27 October 2023, Mumbai: In a stunning revelation that threatens to rock the British Royals, a new report has come to light, shedding much-needed light on the simmering tension between King Charles and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The contentious relationship between these key figures within the Royal Family, which has long puzzled onlookers, is now attributed to an alleged cash-for-leaks scandal. Moreover, this report unveils the unsettling claim that the Royal Family may have benefited from unscrupulous stories circulating about Meghan Markle.
King Charles’ Concerns and Media Dominance
The report provides a riveting insight into King Charles’s apparent apprehensions. He was deeply troubled by the possibility of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle overshadowing him and the rest of the family in the media spotlight. The report points out that the Sussexes consistently generated more captivating headlines than other members of the Royal Family, such as King Charles and Camilla or William and Kate. The prospect of their continued presence in public service, albeit abroad and beyond the control of the institution, was a situation that King Charles seemingly could not allow.
The Dilemma Faced by King Charles
The report presents King Charles with a critical dilemma. He was confronted with two choices: to permit the Sussexes to maintain a low profile within the UK or to distance them as comprehensively as possible to prevent them from outshining the rest of the family. As stated by an insider, Charles was perturbed by Prince Harry’s legal actions against certain tabloids, actions that threatened to expose the palace’s dealings with the press. This presented a multifaceted challenge to King Charles, who aimed to protect the monarchy’s integrity and reputation.
Financial Cut-off and Legal Implications
One of the most astonishing revelations in the report details how King Charles withdrew £700,000 in funding from Meghan and Harry. This decision coincided with a tumultuous period marked by a royal cash-for-leaks scandal instigated by journalist Dan Wootton. Additionally, the report contends that a close associate of a key aide to Prince William received £4,000 from The Sun in exchange for stories related to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Anonymous emails, purportedly sent by individuals within the Murdoch newspaper empire, disclosed payments associated with stories concerning Archie’s nannying arrangements and the fateful ‘Megxit’ narrative of January 2020.
Unintended Consequences and Harry’s Actions
The repercussions of these allegations extend to a complex web of actions and reactions within the Royal Family. The Metropolitan Police’s attempts to investigate the leakage allegations were hampered by an inability to secure a warrant for searching royal staff properties without identifying the whistleblowers. In response, Prince Harry issued formal ‘letters before action’ to News UK, outlining claims about Dan Wootton and the palace’s involvement.
Fractures within the Royal Family
This unexpected legal imbroglio, combined with the financial cut-off, not only failed to bring Harry and Meghan back to the UK but also intensified the fractures within the Royal Family. This report reinforces the assertions made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their Netflix docuseries and Prince Harry’s book “The Spare,” suggesting they were indeed targeted by both the royal family and the press.
By Yashika Desai