King Charles ‘Not Fussed’ About Sussex Australia Trip
King Charles has been portrayed as largely unconcerned about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans to travel to Australia next month, amid continuing debate over the couple’s overseas appearances since stepping back as working royals. The claim comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex face renewed attention for what critics describe as “royal-style” tours despite their non-working status.
Express.co.uk argued in an opinion column that there was no visible sign from Buckingham Palace that the King would prefer the Sussexes to remain in the United States, suggesting Charles has accepted that the couple will “pop up” around the world when it suits them.
The piece, written by royal reporter Ms Lauren Welch, said the King is focused on heavier pressures, including his health and ongoing issues surrounding Prince Andrew, rather than reacting to each Sussex engagement. It also contended that public outrage over Harry and Meghan’s travel does not necessarily translate into palace intervention, and that assumptions of crisis meetings over their activities are often misplaced.
The argument contrasts with other coverage about the monarch’s stance on his younger son, including claims that King Charles has “washed hands” of Prince Harry, an expert alleged in separate reporting.
Prince Harry and Meghan have not publicly commented on the column’s claims. Their Australia trip is expected to draw attention given the country’s close ties to the Royal Family, and the visit is likely to be watched for any public reaction from palace officials or the wider royal household.
