Prince Harry gets a royal brushoff as he and Meghan Markle grow desperate

Prince Harry arrived solo in the U.K. for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games on May 8. His wife Meghan Markle chose once again to snub the nation responsible for the title that continues to enable her public attention. But Harry received a painful snub as it was announced by his spokesman: “In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it, unfortunately, will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme.”

In Markle’s case, the dirty little not-so-secret is, instead of feeling slighted, many Brits are delighted about her absence, as they were when she declined to attend King Charles III’s coronation last May. Lucky them. Since 2022, the former actress hasn’t set foot in the country which gave her a royal title.

The reason behind Charles’ inability to meet Harry is another thing entirely. Far from being callous, the king’s decision is a wholly justified and laudable act of self-preservation in response to a son and daughter-in-law who have injected intolerable stress into Charles’ already challenging first year on the throne.

Harry and Meghan’s treachery goes far beyond causing family problems. Their betrayals have deeply offended the citizens of the country Harry’s family leads and serves. So too, they have repelled many Americans who see through their hypocrisy and grift.