King Charles reportedly asked Meghan Markle to stay away

After Queen Elizabeth II passed away, King Charles reportedly asked Meghan Markle to stay away from Balmoral during the Queen's final moments. This request intensified the existing tensions between Prince Harry and the royal family, which were already strained by past issues following their interview with Oprah Winfrey. In a new book, royal biographer Robert Hardman reveals that Charles contacted both Prince William and Prince Harry, urging them to come to Scotland quickly to say goodbye. At first, it was thought that Meghan and Kate Middleton were absent due to royal protocol. However, it seems Meghan's absence was a direct request from Charles. He explained that it was because Kate would not be attending either, as she was at home with their children. Despite this reasoning, Harry felt anger about his father's request and confronted him about it. He found it disrespectful and told Charles not to speak about Meghan that way. Hardman’s account indicates there were significant communication issues between the Sussexes and the other royal family members, particularly on that day. William and Harry, who were already distant, had no direct contact, and the Sussexes did not reach out to William’s staff. Emotions were still heightened from the Sussexes' interview, causing ongoing tensions within the family. Hardman suggests that Charles might have been worried about potential public fallout, leading to Meghan's exclusion being framed as a practical decision. Just a few months later, Harry recounted the situation in his memoir, reigniting the controversy. What was intended to be a moment of family unity turned into another chapter in the ongoing royal rift, leaving uncertainty about the future of their relationships.