As the rift between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the British Royal Family continues, a royal expert suggests that Meghan Markle has moved on from the drama, focusing on her new life in America, while Prince Harry remains deeply affected by the estrangement. Tom Quinn, a royal author, spoke exclusively to The Mirror, sharing his insights on the couple's contrasting experiences since stepping down as senior royals in 2020.
According to Quinn, Meghan Markle has adapted well to her post-royal life, having been a part of the Royal Family for a relatively short period. "Meghan appears to have moved on to some extent," Quinn told The Mirror. "She has far more to focus on in the States than her husband has." The Duchess of Sussex has fully embraced her new life in Montecito, California, where she resides with Prince Harry and their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
In contrast, Prince Harry seems to be struggling with the transition. Quinn suggests that the Duke of Sussex has little to do beyond "brooding over the past" after taking the dog for a walk each morning. Having grown up in a life of royalty, adjusting to a life without royal status has proven challenging for Harry.
The royal feud between the Sussexes and the Royal Family has intensified since the couple made shocking claims about their experiences within the Palace walls. Despite the ongoing tensions, Prince Harry has made efforts to mend his relationship with his father, King Charles. In February, the Duke of Sussex traveled to the UK to meet with the monarch after he was diagnosed with cancer, engaging in a 30-minute conversation. However, the two failed to reunite during Harry's subsequent visit to London last month.
Prince Harry's most significant concern, according to Quinn, revolves around the lack of a relationship between his children and their royal cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. "We know that Harry's deepest upset concerns not just his lack of relationship with George, Charlotte and Louis, but also his own children's lack of a relationship with their cousins," Quinn told The Mirror.
The Sussexes long for their children to have regular interactions and develop strong bonds with their cousins, but the current family rift has made this aspiration challenging. "Harry and Meghan would love to get round the problem - they would love it if the cousins could meet regularly and have a positive relationship as they grow up, but they cannot see a way to do it while they themselves, Harry and Meghan, are estranged," Quinn explained.
Despite the difficulties, Prince Harry holds onto the hope that the cousins will at least be able to maintain friendships as adults. "Harry has said that he hopes the cousins can at least be friends as adults," Quinn revealed.
