Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear to be leveraging the health issues of King Charles and Kate Middleton to redirect public attention toward themselves.
According to a private news outlet, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning a ‘faux-royal’ visit to Colombia, potentially overshadowing the Royal Family as their official engagements face challenges due to the health concerns surrounding Charles and Kate.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, in an interview with the outlet, suggested that Harry and Meghan are seizing this opportunity to garner the attention that the Royal Family currently lacks.
“The Royal Family is struggling to generate the same level of attention, which is crucial for their status,” Fitzwilliams explained.
He highlighted the existence of a “vacuum” in high-profile royal activities, stating, “We’re really talking about the most prominent royals. Although the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh perform valuable work and make international visits, they do not possess the same high profile, nor do they seem to seek it.”
Fitzwilliams further emphasized the Royal Family’s need for “this oxygen,” referencing the attention Harry and Meghan received during their “faux royal tour to Nigeria.” He added that their forthcoming visit to Colombia could attract significant media coverage.
“It’s likely to generate substantial publicity, and I don’t foresee the Royal Family being able to compete with that,” the expert concluded.
