The British royal family is one of the oldest, most influential and most mysterious royal families in the world, and its every movement attracts global attention and discussion.
However, in recent years, this seemingly unlimited royal family has fallen into unprecedented crisis and chaos, because of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.
Prince Harry and Meghan met in 2016 and they married in 2018 and became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
They seem to be a couple made in heaven, and their love story is also known as a "modern fairy tale". However, this fairy tale did not last long, cracks and crises began to appear.
As an outsider, Meghan has a hard time adapting to the rules and pressures of the royal family, she is often criticized and questioned by the media and the public, and she also feels the indifference and hostility within the royal family.
She once cried in an interview: "No one has asked me how I'm doing." She also revealed that she had suicidal thoughts during her pregnancy, but did not receive support and help from the royal family.
She also accused some people in the royal family of expressing concern about the skin color of her children, suggesting racial discrimination in the royal family.
Prince Harry, as a loyal and passionate husband, has always stood by Meghan's side, protecting and supporting her. He was also angry and disappointed with the attitude and practices of the royal family, which he believed did not give them the respect and freedom they deserved.
He once said in an interview: "I don't want to repeat my mother's mistakes. He was referring to his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car accident in 1997 after being chased by paparazzi.
Harry believes that the royal family did not protect his mother and did not protect his wife.
So, on January 8, 2020, Harry and Meghan issued a statement that shocked the world, announcing that they would "take a back seat" to no longer serve as senior royals and seek financial independence.
The announcement caused an uproar and was dubbed "Meghan's Brexit." The Queen expressed "disappointment" and said discussions would be held with Harry and Meghan.
Finally, on 18 January 2020, the Queen released a statement agreeing to Harry and Meghan's decision to "take a back seat" and expressing her support and understanding for them.
However, it also means that Harry and Meghan will abandon the title of "His Highness" and no longer enjoy royal financial support.
Harry and Meghan left the UK and moved to California. They bought a luxury villa there and started a new life.
They founded their own media company, Archewell, and signed tens of millions of dollars in deals with Netflix and Soundfield to produce TV shows and podcasts.
They have also participated in many public welfare activities and supported racial equity, mental health, environmental protection and other fields.
They also welcomed their second child, a daughter, named Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor, in honor of the Queen and Princess Diana.
Harry and Meghan seem to live happily and freely, but they have not reconciled and reconciled with the royal family.
On the contrary, they constantly issued provocations and attacks to the royal family through various channels. One of their most controversial moves was an exclusive interview with the famous American host Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, in which he revealed many shocking insider stories.
They accuse the royal family of unfair treatment of them, racial discrimination against Meghan, snubbed and cut off Harry, and indifference and exclusion of their children.
They also hinted at King Charles and Prince William's hostility and incomprehension towards them, as well as the Queen's disappointment and helplessness towards them. The interview caused a global sensation and controversy, and was considered Harry and Meghan's betrayal and betrayal of the royal family.
Prince Charles and Prince William are loyal and respectful members of the Queen's royal family, both committed to preserving and passing on the monarchy and the reputation of the royal family.
They are very disappointed and saddened by Harry and Meghan's behavior, but they also try to deal with the issue in a gentle and rational way.
However, Charles and William soon discovered that their tolerance and kindness towards Harry and Meghan were not exchanged for each other's gratitude and cooperation, but for more provocations and attacks.
So, they began a counterattack.
Prince Charles, as the leader of the royal family, had to act to preserve the reputation and stability of the royal family.
The first thing he did was to strip Harry and Meghan of all their status and rights in the royal family. He also announced that Harry and Meghan would be forced to move out of Frogmore Cottage, their home in the UK.
Another thing Prince Charles did was confirm Prince William's crown prince status.
Both decisions were Charles' strong response to Harry and Meghan, as well as strong support for William. It shows the hint that Harry and Meghan will eventually part ways, and also shows Charles's hint that William will eventually become king.
Both decisions attracted global attention and discussion and were considered Charles' final verdict on the royal unrest.
From a rational point of view, Charles William clearly had the advantage. They have the legitimacy and legitimacy of the royal family, and are the core and leader, successor and future of the royal family. They are supported and respected by the majority of the British and the world.
From a sentimental standpoint, Harry Meghan also has certain advantages. They have their own personalities and choices, they have their own love and happiness, they have their own voices and influences.
They represent the change and innovation of the royal family, they represent the diversity and inclusion of the royal family, they represent the freedom and equality of the royal family.
They were rebels and challengers, reformers and pioneers of the royal family. They have the support and sympathy of some young people and minorities.
But, by any measure, Harry Meghan is unlikely to win this family war.
Because everything they do is based on the wrong and dangerous idea that they can enjoy the benefits of the royal family while freeing themselves from the bondage of the royal family. This thinking is unrealistic and unsustainable. Because the royal family is not a place where you can come and go, use it at will, and throw it away at will.
The royal family is an institution with strict rules, a vast system, a deep history, and a sacred mission.
Members of the royal family must abide by the rules of the royal family, obey the arrangements of the royal family, support the decisions of the royal family, and maintain the reputation of the royal family. They must sacrifice their own interests for the benefit of the royal family and fulfill their obligations for the royal mission.
Harry Meghan could not understand and accept this, thinking that they could use their fame and influence to change and challenge the rules and institutions of the royal family.
However, they were wrong. Not only do they not get what they want, they lose what they originally had. They lost their place and power in the royal family, lost their affection and warmth in the family. Are they still content and happy? I doubt it.
The family war between Harry Meghan and Charles William, which has been going on for more than two years, shows no end in sight.
Both sides are competing for public support and sympathy in various ways, and they are also using various methods to fight and hurt each other.
This war is no longer just about personal feelings and interests, but about the future and destiny of the royal family. So, who will win this family war?