Drawing comparisons, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton faced scrutiny for their distinct approaches to obeying orders within the royal ranks.
The challenges of adhering to directives became evident as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle encountered difficulties following orders during their tenure in the Royal Family.
A former Buckingham Palace staffer highlighted parallels between the Sussexes and Prince William and Kate Middleton in their attitude towards obeying orders from their 'superiors,' notably King Charles.
The decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back from their royal duties in 2020 coincided with Queen Elizabeth II completing over 70 years of reign. Subsequently, King Charles ascended to the throne after the passing of the longest-reigning monarch in September of the previous year.
Speculations emerged regarding Prince William's disapproval of his father's traditional ruling style, contrasting with his more contemporary vision for the British monarchy.
In an interview with the Daily Beast, an ex-aide expressed, “I am sure they will butt heads as Charles is allergic to anyone telling him what to do, and William is not exactly famed for his subtlety."
Despite potential conflicts, the rivalry between father and son is seen as more productive than destructive. The source explained, "But I think it is broadly seen as a productive rivalry, rather than a destructive one, because William respects his father’s ‘rank’ as head of The Firm."
Highlighting the hierarchical nature of the monarchy rooted in military principles, the source emphasized the necessity to obey orders from superiors, a principle understood by William and Kate.
However, the source noted a stark contrast in the perspectives of Harry and Meghan, suggesting, “They would not do as they were told.” The unfolding dynamics reveal a clash between tradition and modernity within the British monarchy.
