King Charles Expresses Anger on Queen Elizabeth’s Passing Day
On September 8, 2022, the world mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Her family hurried to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be by her side during her final moments. King Charles III, in a moment of distress and concern, contacted both Prince William and Prince Harry, urging them to travel to Northolt Airport for the journey north.
King Charles’ Anger on Queen Elizabeth’s Passing Day
According to Tom Bower’s biography “Betrayal,” King Charles was particularly upset about Meghan Markle’s intention to accompany Harry to Balmoral. Reports indicate that Charles deemed this plan “unacceptable,” feeling unease over the Queen’s potential disappointment regarding her grandson’s wife.
Family Dynamics at Balmoral
- King Charles expressed worry over Meghan accompanying Harry, fearing his mother’s reaction.
- Meghan had previously declined invitations to Balmoral, deepening her perceived unwelcomeness.
- Charles reportedly felt sharing grief with Meghan was “unthinkable.”
In “Spare,” his memoir, Prince Harry recounted the call with his father, where he described Charles’s reasoning for Meghan staying behind as “disrespectful” and lacking clarity. Additionally, Harry learned that the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, would also not be attending, as she chose to remain in Windsor to support their children on their first day back at school.
Meghan’s Relationship with the Queen
It is noted that during Queen Elizabeth’s reign, Meghan never visited Balmoral. The couple’s move to the United States may have contributed to their absence. Nonetheless, Meghan attended the Queen’s funeral and spoke highly of her, expressing gratitude for both her own experiences and the widespread support after the Queen’s death.
In one of her statements, Meghan remarked, “I feel deep gratitude to have been able to spend time with her and get to know her.” Such reflections highlight the complexity of the relationships within the royal family during a period marked by both loss and public scrutiny.
