Tensions between the royal family and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been high ever since the couple stepped back from official royal duties. In the years that have followed, it's been difficult to tell whether the duke and duchess have been denied perks like security because of pre-set protocol or out of spite.
Similar rumors are swirling surrounding the recent invitation — and then the disinvitation – of Harry and Meghan to an event on Sunday, September 18. According to Metro News, the reception is for foreign royals and world leaders, with United States President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska expected to be in attendance. "It is thought to be one of the greatest gatherings of dignitaries and heads of state in the post-war era," Metro News adds.
Sources told Newsweek that the mixup was a "genuine error" and that only working members of the royal family were supposed to attend the reception. As iNews explains, "working royals" are extensions of the crown and represent the monarch at official engagements. They can also "perform duties on behalf of the monarch," including foreign tours, hosting state dinners, and "attending meetings with international dignitaries."
It would be the equivalent of getting invited to an event for the job you quit last year — only in this case, there's an overlap between business and family.
