According to royal experts, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could have played a pivotal role in the royal family had they remained active members of the monarchy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who now live in the United States, could have provided crucial support to Prince William and Kate Middleton during difficult times for the royal family.
In an interview with Fabulous, royal commentator Phil Dampier expressed his thoughts on the current state of the monarchy and the potential impact Harry and Meghan could have had. “Suddenly the default scaled-down monarchy is very scaled-down, so they are sparse,” Dampier explained, GB News.
She noted that if Harry and Meghan had continued as working royals, they could have helped fill the gaps in royal duties left by other members of the family. “So it’s frustrating,” Added more shock absorberreflecting on the situation. The expert noted that since the next generation of royals (Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis) are still years away from taking on official roles, the Royal Family is facing a difficult period.
“We’re going to have to wait until George, Charlotte and Louis are another 10 years old before they can start taking on duties. And in the meantime, it’s going to be difficult.” Dampier also touched on the late Queen Elizabeth II’s intentions for Harry and Meghan, indicating that she had “massive plans” for the couple within the monarchy. Her involvement could have significantly eased the burden on Prince William and Kate Middleton, who are now at the forefront of royal responsibilities.
“Harry and Meghan could have lifted a huge weight off their shoulders,” Dampier emphasizedHowever, with the Sussexes carving out their own independent path, often referred to as a “rival court”, the dynamics within the Royal Family have fundamentally changed.
Dampier expressed concern about potential conflicts that could arise from the couple’s separate initiatives. “Obviously they hope that the things they do don’t overlap with William’s,” she said, referring to Prince William’s upcoming engagements such as the Earthshot Prize in South Africa. Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s continued commitment to the Invictus Games is another major event on the horizon.
“As long as they don’t directly clash over dates, try to score points with each other and don’t compete directly on the same field, I think they can move forward,” Dampier observed. However, he lamented the unfortunate reality of the situation: “It’s just tragic that it’s come to this, that everyone does what they want.” This comment sheds light on the current challenges within the Royal Family and the missed opportunities for unity and collaboration.
