Queen Camilla has reportedly issued a demand to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, requiring them to hand over their mobile phones and all recording devices before any meeting with King Charles. This move underscores the deep mistrust within the royal family, according to reports.
Details of the Demand
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with their children Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are expected to arrive in the UK next month for The Invictus Games. They are anticipated to reunite with King Charles during their visit. However, reports suggest that Queen Camilla has insisted that any audience with the King will take place behind closed doors, with a strict ban on recording devices.
Kevin O'Sullivan, host of TalkTV's show, commented on the situation, stating: "Any get-togethers with Charles will unfold behind closed doors and there is even talk that before their audience with his majesty, the Sussexes will be ordered to hand in their phones and all recording devices are strictly banned. Queen Camilla doesn't trust the gruesome twosome one bit and wants to ensure there are no leaks to the media."
Camilla's Absence During Visit
It has also been reported that Queen Camilla will avoid being present when the Sussexes arrive in the UK. Daily Express columnist Carole Malone explained on the Daily Expresso podcast: "Camilla is not going to be around when they [the Sussexes] arrive. I don’t blame her, because Harry slagged her off big time."
Malone referenced Prince Harry's 2023 memoir Spare, where he described his stepmother as "evil" and a "villain" who left "bodies in the street". She added: "He used his entire childhood and his relationships with all of his family, and he sold them to people. He sold them to the highest bidder. That book is the most hideous thing you can do to betray your family in that way."
King Charles's Dread of Reunion
O'Sullivan also claimed that it is "no secret that Charles is no fan of Meghan" and that the upcoming reunion has filled the monarch with "dread". The Sussexes' decision to accept the King's olive branch invitation to stay at a royal residence during their July visit has been met with mixed reactions.
