In a recent turn of events, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have found themselves under scrutiny yet again.
This time, their apparent lack of participation during the British national anthem while on a visit to Nigeria has raised eyebrows.
The royal couple journeyed to Nigeria with the noble intention of promoting the Invictus Games and engaging with injured servicemen, alongside participating in various fundraising activities.
However, during a reception honoring military families, when the British national anthem echoed through the venue, Prince Harry and Meghan stood in silence, failing to sing along.
Renowned royal commentator Angela Levin didn't hold back in her critique during an appearance on GB News. Levin remarked that Prince Harry seemed "absolutely frozen" during the anthem, expressing his apparent discomfort with the situation. "They didn't move their mouths one tiny bit to sing along," Levan added, highlighting what she saw as a lack of respect.
Levan further speculated that the couple's decision not to sing was to avoid making the reigning monarch, King Charles, feel out of place and to demonstrate respect.
However, she criticized their overall approach during the trip, labeling it as "very dangerous." Levan argued that the Sussexes' actions hinted at a desire to overshadow King Charles and the rest of the royal family, suggesting they were attempting to take over royal duties.
She emphasized that such actions were inappropriate given Prince Harry's diminished role within the monarchy, as he is no longer a working member of the royal family.
Nana Aqua, however, pointed out that the Nigerians were not swayed by the couple's attempts to assert themselves on the global stage.
The trip to Nigeria marked Prince Harry and Meghan's first overseas tour since stepping down as senior royals in 2020, and reports suggest that King Charles remains deeply upset by their refusal to acknowledge the impact of their decisions.
