For some time now, the British royal family has been going through a period of changes and challenges that have put the traditional image of the monarchy in check. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure marked a turning point, revealing internal conflicts and tensions.
In this turbulent environment, certain details and decisions have played a crucial role in transforming relationships within the royal family, also affecting its younger members.
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One of those decisive moments has been revealed by royal biographer Andrew Morton in his book Meghan: A Hollywood Princess. Morton points out that a photograph of Prince George alongside Queen Elizabeth II, Charles III, and Prince William was the cause of a major dispute.
This image was the trigger that led to a conversation between Harry and Meghan about their place within the royalty. From that moment on, they began to question their role and consider major changes in their lives.
"The royal couple suspected that the entire institution was conspiring against them. In their eyes, the evidence was all around them. The tacit code was simple: the future of the monarchy was secured, with or without Meghan and Harry," Morton stated during an interview for Pod Save The King.
A Photo of George Was the Trigger for the Sussexes' Farewell
This episode was not an isolated event but the culmination of years of tension and discontent that drove the couple to rethink their role in the royalty. These accumulated tensions affected their relationship with the institution and motivated the decision to seek a different path.
According to the biographer, these reflections began even before their wedding. "Harry was chatting with Oprah Winfrey in a London hotel in November 2018, six months after they got married. So they were thinking about a different route quite early on," he revealed.
On January 8, 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex officially announced their withdrawal as senior members of the royal family. The image of Prince George in that photograph reflects how even the most formal symbols can hide deep conflicts.
The truth is that Kensington Palace can no longer keep these differences secret. The internal tensions affecting the royal family are becoming increasingly evident and capturing public attention.