By Michele 
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have forged a new path in the United States, departing from the royal family several years ago, a move that sent shockwaves through the monarchy. Their departure was marked by explosive revelations, including accusations of the royal family’s concerns regarding Archie’s skin color before his birth, detailed both in their candid Oprah interview and Harry’s memoir, “Spare.”
The rift between the Sussexes and the royals appears profound, with little progress evident, even after Harry attended King Charles’ coronation. Despite reports of Charles extending support to Meghan following the Oprah interview, tensions persist, and relationships, such as that between Harry and William, remain strained.
Meghan’s disclosure of her struggles with mental health during her time as a working royal, including feelings of suicidal ideation, prompted a response from Charles in the form of a letter. However, Meghan found the response inadequate, fueling speculation about its impact on significant decisions.
The journey of Harry and Meghan, who met in 2016 and married in a grand ceremony in 2018, has been marred by challenges and scrutiny, with Meghan’s friends cautioning her about the media scrutiny she would face upon marrying into the royal family.
Despite the initial warmth extended towards Meghan by the royal family, as seen in Charles’ gesture of offering to escort her down the aisle, tensions escalated post-departure, with revelations of internal struggles and clashes with royal protocols emerging in subsequent interviews and public statements.
In the aftermath of their departure, Harry and Meghan have maintained a physical distance from the UK, with limited visits, and reports indicate that Princess Eugenie is the only royal to have visited them in California. Their absence from significant royal events, such as King Charles’ coronation, underscores the strained relations and ongoing complexities within the family dynamics.