Meghan Markle's summer holiday photos, which included images from Princess Diana's childhood home Althorp, are likely to make Prince William "livid," a royal expert has claimed.
Holiday Photos Include Althorp
The Duchess of Sussex posted her summer holiday pictures on social media on July 24. One image appeared to show her enjoying time with Earl Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, and his new wife, Cat Jarman. Meghan is seen on a sun lounger beside a pool, with a man and woman in the background whose resemblance to Charles Spencer and Cat Jarman is striking.
Another picture showed the Sussexes and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, at the Spencer family's ancestral seat, Althorp House. In it, Lilibet walks through formal gardens behind her brother and father. Harry and Archie appear in another photo carrying bouquets, which may suggest the family visited Diana's grave on an island in a lake at Althorp.
Royal Experts Weigh In
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News: "Not only is Prince William likely to be livid regarding such commercialisation of Althorp in such a tacky tasteless media post, it’ll fuel his disgust so he shall thwart any major re-entry."
Fordwich suggested Queen Camilla, courtiers, palace aides, and security officials would all "do their utmost" to thwart Meghan and Harry's attempts to make a royal comeback in the UK. Fellow royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams noted that the post would have been allowed by the Spencers, as Althorp is the family home.
Estrangement Continues
During their UK visit, the Duke and Duchess took their children to see King Charles for the first time in four years at Highgrove. Fordwich said that while Charles "no doubt" wants Harry to return to the royal fold, William's "stance" means there will be no return to any significant royal role.
William and Harry have been estranged for years, with the distance growing after allegations in Harry's memoir Spare, the Sussexes' Netflix series, and their interview with Oprah Winfrey.
