Meghan Markle is reportedly furious over the Royal Family’s latest decision to exclude her from a major public moment in her husband Prince Harry’s life. The royal drama unfolded on September 15, when Harry celebrated his 40th birthday. Both King Charles and Prince William, along with Princess Kate, extended public birthday messages on social media, but Meghan’s absence from the posts has not gone unnoticed.
The official account of the Royal Family shared a birthday wish for Harry at 8:28 a.m., saying, “Wishing the Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” Accompanying the message was a smiling photo of Harry. However, the original photo showed Meghan sitting next to him, but she was cut. This act has attracted attention and has given rise to speculation about the intentions of the Royal Family, as reported GB News.
I wish the Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today! pic.twitter.com/sAlSiV9EaZ
– The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 15, 2024
Some sources suggest that this gesture could signify King Charles’ desire to extend an olive branch to Harry, possibly indicating his willingness to repair their strained relationship. On the contrary, it could imply that Meghan is no longer a priority for the family, particularly after her public criticism of the institution in recent years.
A similar birthday message was shared by the Prince and Princess of Wales’ account just over two hours later, which read: “Wishing a happy 40th birthday to the Duke of Sussex!” While Harry’s relationship with William and Kate remains strained, it is unlikely that such a publication was made without his consent.
The decision to use an image of Harry alone, omitting Meghan, has reportedly left her furious. A source reported heat magazine“Meghan is happy for Harry because she knows how much this means to him, but she’s also understandably upset.” The source further explained: “She believes the message being sent is that the Royal Family is ready to forgive Harry, but not her.”
This sentiment is reflected in Meghan’s feelings about the cropped photo. “Choosing a photo without her felt symbolic, like a snub, whether intentional or not, and she is said to be furious about it. “She refuses to be kicked out like this,” the source added.
Despite her frustration, Meghan’s happiness for Harry remains. “She’s happy for Harry because she knows how much this means to him, but understandably she’s also upset.” The source concluded: “It seems obvious they would take him back in a heartbeat and, as usual, Meghan is the one in the wrong.”
As tensions continue to rise, the public and media remain captivated by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s ongoing saga, particularly regarding their complicated relationship with the Royal Family.