Meghan Markle Wants To Move On From The Royal Family But Prince Harry Is Still Holding On

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00:00Meghan Markle wants to move on from the royal family, but Prince Harry is still holding on.

00:04Meghan Markle is very business about royal rift as Prince Harry is left out of the details in

00:10England. Meghan Markle is looking ahead, while Prince Harry remains emotionally tethered to

00:15his royal past. While they present a united front, their individual approaches to the

00:19ongoing rift highlight a fundamental difference in how they process their past and envision their

00:24future. Meghan, it is observed, approaches the situation with a distinctly business mindset,

00:30Meghan, who is focused on the future, while Harry has one foot in the past, is very business about it.

00:36Her focus firmly set on building their life in California and moving forward.

00:40Harry conversely appears to remain deeply emotionally tethered to his royal past,

00:44grappling with estrangement from his family. Both Meghan and Harry are reportedly aware of

00:49significant events unfolding in England. However, they are consistently being excluded from royal

00:54conversations and privy to very few confidential details. Meghan and Harry being left out of royal

00:59conversations entirely, despite being aware of what's happening in England.

01:04This exclusion underscores a deep and persistent lack of trust from the royal family, a sentiment that

01:09has hardened over time. It is a source of quiet frustration for both, as they are kept at arm's

01:15length from developments that directly impact Harry's family. Meghan desires for Prince Harry to feel

01:20less burdened by the weight of his past and to be more fully present in the vibrant life they have

01:25meticulously built together in California. Her focus is clearly on their shared future,

01:30their children, and their independent ventures, hoping that Harry can find greater peace and

01:35detachment from the perceived grievances and historical connections that still weigh heavily on him.

01:40The rift, particularly the fracture between Harry and King Charles, is widely described as one of the

01:46most agonizing and significant in the monarchy's recent history. This deep division has been

01:51exacerbated by a series of highly public interviews, the candid revelations in Harry's memoir,

01:58Spare, and their revealing Netflix docu-series. Each public disclosure, intended by the Sussexes to

02:04share their perspective, has seemingly deepened the chasm, contributing to a cycle of mistrust and

02:10misunderstanding within the royal family. The gravity of the situation has been compounded by King

02:16Charles's recent health diagnosis, which added a layer of urgency to the prospects of reconciliation.

02:22Despite this grave health news, reconciliation efforts remain stalled. Insiders have noted that

02:27neither King Charles nor Prince William appears inclined to extend an olive branch or initiate

02:32direct contact. This reluctance suggests that the wounds run deep, and a genuine desire for immediate

02:38mending might not be present on the royal side. Senior royals are said to be apprehensive about sharing

02:43confidential information with Harry and Meghan, fearing that such details could potentially lead

02:48to further public disclosures. This apprehension underscores the lasting impact of the Sussexes'

02:53previous public statements and media engagements, which have made the royal family wary of potential

02:58breaches of privacy and protocol. While Meghan stands firmly by Harry's side, offering unwavering

03:03support through his legal battles and the ongoing family tensions, some royal observers and insiders

03:09hold a view that Meghan is perceived as a catalyst for the rift. This perspective persists despite Harry

03:15often being the more publicly vocal of the two regarding their grievances and experiences. The narrative

03:20surrounding their departure from royal duties often implicates Meghan as the primary instigator,

03:25regardless of Harry's outspokenness. Prince Harry has openly expressed profound frustration over his

03:31inability to obtain proper updates about his father's health. He has publicly stated that King Charles

03:36won't speak to me, a poignant admission that highlights the personal anguish and communication

03:41breakdown within the family. This direct acknowledgement from Harry underscores the severity of the

03:46estrangement and the toll it takes on him. The couple's pivotal decision to step back from their royal

03:51duties in 2020 and relocate to California was a direct response to mounting tensions, a perceived lack

03:57of support from the institution, and relentless media intrusion. This move, while providing them with the freedom

04:04to pursue independent careers and a more private family life, inadvertently solidified the growing

04:09distance between them and the monarchy. Among royal experts and insiders, there is widespread skepticism

04:15that any single meeting could genuinely resolve the deep-seated issues that have accumulated over

04:19years. They point to the vast baggage of past grievances, perceived slights, and the fundamental lack

04:26of trust as formidable obstacles that a brief encounter could not possibly overcome. The resolution,

04:32if it ever comes, is anticipated to require a far more substantial and prolonged effort.

04:38Adding another layer of complexity to their journey, discussions about the Sussexes' family plans,

04:43including the possibility of a third child, have reportedly introduced additional drama into

04:47their marriage and influenced public perception. Every aspect of their lives, from their professional

04:53ventures to their personal choices, continues to be scrutinized, contributing to the ongoing narrative

04:59surrounding their unique place within and apart from the royal family.

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