Royal Family: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have One Thing the Firm Can’t Compete With
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s every move “attracts attention” which could create difficulties for the Royal Family, a royal commentator claims. This comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex prepare for an unofficial royal tour in Colombia later this year at the personal invitation of Francia Márquez, the vice president of the country. According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, this tour could potentially upstage the Royal Family, as their events don’t draw the same level of public interest. He emphasized that “attention is important if you’re Royal,” and the Sussexes’ unpredictable nature adds to their media magnetism.
Fitzwilliams pointed out that the Royal Family may struggle to achieve the same level of visibility and engagement as Harry and Meghan, particularly given the duo’s recent successes. He cited their previous visit to Nigeria as an example, describing it as a “faux royal tour” that nonetheless captured significant media attention. This disparity in public interest, he argues, highlights a key challenge for the Firm as they attempt to maintain their relevance and appeal in the face of the Sussexes’ high-profile activities.
