Royal expert Jennie Bond claims the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are “very much in love and in harmony” – dispelling recent speculation over their relationship.
Amidst rising speculation about Harry and Meghan’s marriage due to individual public appearances and a report alleging Meghan was approached to write a “post-divorce” book, former BBC correspondent Bond argued that the couple’s affectionate display at the Invictus Games in Canada disproved critics.
“I have seen absolutely no evidence that they are unhappy with one another. Indeed they have always seemed very much in love and in harmony,” she stated. Bond also observed that other royal couples, like Edward and Sophie, Anne and Tim, and Charles and Camilla, are not subject to the same level of scrutiny when pursuing separate engagements and interests.
She posed the question: “We never question the marriage status of Edward and Sophie, or Anne and Tim, or indeed Charles and Camilla when they pursue their different engagements and focus on separate interests. So why do we do it with Harry and Meghan?”
During the Invictus Games, Meghan and Harry were a picture of happiness, with Meghan even delivering an impromptu commendation for her spouse at the opening ceremony.
“At the Invictus Games I saw a couple very much united in celebrating a hugely worthwhile achievement. The many stories we heard, and which Harry and Meghan listened to, proved that the Games have made a massive difference to servicemen and women injured or scarred by their military experiences,” Jennie commented.
“I saw a wife who was justifiably proud of what her husband had helped create. And I saw a husband who was hugely grateful for his partner’s support.”
Since first appearing with Prince Harry at the 2017 Toronto games, Meghan has consistently supported every Invictus Games. However, with their young children – Prince Archie, aged five, and Princess Lilibet, three – back in California, Meghan chose to leave the competition early to be with them, reports OK!.
“Quite understandably, they felt their children shouldn’t be left without them for too long. Toddlers miss their parents, and especially their mum,” Jennie observed. Therefore, Meghan’s return to California after several eventful days at the Games was a logical choice, allowing Harry to continue supporting the participants until the end.
Despite her mid-Games departure, the Duchess of Sussex’s support for her husband never faltered.
On Valentine’s Day, the mother-of-two shared a touching black and white photo on Instagram of her and husband Harry in a loving embrace. “Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families. Beyond proud of my husband and what he’s created,” she wrote in the heartfelt caption.
She concluded her tribute with: “My love, I will eat burgers and fries and fish and chips with you forever. Thank you for you. #lovewins.”
Following this romantic post, Jennie encouraged people to “be happy” for the couple. She added: “I’m sure they would have loved to be together on Valentine’s Day, but Meghan sent a sweet message to Harry and I bet this was reciprocated. Until, and unless, we see proof to the contrary, let’s be happy for them and their little family.”
The Invictus Games hold a special place in the Sussexes’ hearts, being the venue of their first public appearance in 2017.
However, their romance actually began in 2016 when Harry discovered the former Suits actress online. In his memoir Spare, Harry reminisced about their early days: “She was wearing a black sweater, jeans, heels. I knew nothing about clothes, but I knew she was chic. Then again, she could make anything look chic,” highlighting his instant attraction from their very first meeting.
In a charming revelation, he shared his initial thoughts of her: “I’d seen so many photos of her from fashion shoots and TV sets, all glam and glossy, but here she was, in the flesh, no frills, no filter… and even more beautiful. Heart-attack beautiful. I was trying to process this, struggling to understand what was happening to my circulatory and nervous systems, and as a result my brain couldn’t handle any more data. Conversation, pleasantries, the Queen’s English, all became a challenge.”