Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘Self-Imposed Exile’ Leaves ‘Bitter Taste’ as They’re Left Out of Events and Rumored to Snub Royal Wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step back from their senior roles as working royals and move to the United States has left them out of important events, causing a “bitter taste” for the couple. Reports suggest that Prince Harry will be snubbing a close friend’s wedding next month, further highlighting their self-imposed exile.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex now reside in California, far away from the royal family in Britain. Prince Harry’s decision not to attend the wedding of his close friend, the Duke of Westminster, has raised eyebrows, especially since the Duke is Archie’s godfather.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed that the rift between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, may have influenced Harry’s decision not to attend the wedding. This exclusion from high-profile events adds to the sense of isolation the Sussexes may be feeling in their new life in America.
Despite their absence from events like the Met Gala and the Oscars, the couple’s choice to distance themselves from the royal family seems to have consequences in terms of social engagements. The optics of their absence from such events could impact their status as A-listers in the celebrity world.
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle navigate their new life away from the royal spotlight, their decisions and actions continue to be scrutinized by the public and media alike.