A rift in the Royal Family has been making headlines recently, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey causing shockwaves throughout the world. The latest development in this saga sees Tom Parker Bowles, son of Camilla, hitting out at Prince Harry’s claim that Camilla played the ‘end game’ to become Queen. In this article, we will explore the background of this claim, the response from Tom Parker Bowles, and what it all means for the future of the Royal Family.
In a recent podcast appearance on The News Agents, Tom Parker Bowles, son of Britain’s Queen Consort Camilla, spoke out against Prince Harry’s claim that his mother played an “end game” to become Queen. Parker Bowles insisted that Camilla “married the person she loved” and that this was “what happened”. His comments come after Prince Harry labelled his step-mother as the “villain” in his memoir, Spare, released in January 2022. In the tell-all book, Prince Harry claimed that the Queen Consort leaked stories about the royal family to the media to bolster her image. Camilla was reportedly “hurt” by Harry’s characterisation of her as the “villain”.
Prince Harry’s confirmation of his attendance at King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation on 6 May has also made headlines recently, following months of speculation about whether he and his wife, Meghan Markle, would attend the ceremony. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Harry would attend, while Meghan would stay at home in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Prior to the publication of his memoir, Harry said in an interview that the “door is always open” for reconciliation with his family.
Protests are planned to take place during the coronation, with activist group Republic calling for the “monarchy [to be] abolished and the King replaced with an elected, democratic head of state”. The group says its supporters will march along The Mall on 6 May, which the King will proceed down from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. The demonstrators will carry yellow protest signs with the words, “Not My King”. When asked about the protests, Parker Bowles said that “everyone has a right to think what they want” and expressed support for people’s right to protest.
Republic is set to stage the largest protest action in its history by lining the coronation procession route and gathering in Trafalgar Square. From there, they will march down the procession route towards Westminster Abbey, the site of the coronations of England and Britain’s monarchs since 1066.
Overall, the rift at the heart of the royal family has been extensively discussed in recent months, with Parker Bowles’ recent comments and Prince Harry’s memoir making headlines. The issue of whether the monarchy should be abolished has also been raised, with Republic planning to demonstrate during the coronation ceremony itself. The situation is ongoing and will likely continue to be the subject of media attention in the coming months.
In conclusion, the allegations made by Prince Harry about his stepmother Camilla have caused quite a stir in the Royal Family circles. While some have challenged the veracity of his claims, others have spoken out in defense of Camilla, including Tom Parker Bowles. Regardless of the truth behind these allegations, it is clear that the Royal Family is not immune from the kind of tension and drama that can arise in any family. As the world watches these events play out, one thing is certain – the Royal Family will need to find a way to navigate these challenging times and move forward as a united front.
