In the absence of the monarch and the two senior working royals, including Prince William, from royal engagements, Prince Harry and Meghan would have had the chance to take center stage. A well-placed palace source shared with Page Six, "A situation like this would have given them a clear runway to dominate the coordinated family schedule."
However, residing in the US amid their royal rift, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen to remain silent and largely out of sight. The outlet reports that the author of "The Spare" and the former Suits actress have not communicated with the king since his 75th birthday on November 14.
It seems Meghan harbors no regrets about missing the opportunity to engage in royal duties. Once a highly popular figure in the UK, she could have easily stepped into a more prominent role, particularly considering the absence of the Princess of Wales.
Hugo Vickers, a royal historian and a friend of the royal family, suggested that Meghan had "no intention of pulling her weight." He remarked to Page Six, "She surely had a little plan from the start, which did not include being a hard-working supportive member of the royal family. Harry got on well with his family before he married. Afterwards? I rest my case."
