Meghan Markle's Exit from Royal Family Caused Damage, Author Says Catherine Mayer, author of Divide & Rule, argues that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from royal life dealt a significant blow to the monarchy’s connection with younger generations. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Mayer described the couple’s exit as a “rupture in the family” that has “done very serious damage” to the institution. The Duchess of Sussex, now a private citizen, has become a symbol of the tensions within the royal family, with Mayer suggesting their absence has left a void in the monarchy’s appeal to younger audiences. The Sussexes stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing intrusive media coverage and a lack of support from the palace. Their decision to move to California and publicly air grievances in interviews and documentaries, including Harry’s 2023 memoir Spare, further strained their relationship with the royal family. Mayer noted that the couple’s departure marked a turning point, with their influence on the monarchy’s modern image diminishing. “Harry and Meghan are basically the same age, but they had this appeal, a much broader appeal, and that’s been lost now,” Mayer said, highlighting the lack of a younger generation figure to bridge the gap between the monarchy and the public. Security concerns have also played a role in the Sussexes’ estrangement. After stepping down as working royals, they lost their taxpayer-funded protection, a loss Harry has long sought to reverse. Despite a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla in July 2023, which marked the first time since 2022 that Meghan had returned to England, she did not make any public appearances. Mayer pointed out that the couple’s inability to reintegrate into royal duties has underscored their marginalization.#meghan_markle #queen_camilla #king_charles #prince_harry #catherine_mayer
