IT’S JUST SO SAD: William and Kate react to Meghan’s latest snub – Royal Secrets Unveiled
Megan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has sparked controversy recently with her references to two of her close friends, makeup artist Daniel Martin and tennis star Serena Williams, as “aunt” and “uncle” when speaking about her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This casual familiarity has been seen by some as a potential snub to the children’s actual aunt and uncle, Prince William and Princess Catherine, who are reported to be disappointed by the situation.
A royal insider expressed dismay, noting that William and Catherine have always prioritized family and would love to be more involved in their niece and nephew’s lives. However, it seems that Megan’s friends have taken on roles traditionally filled by the children’s blood relatives, which has reportedly frustrated Prince William. The perceived slight has been especially noticeable in Megan’s Netflix series, With Love, Megan, where she emphasized how close her children are to “Uncle Daniel” and highlighted Serena Williams’ special bond with Lilibet. Megan also shared a moment on Instagram showing Serena playing Candy Land with Lilibet, referring to Serena as one of the “aunties” who spends time with her children.
The lack of a strong relationship between Archie and Lilibet and their royal relatives, especially their cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, has become a point of sadness for the royal family. King Charles has only met Archie a handful of times and Lilibet just once during the Platinum Jubilee in 2022. While there have been reports of video calls and messages exchanged between the children and their grandfather, the physical absence of interactions remains a source of concern. Princess Catherine, in particular, is said to feel deeply saddened by the growing distance between Harry’s children and their royal cousins.
The contrast between Harry’s children and William and Kate’s children is becoming more apparent, with William and Kate’s children being described as very close to their second cousins, the children of Mike and Zara Tindall. This growing separation between the two branches of the royal family further highlights the estrangement between Prince Harry and his brother, William. For Harry, the reality that his children are missing out on relationships with their cousins and other royal relatives could be painful, especially as Archie and Lilibet grow older and may begin to question why they don’t have the same connection to their royal heritage as their cousins do.
In the absence of meaningful familial connections, Megan seems to be surrounding her children with trusted friends who take on roles that might typically be filled by extended family. While Archie and Lilibet are still too young to fully grasp the complexities of family dynamics, it’s possible that as they grow older, they may begin to wonder about the lack of interaction with their royal relatives, including their aunt and uncle, Prince William and Princess Catherine. The question of how or when these family ties might be restored remains unclear, leaving a sense of uncertainty for both the Sussexes and the royal family as a whole.
