A Turn in the Relationship
The hope for reconciliation that seemed to be glimpsed in the British Royal House has taken an unexpected turn. What at one time seemed like a gesture of rapprochement on the part of Charles III towards Prince Henry and his wife Meghan Markle, has now become an obvious distancing.
In recent weeks, attempts at reconciliation promoted by the father have been leaked, which have been received with indifference by the Duke of Sussex. This attitude has led the sovereign to take drastic measures, publicly humiliating them.
An Invitation That Will Not Come
The weapon chosen by Charles III to deal with this situation has been a simple official invitation to one of the main events on the royal agenda: ‘Trooping the Colour’. However, this invitation will never reach its recipient.
The military parade in honor of the king’s birthday, which will take place on Saturday, June 15, in the streets of the British capital, is a tradition of great symbolism and patriotic exaltation. Perhaps it is this symbolism that has influenced Charles III’s decision to leave Enrique and Meghan off the list.
Enrique’s position, denying and criticizing the British Royal House, has led the sovereign to make this decision. Enrique claims to feel very comfortable in California, like at home, and it is precisely there where Carlos III prefers them to stay.
Irreconcilable Distancing
This is not the first time that a similar situation has arisen. The distance between Enrique and his former house has become increasingly evident, especially in dramatic moments like the current one, with the illness affecting the royal family.
Charles III has blown up all bridges with Henry for various reasons, which makes the possibility of reconciliation increasingly remote. Henry moves further away from his old home every day and is not welcome, not even at important events such as friends’ weddings.
Rejections and Difficulties
Enrique has had to reject not only the invitation to ‘Trooping the Colour’, but also the attendance at the wedding of his friend Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, with Olivia Henson. Security concerns and lack of a UK residency have complicated his travels to the country.
The situation is looking increasingly complicated, and the future of the relationship between Enrique and the British Royal Family seems to be getting even darker.