Prince Harry had a successful visit to the UK this week, where he attended various engagements related to the 2027 Invictus Games and had a long-awaited reunion with his father, King Charles. After participating in events in London and Birmingham, the Duke of Sussex was later joined by his wife Meghan Markle and their children Archie and Lilibet for a private meeting with the King and Queen. This meeting allowed King Charles to meet his grandchildren for the first time in four years.
Following their trip to the UK, videos surfaced of both Harry and Meghan making individual appearances. Harry appeared as a guest on Joe Marler’s podcast, while a premiere date and short clip were released for Meghan’s upcoming appearance on MasterChef Australia, which was filmed during their visit to Australia in April.
During these appearances, both Harry and Meghan made use of their royal titles. Harry referred to himself as the ‘Prince of England’ on the podcast, while Meghan challenged the MasterChef contestants to create a dish ‘fit for a Duchess.’
These comments have sparked some discussion among royal observers, noting that the Sussexes stepped back from their royal duties over six years ago. However, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond believes that Harry and Meghan’s remarks were harmless.
Jennie mentioned that Meghan likely did not have a say in the MasterChef script, as the show was filmed some time ago, and it’s common for producers to come up with catchy phrases like ‘fit for a Duchess.’ She added that Meghan, being a Duchess, may not actively discourage people from using her title.
Similarly, Jennie defended Harry’s lighthearted podcast appearance, stating that he was simply having fun by joking about his royal titles. She emphasized that maintaining privacy, as seen in the undisclosed details of the Highgrove meeting, is crucial for rebuilding the strained relationship between Harry and his father.
Jennie highlighted the importance of privacy in fostering further reunions and reconciliation between the father and son. She expressed satisfaction that Harry and Meghan’s children had the opportunity to meet both sides of their UK family, including King Charles, and suggested that video calls could help maintain the family connection until their next meeting.
