The departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the royal family sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace and captured headlines worldwide.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from their royal duties was not just a personal choice but marked a significant shift in the dynamics of the monarchy. Amidst their transition to a new life in the United States, their relationship with the royal family became increasingly strained, culminating in public allegations and revelations that rocked the institution to its core.
And now information has come to light about a certain letter that Meghan sent to Prince Charles..Keep reading to learn more..
From the outset, Harry and Meghan faced immense scrutiny from the media and public alike.
However, it wasn’t until their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey that the full extent of their grievances with the royal family came to light.
Meghan bravely disclosed her struggles with mental health, revealing that she had contemplated suicide during her time as a working royal.
Furthermore, shocking allegations of racism surfaced, with Meghan disclosing that an unnamed member of the royal family had expressed concerns about the skin color of their son, Archie, before he was born.
“In those months when I was pregnant, all around this same time. So we have in tandem the conversation of ‘he won’t be given security, he’s not going to be given a title’ and also concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born,” Meghan Markle recalled.
The Beginning of Their Journey
Harry and Meghan’s relationship blossomed quickly after they met at a tennis tournament in London in 2016.
Despite warnings from some of Meghan’s friends about the intense media scrutiny she would face as a member of the royal family, the couple’s love prevailed.
Their grand wedding ceremony in 2018 seemed to signal a warm embrace from the royal family, with King Charles making a poignant gesture by offering to escort Meghan down the aisle in the absence of her father.
“Feeling for his future daughter-in-law, the Prince of Wales offered to step in, saying he would be honored to escort Meghan up the aisle of St George’s Chapel to the altar. The reply, according to one friend, was not quite what he was expecting: ‘Can we meet halfway?’” Hardman wrote.
Gestures of Support from King Charles
While their wedding day appeared to be a moment of unity within the royal family, tensions began to simmer beneath the surface.
Reports emerged that Charles had reached out to Meghan following her revelations about her struggles with mental health, offering his support during a tumultuous time.
However, Meghan’s subsequent disclosures and allegations strained their relationship further, raising questions about the effectiveness of Charles’ support amidst mounting controversy.
“I just didn’t see a solution. I would sit up at night, and I was just, like, I don’t understand how all of this is being churned out. And, again, I wasn’t seeing it, but it’s almost worse when you feel it through the expression of my mom or my friends, or them calling me crying, just, like, ‘Meg, they’re not protecting you’. And I realized that it was all happening just because I was breathing,” she explained.
“I was really ashamed to say it at the time and ashamed to have to admit it to Harry, especially, because I know how much loss he’s suffered. But I knew that if I didn’t say it, that I would do it. And I just didn’t want to be alive anymore. And that was a very clear and real and frightening constant thought,” Meghan added.
Revelations and Fallout
The Oprah interview marked a turning point in Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the royal family, as they publicly aired their grievances and accused the institution of failing to support them.
Meghan’s candid revelations about her mental health struggles and experiences of racism within the royal family sent shockwaves across the globe, prompting a reevaluation of the monarchy’s role in modern society.
However, their decision to speak out also sparked a backlash from some quarters, with accusations of breaching royal protocol and betraying their duty to the crown.
Strained Relations
In the aftermath of the Oprah interview, Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the royal family deteriorated rapidly.
Princess Eugenie stands out as the sole royal reported to have paid a visit to Harry, Meghan, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, in California. Conversely, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have limited their returns to the UK only when absolutely necessary. The Duchess, for instance, made a solitary trip back to her homeland for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.
As the coronation of King Charles unfolded at Westminster Abbey last May, speculation abounded regarding Harry and Meghan’s potential attendance and reception. Despite their strained relations with much of the royal family by that point, the final decision on their invitation lay with the king himself.
Ultimately, Harry opted to witness his father’s ascension to the throne, while Meghan remained in the US, tending to the needs of their young children, Archie and Lilibet.
Meghan’s Letter to Charles
Amidst the fallout from the Oprah interview, Meghan reportedly sent a letter to Charles expressing her concerns about unconscious bias within the royal family.
While Charles was believed to be the only senior member to reach out to Meghan after the interview, speculation arose about the contents of Meghan’s letter and the impact it had on their relationship.
Reports suggested that Meghan’s decision not to attend the coronation was influenced by her disappointment over the royal family’s response to her concerns.
“I really tried to adopt this British sensibility of a stiff upper lip. I tried, I really tried. But I think what that does internally is probably really damaging”.
The Telegraph report unveiled new details, among them that Meghan told Charles that she never intended to accuse the royal family of racism but rather to discuss the unconscious bias.
In an ITV interview in early 2023, Harry decided to address the matter of alleged racism within the oral family, telling the interviewer that they did not believe they were.
“No,” Harry said. “The British press said that, right? Did Meghan ever mention ‘they’re racists?’”
“The difference between racism and unconscious bias… the two things are different. Once it’s been acknowledged or pointed out to you as an individual, otherwise an institution, that you have unconscious bias, you, therefore, have an opportunity to learn and grow from that… otherwise, unconscious bias then moves into the category of racism,” he added.
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