Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step back from royal duties created a rift within the monarchy, which worsened after they made allegations against King Charles and others.
Harry criticized his father’s parenting, while Meghan accused Queen Camilla of being a “wicked” stepmother and claimed racism within the Royal Family. These accusations deepened tensions, with the royals maintaining their silence.
Reports suggest Queen Camilla is determined to protect the monarchy. Once on good terms with Harry and Meghan, Camilla’s relationship with the Sussexes soured following an incident in 2020.
Ahead of her speech at the Women of the World festival, Camilla reportedly felt overshadowed when Meghan shared photos of herself the same day, drawing attention away from the event.
Palace insiders described the timing as a breach of agreements meant to prioritize Camilla’s cause.
As Harry and Meghan strive to rebuild their public image, Camilla’s role within the Royal Family has strengthened. Her book club, The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room, launched during the pandemic, has been a notable success, even expanding into a podcast.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s Spotify deal ended prematurely, with her podcast failing to gain traction, highlighting a contrast in their ventures and influence.
