On June 15, the Royal family celebrated a momentous occasion with the King’s Birthday Parade, known as Trooping the Colour, and it was a day filled with both presence and absence. The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the public appearance of Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, marking her first outing of the year.
Among those in attendance were King Charles, Princess Catherine, Prince William, and Queen Camilla, despite the notable absence of others who no longer reside at home. Notably, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose not to attend, a decision not entirely unexpected given recent tensions and public scrutiny.
According to reports from The Mirror, Prince Harry reportedly feels a sense of regret over missing Trooping the Colour, owing to its significance to the royal family and his personal deep-rooted ties to the military. Harry, who dedicated ten years to the RAF and served two tours in Afghanistan, maintains a strong connection to his military background, making his absence poignant for him. On the other hand, Meghan is portrayed as relatively indifferent to the event, with little emotional attachment compared to Harry’s sentiments.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, offering insights into their perspectives, suggests that while Harry holds onto hopes of reconciliation with the Royal family before fully returning, he likely feels some remorse about missing such a significant event. Fitzwilliams speculates that Meghan’s disinterest in the parade is reflective of her differing priorities and experiences within the royal fold.
Meanwhile, away from the public gaze in Montecito, California, Harry and Meghan reportedly spent a quiet weekend with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Despite their absence from the royal festivities, speculation about their future plans, including a potential return to the UK, continues to swirl amidst ongoing media attention.
As the dynamics within the royal family evolve, each public appearance—or absence—fuels further speculation about the future roles and relationships of its members, keeping the public and media engaged in the ongoing royal drama.
