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Royal Rift: Meghan's Joke Sparked Royal Feud
14 Jun
Summary
- A joke by Meghan Markle at Trooping the Colour caused an awkward silence.
- Prince Harry detailed the incident in his memoir 'Spare'.
- The Sussexes have not participated in Trooping the Colour since 2019.
Prince Harry's memoir, 'Spare,' reveals that a joke made by Meghan Markle during her first Trooping the Colour appearance in 2018 created significant awkwardness. According to Harry, Markle's one-word response of "Colourful" to a question from Kate Middleton about the event was met with a silence that "threatened to swallow us all whole."
This moment, occurring shortly after their wedding, was reportedly a precursor to deeper rifts. Harry described subsequent discussions among himself, Markle, Middleton, and Prince William that failed to resolve underlying issues. These grievances included disputes over bridesmaid dresses and perceived slights regarding family gifts, as well as comments about Markle's "baby brain" during Middleton's pregnancy.
The Sussexes last attended Trooping the Colour in 2019. They were not present on the royal balcony during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022, watching instead from a side window. This year, as King Charles III led the parade, Prince Harry made a video appearance at an Invictus event in Germany, while Markle remained in the United States.
