Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have stirred up criticism with their recent UK visit, with royal commentators accusing them of wanting the best of both worlds. The couple stepped down as working royals in 2020 and now live in California with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, and have openly criticised the Royal Family since. However, they appear to be attempting to mend the fractured relationship after their latest visit.
Prince Harry spent a week in the UK for several public appearances, while Meghan joined for a shorter stay to attend a closed-door reunion with King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Royal insiders have been talking about the meeting and what it might mean for the couple's future standing within the Royal Family.
Jeremy Kyle Criticises Couple
TalkTV host Jeremy Kyle criticised the couple for their behaviour towards the royals, including the continued use of their children's royal titles. He argued that they are sending mixed messages.
"It is complete hypocrisy by both of them," he argued. "And again, a bit like politicians, do they not suss out that the British public, the silent majority, have an opinion of them that frankly isn't going to change?"
Royal Titles Controversy
Back in May, Meghan received criticism for using her children's royal titles in As Ever product listings on her brand's website in a Mother's Day campaign. Meanwhile, it was recently reported that Prince William could strip Archie and Lilibet of their royal titles when he becomes King.
Tom Bower's Analysis
Royal author Tom Bower, who recently released Betrayal: Power, Deceit And The Fight For The Future Of The Royal Family, claimed that Harry is realising that his own royal title, and that of his children, is "no longer invincible" after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his.
Bower writes: "The tremors of the unprecedented sanctions against Andrew must have shocked Harry. In public, he remained silent. In private, he realised that his own royal status was no longer invincible."
He adds: "The new King resisted the temptation to strip the couple of their titles and declare Harry an outcast. His mother would not have approved. But he did disinvite the Sussexes from a Buckingham Palace reception before the funeral for heads of state and their representatives, a thousand guests. 'Only for working royals,' Harry was told."
Another UK visit from Prince Harry has been suggested.
