Harry and Meghan Reportedly Snubbed by Jordanian Royals on Middle East Tour
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, embarked on a two-day trip to Jordan this week, but their visit was notably marked by the apparent absence of a meeting with the country's monarchs. The couple flew into Amman, the capital, on Tuesday night at the invitation of Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Humanitarian Focus Amid Royal Absence
During their brief stay, Harry and Meghan engaged in a series of royal-style tours, focusing on humanitarian efforts to support displaced Syrians and Palestinians in Jordan. They traveled approximately 7,500 miles from their home in California for this mission. However, despite the long journey, reports indicate they did not meet with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan.
This omission is particularly striking given the strong relationship between the Jordanian and British royal families. King Abdullah II has close ties to King Charles III, having met him during an official visit to London in 2025 and attended Charles' coronation in May 2026 as a special guest. Queen Rania and Queen Camilla have also collaborated on issues related to women.
Sources Confirm No Scheduled Meeting
According to a source cited by the Daily Mail, "There is no meeting scheduled between the Duke and Duchess [of Sussex] and the Jordanian Royal Family." Instead, King Abdullah II was occupied with welcoming Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Amman on Wednesday.
The only royal encounter for Harry and Meghan was a brief meeting with Princess Basma Bint Talal, an aunt of King Abdullah II, and her daughter Farah Daghistani. This occurred at the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development, a charity dedicated to assisting impoverished Jordanians.
Engagement with Charities and Organizations
Despite the royal snub, the Sussexes remained active in their humanitarian pursuits. They visited the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts, where Prince Harry addressed recovered addicts, encouraging them to help others in their communities. "I want you guys to know there’s no shame in having an addiction, it stems from something else which is an emotional pain – you’re very, very brave to come here into hospital," he said.
The couple described the centre's holistic approach, which includes activities like gym sessions and yoga classes, as "incredible." They also toured the headquarters of the World Central Kitchen, an organization coordinating and deploying a million hot meals daily across Gaza.
Their trip underscores their ongoing commitment to global causes, even as royal protocols and relationships continue to evolve in the post-royal life era.
