In an effort to show solidarity within the family, King Charles III included a family portrait of him and Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, along with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The photo depicts a happy, laughing family, and while King Charles III may have intended to include the snapshot as an olive branch, his choice reflected the deep rift within the family. The portrait was taken five years ago, in 2018, before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
As one observer pointed out on Twitter, “Prince Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet were in the UK last year for the late Queen’s jubilee. King Charles couldn’t get a family picture with his sons and their children last year, so he is using a picture from 2018 in his coronation program. They didn’t attend Lilibet BD party.” Another tweeted, “The message is clear, Harry’s children are not part of the Royal Family.”
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Low-key digs at Markle aside, King Charles III is reportedly upset that the former “Suits” star won’t be attending the coronation. “It is sad, he is very disappointed that he won’t see Meghan or his grandchildren but understands the situation,” an insider told The Sun. While Prince Harry’s presence may be a step toward reconciliation, Markle’s absence during a historical event may have cemented her distance from the royal family even further.
