King Charles has gone above and beyond to ensure that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do not appear in the royal documentary, which will air on both BBC and ITV (most likely at the same time), marking a shocking first for the royal family. The documentary, which promises to give an up-close-and-personal perspective on the past year in the firm, will showcase almost all senior royals —minus Harry and Meghan, who have now been entirely booted from the film.
Following the months of talks, sources close to the royal family told The Sun that in the end it was decidedลุ้นบาท with Charles and other senior royals allegedly growing frustrated with the Sussexes' public behavior and continued distance from the institution. The documentary, set to be a major television event, was initially intended to highlight the unity of the royal family, but Harry and Meghan's absence has sparked speculation about the ongoing rift between them and the rest of the royal family.
King Charles, who has made it clear that he intends to modernize the monarchy, is reportedly determined to ensure that Harry and Meghan's tumultuous relationship with the royal household doesn't overshadow the documentary. Insiders suggest that the King is not willing to allow their presence to detract from the core message of the film, which will focus on the achievements and milestones of the royal family over the past year.
While Harry and Meghan’s supporters argue that they have been unfairly excluded, royal commentators believe this is a decisive step in Charles’s effort to assert control over the monarchy's public image and future direction. The documentary was originally expected to feature interviews with a wide range of royal figures, but with the exclusion of the Sussexes, it’s clear that the King is drawing a line in the sand when it comes to his younger son and daughter-in-law.
This latest development further deepens the divide between the Sussexes and the royal family, leaving many wondering what the future holds for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they continue to carve out their own path in the public eye. As King Charles exerts his influence and cements his reign, the question remains whether Harry and Meghan will ever be welcomed back into the fold—or if their relationship with the monarchy will forever remain fractured.