A recent trip to Jamaica by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has reportedly stirred further tension with the royal family, marked by accusations of insensitivity.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised the public with their attendance at the premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” on January 23. The timing, however, coincided with ongoing medical surgeries for King Charles and Princess Kate, casting a negative light on Harry and Meghan.
According to information from Heat Magazine, an insider disclosed that the couple’s visit to Jamaica aimed to divert criticism directed at Harry after the Aviation Awards. The source emphasized Meghan’s perspective, stating, “Instead, they’re being accused of insensitivity and even betrayal, which Meghan believes is vindictive and ridiculous, given that they left the royal family ages ago and have every right to associate with whoever they like.”
Despite Meghan’s stance, the report indicates that senior members of the royal family perceived Harry and Meghan as “tone-deaf.”
Post their appearance, royal experts speculate on the challenges ahead for the California-based couple, who formally stepped down as senior working royals in 2020. The experts anticipate difficulties in repairing their strained relationship with King Charles, Princess Kate, and Prince William. The Jamaica trip, intended to deflect criticism, appears to have added another layer of complexity to the already intricate dynamics within the royal family.