Royal commentator revisits King Charles’ alleged views on the Sussexes’ relationship
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marked a personal milestone—celebrating the anniversary of their second date and the Fourth of July in Montecito—a new wave of royal commentary from the UK has stirred headlines once again.
According to The Sun, royal commentator Esther Krakue made bold claims regarding King Charles III’s early perception of Harry and Meghan’s relationship. Speaking during a recent interview, Krakue suggested the monarch had come to believe that his son was "whipped" by Meghan—a term that has raised eyebrows among royal observers.
“We keep hearing things consistently coming out from courtiers and people that are close to the Royal Family,” Krakue remarked, hinting at lingering palace sentiment surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The commentator went on to speculate about Meghan’s expectations of royal life, claiming the Duchess may have envisioned marrying into a life of immense privilege—only to find herself navigating a more constrained role.
“I think in some ways Meghan thought she was marrying a billionaire, but was marrying a millionaire with a sort of reduced status,” Krakue stated, suggesting this dynamic may have eventually led to dissatisfaction.
She also questioned Meghan’s commitment to royal duties, saying the Duchess appeared more focused on crafting a personal brand than embracing the traditional responsibilities of a working royal. “She wanted to curate her image without doing the hard work to garner the goodwill of the Britons,” Krakue said, adding, “You could say it’s very American—very can-do spirit.”
The remarks arrive as Harry and Meghan continue to embrace their new life in California. The couple recently shared a sweet nod to their early days of courtship, including a throwback to their second date—celebrated with cupcakes and now a tradition passed on to their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Despite their move away from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan continue to attract attention both in the U.S. and the U.K.—a reflection of the ongoing public fascination with their journey, their choices, and their evolving legacy.
