In the long history of the British royal family, the escalating rift between Prince Harry and the royal family is undoubtedly one of the most striking plots.
Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to step down from their senior royal duties in 2020, this intimate and deeply public disagreement not only marked their geographical migration to the sunbelt of Montecito, California, but also heralded a fundamental shift in their relationship with the Windsor family.
According to British media on May 11, Harry and Meghan have started a new chapter in the United States, pursuing financial independence and signing a series of lucrative cooperation agreements with companies such as Netflix, Spotify and Penguin Random House. From documentaries to sensational interviews with Oprah Winfrey to upcoming memoirs, each of their projects seems to be unraveling the royal family and further deepening the chasm with the royal family.
In an exclusive interview with The Mirror, royal commentator and expert Richard Fitzwilliams bluntly pointed out that Harry and Meghan's "attacks on the royal family" in recent years are the main reason for this significant and public split.
He further suggested that if the couple could turn to praise the Commonwealth rather than continue to criticize at international events, such as their recent visit to Nigeria, it might make it possible to repair relations. After all, the Commonwealth is the most important legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II and a symbol of unity.
In addition, he also hinted that Harry's talk about family unity in an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America" in 2021 and the health of his father, King Charles, may not have been appreciated by King Charles.
At King Charles's coronation, Prince Harry attended alone, and his wife Meghan stayed in California to take care of the children, and his every move and word was closely watched.
Lip experts revealed that Harry politely communicated with others as he entered Westminster Abbey, while also expressing his admiration for the beauty of the architecture. Body language expert Judy James observed that while waiting for his father and brother to arrive, Harry's nervousness was revealed through subtle movements such as licking his lips and speeding up his eyes, showing an increase in adrenaline triggered by nervousness.
Harry's seating arrangement at the ceremony was far away from Prince William, and not even in any camera to capture the positions of the two at the same time, apparently to prevent public arguments and curb speculation about sibling feuds.
Sources say the seating arrangement has been considered in order of succession, but that would put fifth in line Harry in the spotlight, alongside William and Kate.
In the end, it was decided that only the current royals would be seated in the front row, so Harry was placed in a very deep position, and the distance from his father seemed extraordinarily far away.
Whether Harry attends the coronation and the specifics of his attendance largely depends on the seating arrangement, which is one of the reasons why he has not officially confirmed his attendance. Unsurprisingly, Harry left almost immediately after the ceremony and did not appear on the balcony with the rest of the royal family to greet the public.
Whether Harry will bring his wife to the event has been a hot topic of discussion, until Buckingham Palace announced: "The Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, while Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will stay in California with the little prince Archie and the little princess Lilibet." ”
This statement put an end to speculation and revealed that Harry's trip will be very short, and he will not participate in the subsequent royal concerts, which is regrettable to everyone.
The rift between Harry and the royal family, and every attempt to bridge that chasm, touches the hearts and minds of the public. Going forward, the eyes of the world will continue to be focused on this family upheaval, looking forward to the path of understanding, forgiveness, and reconciliation that may one day be possible.