One story says that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the late Queen Elizabeth II angry when they brought a camera to a secret meeting with the Queen and their daughter, Princess Lilibet. But the photographer was not allowed to join the meeting.
The first time I met the Queen
The Queen met her youngest great-granddaughter, Princess Lilibet, for the first time. Princess Lilibet was born in California after Harry and Meghan left their royal roles. The Sussex family flew to the UK in June 2022 for the Diamond Jubilee, with plans to get together with their family. Royal expert Phil Dampier says that the Queen was unhappy with what she saw as an attempt to make money off of the event.
According to Dampier, the late Queen’s biggest fear was that when they [Harry and Meghan] showed up, they’d have a Netflix film crew or a camera with them. There’s always a thought that whatever happens or is talked about will eventually end up on a show, podcast, or other material.
A Lack of Trust in the Sussexes
Dampier also said that the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family were losing trust in each other. Even though her health was bad, the Queen’s mind was sharp, and she was aware that photos taken in private could be used against her. “She understood that any picture of her with Lilibet could have been used for bad things.” The fact that the name Lilibet was picked without her input probably didn’t make her happy.
The Queen’s choice not to allow photos during this secret meeting shows how worried she is. “She made it clear that she didn’t want any pictures, and I have to say I don’t blame her.” But it’s too bad we’ve never seen a picture of it.
How people see things and repair damage
People in the UK are still not happy with Harry and Meghan. A recent study by YouGov showed that their support was falling. Kinsey Schofield, a royal analyst, said it might be too late for them to fix their image in Britain.
Schofield asked TalkTV, “How many times have they changed direction and teams?” Players are blown through teams, and different tactics are used. We’re seeing them now in their fake royal role. If I remember correctly, this started when they opened a center in San Diego a few months ago. After seeing this trip to Nigeria, they want to do more. Too much damage has already been done as they try to remember why they fell in love with them in the first place.
Schofield talked more about how the Sussexes first acted after they stopped being royal, which included harsh criticism of the British Royal Family. “Because their first plan was to attack with all guns blazing and kill the British Royal Family.” In exchange for money, they signed contracts giving their lives to Netflix and Penguin Random House for the book Spare. They were expected to meet those standards.
Fretted Family ties
The results of these moves have not only made it harder for the Royal Family to get along, but they have also made it harder for Harry and Meghan to connect with regular people. “They lost very important family members, like Prince William and King Charles, and they put their relationship with the public at risk.”
Things like the camera mess at Windsor Castle have made the Sussexes’ relationship with the Royal Family tense. This is a reflection of larger issues of trust and how hard it is to balance public life with private family life. The Queen insisted on privacy during her meeting with Lilibet, which shows how much she cares about keeping family times holy, even though the public is always watching.
