Royal experts say Sussexes continue to fuel family tensions during monarch’s fragile period
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of worsening King Charles III’s already difficult health battle, with royal insiders and commentators claiming the couple’s actions are causing unnecessary strain within the monarchy.
In a recent interview with Fox News, commentator Kinsey Schofield stated,
“The reality is, [the Duke and Duchess of Sussex] are currently making the last years of King Charles’s life a living hell.”
Her remarks follow growing criticism over the couple’s continued public commentary about private royal affairs—ranging from their televised interviews to Harry’s memoir Spare—which many believe have contributed to deepening divides within the family.
Schofield also predicted a tougher approach from Prince William, noting that,
“The public, and especially William, are going to be less forgiving this time around... Meghan knows William is on the rise, and he won’t put up with her.”
The couple’s public fallout with the monarchy, often referred to as "Megxit," began in 2020 and has since involved several media appearances, documentaries, and commercial ventures that critics say rely heavily on their royal connection while disregarding royal protocol.
However, royal expert Hilary Fordwich offered a more balanced view of King Charles’s position, describing him as "tolerant and lenient" due to his enduring love for both his sons.
“Until very recently, he held hope for reconciliation,” she said.
Still, Fordwich confirmed that Prince William has long been urged by former courtiers to consider removing Harry and Meghan’s HRH titles, especially in light of repeated breaches of agreements made with the late Queen Elizabeth II.
With the King undergoing cancer treatment and public sentiment shifting, the future of Harry and Meghan’s royal status may face greater scrutiny than ever before.
