An update to the royal family’s official website, Royal.UK, may be hinting at better days ahead for relations between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and King Charles III. Amid the recent chaos within the royal family, the website has subtly endorsed the Sussexes and their work post-palace.
An observant royal fan from the blog, Gert’s Royals, picked up on the changes, which were shared on social media. The fan noted that individual biographies for Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan had been removed from the @RoyalFamily website, and replaced with a condensed version on a single page. This page features a refreshed biography and a link to the couple’s new website, Sussex.com.
This change should quell critics who claimed the couple had reneged on a promise to Queen Elizabeth II. Previously, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were said to have presented Charles with a “big challenge” by allegedly leveraging their royal titles for commercial gains. However, this subtle change on the official royal website seems to signal the royal family’s approval of the couple’s career endeavours.
The Royal.UK website now boasts a complimentary image of the couple from their 2018 tour of Australia, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. It highlights their individual accomplishments, including Meghan’s well-known role as Rachel Zane on the popular television show, Suits.
Notably, at the end of Meghan’s biography, it suggests readers visit their official website, sussex.com to learn more about their current work. Also included on their page are statements, announcements, and an explanation of their official titles. This tiny but significant amendment suggests another momentous step toward reconciliation between Prince Harry and his father.
Their family feud, which seemed to escalate with the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, and their eviction from Frogmore Cottage, appears to be softening. After King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, it seems they have been moving towards making peace. Though a modification of a website may seem like a modest gesture, it signals acceptance and reconciliation, encouraging Harry’s life outside of the royal family.
Before we wrap up, please note that family feuds can happen to anyone, even royalty. As we witness these events unfolding in the public sphere, let’s hope for healing and reconciliation.