MEGHAN AND HARRY’S FAIRYTALE WEDDING SEEMS LIKE A DISTANT MEMORY AS THEY CELEBRATE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary today, but the royal couple’s relationship with Buckingham Palace continues to deteriorate. Despite the joyous milestones of their two children’s births, the gap between the media personalities and their British in-laws remains. As they commemorate their lavish Windsor Castle wedding, their ongoing conflicts with the Palace overshadow the occasion.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex find themselves at a crossroads as they navigate their independent lives away from the royal family. Following their decision to step back from their royal duties, they relocated to Montecito, California, where they currently reside with their children, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
While their visits to the UK have been tense, Meghan and Harry have focused on building an international profile. Recently, they embarked on a three-day trip to Nigeria, where they appeared relaxed and engaged with the public. This visit coincided with the 10th anniversary of the prince’s Invictus Games, which saw Nigeria’s participation for the first time in 2023. Additionally, the couple used the trip to promote their Archewell Foundation’s mental health initiatives.
MEGHAN’S THRILLING DISCOVERY: SHE’S 43% NIGERIAN!
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made an exciting revelation during her visit to Nigeria. Speaking at an event on women in leadership in Abuja, she shared that she recently discovered through a genealogy test that she is 43% Nigerian. The news left her feeling flattered and connected to her Nigerian roots.
ROYAL COUPLE MAKING WAVES WITH NEW BRAND AND WEBSITE
Following the launch of their American Riviera Orchard brand, which promotes home specialties including jam, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been making headlines with their new royal-style Sussex.com website. This power couple is determined to build their profiles and brand on a global scale.
CROSSROADS FOR HARRY AND MEGHAN
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams believes that Harry and Meghan are at a crucial juncture in their journey. While their trip to Nigeria was successful, they are now faced with the challenge of balancing their personal interests and their brand. The couple has been listed among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, but they have also faced criticism for their attacks on the royal family. Moving forward, they need to find a balance that aligns with their goals and aspirations.
SURPRISES IN STORE FOR THE SUSSEXES
Harry and Meghan have a knack for surprising the public. With Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard and cooking and entertainment interests, and Harry’s philanthropic endeavors like the Invictus Games, they are constantly keeping us on our toes. Their recent trips to Nigeria and Jamaica hint at what could be coming next for this dynamic duo.
ARE THEY A-LIST WITHOUT ROYAL STATUS?
While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have captured the world’s attention, some question whether they would still be significant figures without their royal titles. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams suggests that their current ventures, such as promoting jam, may not be considered A-list. However, their impact and influence remain to be seen as they navigate life outside the royal family.
A FAIRYTALE WEDDING AND A CARRIAGE RIDE TO REMEMBER
Let’s not forget the magical wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. On May 19, 2018, the couple exchanged vows in a moving and romantic ceremony at St George’s Chapel. Meghan was walked down the aisle by Prince Charles, and the newlyweds were greeted by adoring crowds during their horse-drawn carriage ride through Windsor.
The royal couple made headlines when they waved from the Ascot Landau Carriage during their procession in Windsor on May 19, 2018. Harry later revealed in their Netflix docu-series that Meghan had sacrificed her freedom to join him in his world, while he had sacrificed everything he knew to join her in hers.
However, the memory of that day has been tainted by claims that Kate Middleton made Meghan cry and a rift between Harry and his brother William. Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, officially stepped back from their royal duties on March 31, 2020, a move that has been dubbed ‘Megxit’. Since then, they have taken on various media, social activism, and philanthropic roles, often clashing with the Palace over issues such as race and unconscious bias.
During a highly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, Meghan and Harry presented a united front and revealed that concerns were raised about Archie’s skin color before he was born. The couple faced even more scrutiny when Harry released his best-selling memoir, Spare, almost a year later. In the book, he elaborated on the claim that Meghan was made to cry by the Duchess of Cambridge before their wedding, stating that it was over the size of Princess Charlotte’s flower girl dress. According to Harry, Kate later apologized with flowers and a card.
KING CHARLES’ CANCER REVEAL LEADS TO TROUBLED RELATIONSHIP WITH PRINCE HARRY
In a shocking turn of events, King Charles has revealed his battle with cancer back in February. Since then, the prince and his father have reportedly kept their distance, with their only meeting lasting a mere 45 minutes during the latter’s visit to London later that month.
Prince Harry returned to London alone at the beginning of May for an Invictus Games church event. However, he did not have the opportunity to meet either the king or his brother before heading back to the US. The prince’s team released a statement explaining that a meeting was not possible due to the king’s busy schedule.
Royal expert Fitzwilliams expressed his sadness over the situation, stating, “It’s sad, things have gone very badly wrong with Harry not seeing his father. It seems to me that relations between the Sussexes and Buckingham Palace couldn’t get much worse.”
Meanwhile, Meghan has been keeping busy with the launch of her American Riviera Orchard home lifestyle brand. The brand offers a variety of products, including jellies, spreads, preserves, soap, and body oils.
Prince Harry, on the other hand, has been actively promoting the Invictus Games, his biennial event for injured and sick military personnel and veterans. The next games are scheduled to take place in Vancouver Whistler in 2025.
Despite their public appearances and commitments, the couple’s relationship with the British royals has deteriorated. As they celebrate their anniversary today, it is unlikely that any of the British royals who shared their wedding day six years ago will be present.
In the midst of all the attention and scrutiny, the breakaway couple finds solace in each other. They need each other’s support now more than ever as they face the challenges and “hate” that come their way.
