Royal Drama Unveiled: Harry and Meghan’s Not-So-Royal Welcome

Duchess Meghan Experienced Alienation from the Royal Family Following the Queen's Death

Duchess Meghan felt unappreciated by the Royal Family after the Queen passed away.

In a shocking turn of events, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, found themselves not-so-welcome among the senior members of the royal family during the somber days following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Omid Scobie, Bazaar’s royal editor-at-large, spills the tea about this troubling relationship in his upcoming book, Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival.

On the day of the queen’s untimely demise, Harry was left to fend for himself in navigating his plans to head to the Balmoral estate. No royal entourage for him, oh no! He had to figure it out “completely by himself.” I mean, seriously? Even in the most dramatic telenovelas, they at least get a ride or two.

But wait, it gets even juicier. Charles, Harry’s dear old dad, had the audacity to tell Harry to come without Meghan. Can you believe it? Like a game of “Guess Who?”, Harry had to scratch off Meghan’s picture from the “Who’s Coming to Balmoral?” chart. Talk about a royal snub!

According to Scobie, after already confirming that Meghan would accompany him, Harry reluctantly agreed to go alone when Charles assured him that Kate would also be absent. Ah, the classic “Misery Loves Company” strategy. When you’re in a sticky situation, might as well drag someone else down with you, right?

Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the icy relations between Harry and his family. Despite the chilly atmosphere, Harry is determined to move on. He’s accepted the fact that things are unlikely to change, especially with his brother William, who apparently refuses to even have a proper chat with him. Sibling rivalry at its finest, folks.

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Harry himself stated, “I’m ready to move on past it. Whether we get an apology or accountability, who knows? Who really cares at this point?” And honestly, he’s got a point. Sometimes, holding on to grievances is like holding on to a bad hair day. It’s just not worth it.

If you’re craving more royal drama, don’t forget to grab a copy of Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival. And remember, folks, even in the world of princesses and palaces, family drama is always on the menu.

Article by Chelsey Sanchez, the Digital Associate Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR US. When she’s not dishing out the hottest celeb news, she’s connecting with activists fighting for workers’ rights and climate justice. And in her spare time, you can catch her mastering the art of corset shopping or falling into the TikTok rabbit hole.