As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the UK for a series of charity events, a major political event is stealing the spotlight: the appointment of a new prime minister.
NBC News Royal commentator Daisy McAndrew joined TODAY to discuss the royal visit and the new prime minister announcement. She noted that the timing of the two events means that Harry and Meghan’s visit will receive less media attention than they are accustomed to.
Tensions Within the Royal Family
The relationship between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, has been a topic of much speculation in recent months. Some have suggested that Meghan Markle’s podcast has further strained the relationship.
McAndrew acknowledged that the podcast has “aggravated” the situation, explaining that comments made by Meghan about Harry’s relationship with their father, King Charles III, have been “taken with offense” by the royal family.
Focusing on Charitable Work
Despite the ongoing family drama, McAndrew expressed hope that the focus of Harry and Meghan’s visit will be on their charitable work. Meghan has been involved with the One Young World community since before her marriage to Harry, and both she and Harry are passionate about the organization’s mission.
Proximity to William and Kate
Harry and Meghan are staying at Frogmore Cottage during their UK visit, which is located just a short walk from Adelaide Cottage, the home of Prince William and Kate Middleton. While both couples are known to have been at their respective residences over the past weekend, there have been no reports of any interactions between them.
McAndrew emphasized that Frogmore Cottage and Adelaide Cottage are both located within the grounds of Windsor Castle, making it highly likely that the brothers and their wives were in close proximity to one another.
A Busy Week in the UK
With the new prime minister announcement and the Sussexes’ visit coinciding, it is shaping up to be a busy week in the UK. Only time will tell how these events will unfold and whether there will be any further developments in the relationship between Harry and William.
