Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have ‘enraged’ Kate Middleton and Prince William again with their latest trip abroad.
Royal sources have claimed that Meghan and Harry’s recent trip to Jordan has further deepened tensions, leading to what critics call a “fake royal trip”.
After Jordan, Meghan and Harry are now set to go on another tour to Australia.
Following Meghan and Harry’s announcement, insiders close to Kate and William have suggested the California-based royal couple’s visit has caused particular disappointment.
The close confidant says, “William is deeply irritated by what he sees as a contradiction at the core of Harry and Meghan’s actions. They have distanced themselves very publicly from royal life and openly criticized the institution, yet they continue to take actions that resemble official duties.”
From William’s perspective, it creates the impression of something “carefully crafted rather than authentic”, and that’s why the reaction within his circle has been so strong, Moll said.
Another insider said, “Within royal circles, there is a growing view that such trips are part of a deliberate effort to reposition Harry and Meghan as a kind of modern alternative to the traditional working royal model.”
On this, Prince William feels that Meghan and Harry are still taking advantage of the prestige and recognition of the institution from which they have publicly distanced themselves and which they have criticized.
The source added, “There is also a feeling that the timing could not have been more miscalculated. With the family already dealing with significant pressures and scrutiny, such a high-profile visit is seen as tone-deaf and risks distracting from more serious issues. This has only increased the frustration behind the scenes.”
