Royal family avoids offering support to Meghan Markle, Prince Harry during ‘difficult’ time

Key Points:

• The royal family is expected to avoid involvement in the controversy surrounding Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., who faces allegations of possessing child pornography, according to royal insiders and commentators.
• Despite Meghan and Prince Harry’s recent return to the UK, relations with the royal family remain strained, and no confirmed meetings have taken place between King Charles III and Harry or his children since their return.
• King Charles is focused on significant royal duties, including an upcoming Caribbean tour, while Prince William prepares for a trip to Mumbai; both are unlikely to publicly intervene in the Markle family matter.
• Royal experts suggest King Charles is in a difficult position balancing his role as a father and monarch, and is hesitant to discuss the sensitive issue with Harry due to concerns over privacy and potential media exposure.
• Meghan has been estranged from her father since 2018 and stated she has known about the allegations for years, emphasizing her decision to distance him from her children was to protect them.