The foursome formerly known as the "Fab Four" may have been physically reunited in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, but that doesn't mean all is forgotten.
Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the U.K. to settle down in Southern California, their relationship with other royals—and especially with Prince William and Kate Middleton—has been frosty at best. Jarringly, the elder brother reportedly wouldn't even spend time alone with the younger during the Jubilee celebrations in June.
Things have come a long way since then, as the Waleses and the Sussexes were reunited in grief for the late Queen. The U.S.-based royals were invited to join William and Catherine on a walkabout in Windsor, then shared a private dinner with them. Prince Harry then played a key role in most of the funeral proceedings for the Queen, though he wasn't allowed to wear military uniform for the majority of it.
But for royal insiders, there's a reason that the distance between the couples is still clearly visible in the uncomfortable way they interact in public.
"[William and Catherine] feel that [the Oprah interview] crossed a line and that someone should acknowledge the motives behind it and the pain it caused," a source close to the Waleses told The Telegraph.
"They feel they’ve had to be steely to send a message that you cannot just say this hugely upsetting stuff without there being consequences."
Following the Sussexes' bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, they have also released and announced a podcast, a memoir and a couple of Netflix documentaries (one has yet to be confirmed), not to mention Meghan has also given an internet-breaking interview in recent weeks.
For another inside source, the knowledge of the Sussexes' relationship with the media necessarily means treading with caution for the U.K.-based royals.
"It’s really hard to spend time with someone, or even to speak openly, when you know they’re writing a book about you and giving interviews," the source said. "The trust is gone right now."
Well, let's hope they can find it.
-
Anne Hathaway Details the "Gross" Audition Request She Once Endured"Now we know better."
-
The Emotional Ending of 'Baby Reindeer,' ExplainedNetflix's latest miniseries from Richard Gadd is based on the true story of the comedian and his stalker.
-
The Must-Visit Hair Colorists in New York CityI trust these talented colorists implicitly.
-
Will Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Appear in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Two New Netflix Series?Filming for both shows—about polo and cookery—began this month.
-
Prince William Makes Moving Promise About Princess Kate at His First Public Appearance Since She Revealed She Has CancerHe also revealed his youngest child Prince Louis’ favorite sport while at the engagement.
-
Prince Harry Has Changed His Official Residence to the U.S.Don't make it mean more than it does, k?
-
As He Prepares to Return to Royal Duty Tomorrow After Nearly A Month Away, Prince William Is Struggling with “Immense” Pressure, Reports Say“There’s a lot at stake, and he does need support.”
-
Yes, That’s Meghan Markle’s Calligraphy on American Riviera Orchard’s LogoEverything having to do with the lifestyle brand seems personal to the Duchess of Sussex.
-
Prince William Single-Handedly Planned His and Kate Middleton’s Romantic HoneymoonKate had no idea where they were headed on their two week luxurious break from reality until after their 2011 wedding.
-
Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Cookery Show Begins Filming Today—But Not Where You’d Expect It to Be ShotThe Sussexes are having a busy week this week, shooting both of their his-and-her Netflix shows and rolling out the first product offering for Meghan’s new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.
-
Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Brand American Riviera Orchard Reveals Its First Product OfferingFifty samples were sent out in the company’s first limited edition run of the item.
