In the ongoing saga of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from royal life, a juxtaposition has emerged between Harry's professed longing for his British roots and Meghan's perceived detachment from the Royal Family. This dichotomy has led to intense public scrutiny and sharp criticism from royal commentators who view the couple's actions as contradictory to their stated desires.
Prince Harry's public declarations of missing "the weird family gatherings" and the "British way of life," as shared in their Netflix documentary, have sparked a debate about the authenticity of his sentiments. Royal commentator Michael Cole sharply criticized the Duke of Sussex, saying, "He said he misses Britain and misses the British way of life, well it is a strange way of showing it."
Cole's comments reflect a broader sentiment that Harry's actions - particularly his criticisms of the Royal Family in his autobiography 'Spare' and various interviews - don't align with someone who yearns for the life he left behind.
Meghan Markle, in contrast, has been labeled 'spoilt' by observers who believe her influence has steered Prince Harry away from reconciling with his family. Royal expert Kinsey Schofield suggested a possible disparity in the couple's attitudes towards their royal past.
"I do think Harry is likely very lonely... and misses the chaos that surrounds those fun Christmases [with the Royal Family]. But for Meghan, I think it is mostly financial," Schofield stated.
The couple's strained relations with the Royal Family were thrust further into the spotlight with the publication of Scobie's 'Endgame,' which reportedly contains scathing attacks on senior royals. The book's revelations and the subsequent fallout have only deepened the divide, with Prince Harry's alleged longing for British life seemingly at odds with the couple's continued estrangement from the monarchy.
As they navigate their new lives in Montecito, California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly in "extremely high demand" with opportunities in entertainment and business. Yet, the question remains whether they can ever truly reconcile their past with their present or if the rift with their families - and their homeland - has become too profound.
