Meghan Markle was reportedly the topic of a conversation between two senior royals during King Charles III’s 2023 coronation.
Siblings Prince Edward and Princess Anne were said to have discussed not allowing the mother of two to get too comfortable, with Anne allegedly labeling her as “jealous.”
Recent reports now suggest that Meghan Markle may return to the U.K. for the Invictus Games, a move experts warn could lead on to a chilly reception if it occurs.
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What The Royal Siblings Said About Meghan Markle
Despite not attending King Charles 2023 coronation, Meghan Markle’s name was still on the lips of some senior Royals.
As reported by the Every day Express, lip-readers working with Channel 5 allegedly interpreted an exchange between Prince Edward and Princess Anne, which hinted at their less-than-favourable view of the Duchess of Sussex and her marriage to Prince Harry.
In keeping with one lip reader, Edward told Anne that the family “mustn’t let her get too cozy,” to which the princess responded with “Meghan may be very jealous and a scaremonger.”
Anne’s comment seemingly prompted amusing from her and the Prince, before she went on to inform him about how she had resisted the charms of Meghan.
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“I’ve made sure that she knows that I’m idiot-proof,” she said. Edward then retorted with, “We will proceed to disregard, nevertheless it’s probably the most effective way for removing the unwanted.”
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Experts React To The Royal Siblings’ Comments About The Duchess Of Sussex

Reflecting on the alleged remarks, Royal Family commentator Dickie Arbiter leaned in to Anne’s scathing evaluation of Meghan.
“Meghan has all the time been jealous, jealous of other family members,” he said. “So I can understand how the family reacts to Meghan. There isn’t any love lost between them, and nor will there be.”
Meanwhile, TV presenter Cristo Foufas expressed his surprise that such a scandalous conversation was allegedly happening at King Charles III’s coronation.
“I’m absolutely blown away that in this coronation, they’re having these varieties of conversations inside earshot of one another. It’s unbelievable,” Foufas said.
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Former EastEnders actress Nina Wadia echoed the emotions expressed by Cristo Foufas, adding that the alleged exchange had opened her eyes to what she believes is a scarcity of affection for Meghan amongst senior royals.
“I’m only a bit speechless due to how blatant it’s and the way it’s spoken about in that way,” the actress noted.
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Meghan Markle Could Possibly Return To The U.K. For The Invictus Games

Meghan has yet to return to the U.K. since skipping the coronation, a choice reports have linked to security concerns raised by her and Prince Harry.
There’s now speculation that she could return alongside him for the following Invictus Games within the U.K., and, in response to an authority, she would likely receive the needed security arrangements.
“If Meghan were to travel to the U.K. under the present RAVEC protocol — which requires 30 days’ notice to evaluate threat levels — I’m confident that each Harry and Meghan would receive armed security for an Invictus appearance,” Kinsey Schofield said, per Fox News.
In keeping with the expert, that alone will not be enough to satisfy Meghan, who would likely expect a hotter or more favourable reception.
“Meghan will want many assurances, especially about how she is treated and the way she will be able to bring her own individuality together with her,” she added. “Security is one in every of the most important issues. I see encouraging signs that the heated moments of the past have cooled. I also imagine Harry has asked King Charles to open the Invictus Games.”
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The Duke And Duchess’s ‘Credibility Has Been Bruised’

If Meghan chooses to accompany Prince Harry to the Invictus Games, the reception she receives could mirror the sentiment allegedly expressed by Edward and Anne on the coronation.
“I do not think we’d see the working royals even acknowledge their presence,” Kinsey shared. “The Sussexes’ credibility has been bruised over the previous few years, and the royals need to keep their distance…”
Kinsey added, “She felt rejected by Harry’s family and country and desires to deal with her U.S. aspirations.”
Meghan Markle’s Return Would Be Seen As ‘Divisive,’ Expert Claims

It’s reportedly believed that many Britons may proceed to carry similar views about Meghan no matter how much time has passed since she and Harry stepped back as senior royals and relocated to the U.S.
“It is a dangerous move,” British royals expert Hilary Fordwich said of Meghan’s potential return. “She will probably be viewed as divisive at best.”
Nevertheless, Fordwich also noted that the Duchess of Sussex is intelligent enough to know that she won’t be returning to a friendly environment.
The expert said, “She is sensible and knows she will probably be entering a frightfully hostile environment…. The royals are also beyond wary.”

