King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Italy tour coincides with Meghan Markle’s podcast launch
Buckingham Palace’s latest announcement regarding King Charles and Queen Camilla’s upcoming State Visit to Italy has raised concerns over another potential royal media clash with Meghan Markle.
The monarch and his wife are set to embark on a four-day visit from April 7 to April 10, which will include stops in the Vatican, Rome, and Ravenna, strengthening diplomatic ties and celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary in Italy on April 9.
However, the timing of the royal tour coincides with the launch of Meghan Markle’s new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, which debuts on April 8. This has led to speculation that the Sussexes and senior royals may once again find themselves competing for media attention.
Observers have noted past instances of high-profile Sussex announcements coinciding with royal events, including Harry and Meghan’s royal exit announcement on January 8, 2020, which reportedly overshadowed Catherine’s birthday celebrations, and the release of Harry’s memoir Spare on January 10, 2023, which drew attention away from the Princess of Wales’ 41st birthday on January 9.
With tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family still unresolved, the timing of these major events has fueled concerns over yet another media showdown.
