Insider Reveals Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Quasi-Royal Tours ‘Deeply Irritate’ William
William and Kate are reportedly fed up as Harry and Meghan’s “fake royal tours” stir fresh drama behind palace doors.
According to a report by OK! magazine, Prince William and Princess Kate are not happy with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, especially after the couple’s recent trip to Jordan, which critics have dubbed a “fake royal tour.” Harry and Markle spent two days in Jordan on a visit linked to the World Health Organisation, and William and Kate are said to be especially annoyed about it.
The Jordan trip saw Harry and Markle visit the Za’atari refugee camp, meet burn victims from Gaza, and attend a United Nations discussion in Amman. Even though it was not an official royal tour, it almost felt like one, which is why it is raising eyebrows. Sources close to the Prince and Princess of Wales say it is the way Harry and Meghan’s trip looked that is really bothering them.
“William is deeply irritated by what he sees as a contradiction at the heart of Harry and Meghan's actions. They have made a very public break from royal life and been openly critical of the institution, yet they continue to carry out engagements that closely resemble official duties. From his perspective, that creates an impression of something carefully curated rather than authentic, and it is why the reaction within his circle has been so strong,” the source explained.
Insiders see the Jordan trip as part of a bigger push by Harry and Meghan to shape their image independently from the monarchy. According to sources, there is a growing belief within royal circles that these kinds of visits are a calculated move to position the Sussexes as a modern, alternative version of working royals. A source said, “Within royal circles, there is a growing view that visits like this are part of a deliberate effort to recast Harry and Meghan as a kind of modern alternative to the traditional working royal model.”
That does not sit well with William, allegedly, who feels like they are still benefiting from the royal spotlight despite distancing themselves from it. “That does not sit comfortably with William, who feels they are still drawing on the prestige and recognition of an institution they have publicly distanced themselves from and criticized,” the source explained. What has made it even worse is the timing.
The family is already under a microscope, so the whole thing has felt a bit out of touch and only stirred more tension. They are already dealing with fresh drama surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his connection with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein.
