Sources tell us that the new monarch has given a rare and coveted royal role to another family member—one that some believe should have gone to the Sussexes. We’ll get to that shocking development in just a moment.
But first, a quick recap for anyone catching up: In 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal duties in a move dubbed “Megxit,” citing media intrusion and a desire for privacy and financial independence. After a brief stay in Canada, the couple moved to California with their young children, Archie and Lilibet. Since then, they have signed multimillion-dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify and given bombshell interviews criticizing the royal family.
Now, King Charles has appointed Zara Tindall and her husband Mike as Counsellors of State, a decision that has been interpreted as a deliberate snub toward Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This move underscores the ongoing tensions within the royal family.
Since the Sussexes stepped down from their royal roles, family dynamics have become increasingly strained. In contrast, Zara and Mike have maintained a lower profile, which stands in stark contrast to Harry and Meghan’s vocal grievances about royal life, highlighting their differing approaches to life within the monarchy.
As Counsellors of State, Zara and Mike are expected to be loyal and quiet, rather than stirring up trouble. This is because they are top royals who are supposed to carry out the monarch’s tasks when she is not available. Body language experts have noticed that Charles is uncomfortable talking about the Sussex family, which suggests that the split between them is getting worse. This change in strategy shows that people don’t trust Harry and Meghan, especially after they spoke out against royal life in public. This could make family relationships even worse for years to come.