Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly intensified tensions with the Royal Family, despite ongoing rumors that they wish to reconcile with King Charles, Prince William, and the rest of the monarchy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reignited the Royal family feud with their latest move—a high-profile visit to Colombia—that has further strained their relationship with the monarchy.
According to a source, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent high-profile visit to Colombia has upset both the monarch and the Prince of Wales. The insider told In Touch Weekly that Charles and William are particularly irritated by Harry and Meghan’s continued use of their royal titles to promote their personal brand.
Speaking with the publication, the source described the couple’s latest trip as a “faux-royal” tour, which has been perceived by some within royal circles as a defiant and calculated move. “It’s no secret Prince William and King Charles take issue with them using their titles to advance their personal brand,” the source said. “But the Duke and Duchess are defiant and clearly don’t care what anyone thinks.”
The insider noted that while Harry and Meghan are undoubtedly aware of the criticism they face, they seem undeterred in their efforts. “It’s no secret all the criticism is upsetting for them, but clearly, they’re not letting it stop them from forging ahead. It’s well documented that the royals do not want them doing these unofficial tours.”
Despite the pushback from the Royal Family, the Duke and Duchess appear to be responding to the backlash with even greater confidence. “While that might have given them pause, it now seems they’re handling the backlash by acting more confident and brazen than ever,” the source added.
As tensions continue to simmer between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family, it remains unclear how this latest chapter will impact their already strained relationships.