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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are upset but “not shocked” by the royal family's choice to exclude them from yearly summer gathering at Balmoral Castle.

Updated on: Aug 15, 2024, 24:14:41 IST
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are upset but “not shocked” by the royal family's choice to exclude them from the Firm's yearly summer gathering at Balmoral Castle.

Prince Harry, right, and Meghan, left, have been facing invitations snub from the British monarch since they quit their Royal duties in 2020 and relocated to the US. (AP)
Prince Harry, right, and Meghan, left, have been facing invitations snub from the British monarch since they quit their Royal duties in 2020 and relocated to the US. (AP)

Notably, the Royal couple has been facing invitations snub from the British monarch since they quit their duties in 2020 and relocated to the US. Due to this, King Charles has seen his grandson, Archie, only a few times and met Princess Lilibet just once in June 2022, when the UK marked the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for the late Queen Elizabeth.

Speaking to Closer, an insider said, “It doesn’t exactly shock Harry and Meghan that they’re not invited considering they’re not even on speaking terms at this point, but it feels very much like a personal attack designed to hurt and embarrass them.”

“It’s not just about pride or hurt feelings, there are very ugly repercussions for them when this constant narrative that they’re family outcasts keeps getting fed.”

Here is what former Royal Butler has to say

Meanwhile, former royal butler Grant Harrold told The Post that the Royals would have not made the decision lightly, adding that it would have been based on advice from King's team.

He noted that it is obvious that the Duke and Duchess would not be pleased if they were ignored. “They would find it hurtful. It would show that the relationship between the families has gone over the point of repair.”

Since Charles is a family guy, Harrold, who had served the monarch for seven years, stated he has “no doubt the king wants to see his grandchildren.”

He, however, added that the grandkids would surely be not impacted by this enmity.

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The Royals' Summer Holiday

Every year, Charles and Queen Camilla like taking a holiday in the Scottish countryside.

The magnificent castle was a well-known favorite home of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who established the custom of visiting there for a yearly vacation throughout her reign.

This year, Charles was excited to follow in the footsteps of his late mother's custom. He will be joined by Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three kids.

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    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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