apologize for Britain’s colonial past during this significant tour.

Royal experts were quick to chime in on the matter. They labeled the Sussexes’ timing as ‘particularly inappropriate’ since King Charles’s opening of Parliament was a historic occasion—the first time a king did so since 1950. The King paid tribute to the late Queen during his address, adding to the significance of the day.

Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal commentator, pointed out that the Sussexes’ actions seemed to overshadow King Charles’s historic day. He emphasized the successful nature of the royal visit to Kenya and noted that the Sussexes’ sense of entitlement appeared evident.

The royal rift has been widening ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals and moved to California. Their claims of mistreatment and various public statements have further strained their relations with the rest of the royal family.

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s trip to Kenya, while viewed as a ‘resounding success’ at Buckingham Palace, was not without its criticisms. Some have questioned the red carpet treatment given to the King and Queen during the visit.

Will There Be Reconciliation?

Former royal correspondent Phil Dampier emphasized that the arguments over a birthday invitation were ‘to some extent irrelevant.’ The main focus seems to be the ongoing ‘PR war’ between the Sussexes and the royal family.

Dampier stressed that King Charles has always expressed his willingness to reconcile with his wayward son and that he wants what’s best for everyone involved. He highlighted the late Queen’s approach to such situations, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation.

While Prince Harry attended the coronation of his father in May, the public acknowledgment of his birthday in September was notably absent.

Harry’s relationship with King Charles remains fractured, and the ball is seemingly in his court to initiate reconciliation. Whether he chooses to do so is uncertain, but Phil Dampier stressed the King’s open-door policy and the desire for long-term reconciliation.

As the royal drama continues to unfold, the world watches with bated breath. Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mend fences with the royal family? Stay tuned for the latest developments in this ongoing royal saga.

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