A year after King Charles' coronation, Meghan Markle's decision to refuse to attend the coronation was made public, especially her reaction after the explosive Oprah Winfrey interview.
According to British media on April 25, the interview, which aired in 2021, thrust Meghan and Prince Harry into the spotlight, who made serious accusations against the institution they once served. These include revelations about the possibility of a discussion of the skin color of their son Archie by members of the royal family.
After the interview, May got in touch with King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, based on rumours, detailing her grievances and revealing the personal identity of the person involved in the skin color discussion. Sources indicate that Meghan believes Charles' response is inadequate, especially when it comes to dealing with the issue of unconscious bias within the family.
In the interview, it was revealed that "there are concerns and discussions about how dark his skin [Prince Archie] might have been when he was born".
While the entire royal family has been largely silent on these matters, Prince William's claim that they are "not a racist family" has done little to alleviate the potential tensions revealed by Meghan and Harry.
Against the backdrop of this family feud, the invitation to the coronation becomes a pivotal moment for reconciliation or further estrangement. Prince Harry was present at the event, and Meghan's apparent absence conveyed her displeasure at the response Charles received.
Some believe that Meghan's absence may have been due to her dissatisfaction with the King's reaction to the accusations she made in Oprah Winfrey's interview. In 2021, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex participated in a sensational interview with an American talk show host in which they made race-related accusations against the royal family.
Meghan claimed that there was a "conversation" and "concern" about the skin color of the Sussexes' baby. It was later discovered that Meghan and Charles, then Prince of Wales, exchanged letters about the incident.
The Queen's alleged contact with Meghan alone after Oprah's interview highlighted the stark contrast in the family's reaction, further highlighting the rift within the royal family. Meghan's decision to forgo the coronation on the occasion of Archie's fourth birthday is a poignant reminder of a divide that has yet to be bridged.
It is clear that Meghan's grievances are not just personal contempt, but also involve broader systemic issues within the royal family. Her reluctance to participate in events that symbolize unity and tradition underscores her deeper disillusionment with the institution she once tried to fit into.
Will the reconciliation between the two sides prevail in the future, or will the rift widen further, casting a shadow over the future of the royal family?
As the legend of Meghan, Harry and the Windsor family continues, only time will tell.