Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly escalated tensions with the royal family, despite ongoing rumours that they wish to reconcile with King Charles, Prince William and the rest of the monarchy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reignited the royal family feud with their latest move, a high-profile visit to Colombia, which has further strained their relationship with the monarchy.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent high-profile visit to Colombia has upset both the monarch and the Prince of Wales, a source said. In touch weekly that Charles and William are particularly irritated by Harry and Meghan’s continued use of their royal titles to promote their personal brand.
Speaking to the publication, the source described the couple’s latest trip as a “fake real” tour, which has been perceived by some within royal circles as a defiant and calculated move. “It’s no secret that Prince William and King Charles take issue with them using their titles to promote their personal brand,” the source said. “But the Duke and Duchess are defiant and clearly don’t care what others think.”
The source noted that while Harry and Meghan are undoubtedly aware of the criticism they face, they seem determined to press on. “It’s no secret that all the criticism upsets them, but they are clearly not letting that stop them from moving forward. It’s well documented that the royals don’t want them to do these unofficial tours.”
Despite the Royal Family’s backlash, the Duke and Duchess appear to be responding to the backlash with even more confidence. “While that might have given them pause, they now appear to be handling the backlash by acting more confidently and brazenly than ever before,” the source added.
As tensions continue While tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family are boiling over, it is unclear how this latest chapter will affect their already strained relations.
