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Meghan Markle’s recent actions during a trip to Colombia have reportedly spared King Charles from what could have been a “very, very difficult” situation, according to royal expert Angela Levin. During the trip, the Duchess of Sussex took deliberate steps to “keep control” of a potentially contentious moment involving her husband, Prince Harry.
As the couple engaged with the public, Harry was reportedly asked a sensitive question about apologizing for historical slavery—an issue that could have triggered a diplomatic crisis. However, thanks to Meghan’s intervention, the situation was deftly managed.
Royal commentator Angela Levin shared her insights on the incident during an interview with GB News, highlighting the delicacy of the matter. “What was being very, very difficult to understand or to accept was that Harry was asked if he would apologize about the slaves… he hasn’t any understanding to do that,” Levin explained. The gravity of the situation was compounded by the fact that if Harry had responded, it could have posed significant challenges for King Charles.
Interestingly, the outcome of Harry’s response remains unknown due to a deliberate move by Meghan. Levin revealed that the volume was intentionally turned down during the exchange, rendering Harry’s reply inaudible to journalists and the public. “If by any chance [that] he does—or did—we can’t tell because they didn’t have any sound, you can’t hear,” Levin noted.
This move is seen as a strategic decision by Meghan to maintain control over the situation and protect her husband from potential backlash. Levin further elaborated, saying, “I imagine Meghan wanted to keep control and Harry didn’t want any journalist to know exactly what he was saying… there was no volume. So you couldn’t actually find out what they were doing, but this was asked, it was heard, and you don’t know what he said.”
The implications of such a question, had it been answered publicly, could have been far-reaching, especially for King Charles. Levin emphasized the potential repercussions, stating, “If he wants to take on that and say something about it, it’s going to be very, very difficult for the King.”
Meghan’s decision to control the narrative in this instance appears to have shielded the royal family from a possible diplomatic issue, demonstrating her awareness of the delicate balance between public engagement and the political sensitivities that come with their roles.
