As you all know, I’ve been following the royal family for years, but I’ve never seen anything quite like what’s unfolding right now.

Our beloved King Charles, who has shown nothing but patience through all the drama, seems to have finally reached his breaking point. And honestly, can we blame him? After everything that’s happened—the tears shed by Princess Catherine and the chaos that has been stirred up—let me tell you, my friends, what’s happening behind the palace walls isn’t just a regular family meeting. No, we’re talking about some serious, potentially history-making decisions.

And you know what really gets me? The audacity of it all. Here we have our working royals—William, Charles, and Camilla—out there every single day, serving the nation with grace and dignity. They’re working tirelessly, making us proud. Meanwhile, these two—who think they can hold on to their titles—are doing… well, Harry and Meghan got to the U.S., faced with having to pay their own security bills, and didn’t consider that UK taxpayers wouldn’t merrily continue to foot the tab for their bodyguards. They proceeded to sell off their most valuable asset: the royal family’s inner secrets.

Prince Harry’s ongoing legal battles have left him in a tough financial spot, and many are questioning how far he’ll go to secure the support he needs. What’s surprising is his reported plea for help from King Charles. Now, even his own father is not taking his calls. Royal expert Emily Andrews shared: “I’m told that when courtiers bring the phone to the king, he waves them away in irritation.”

As Christmas passes, there appear to be no signs of a festive family reunion between the Duke and the royal family, as their toxic rift continues to play out on the public stage. Insiders say estranged Harry may not get a single penny of inheritance, as members of the royal family and courtiers are said to be urging King Charles to cut his youngest son out of his will.

Meanwhile, Meghan’s surprise return to Instagram on January 1, featuring a beachside video and a trailer for her upcoming Netflix series, saw her new account reach 1 million followers within 24 hours of its launch. It’s predicted that she alone could earn £80,000 per post as the first royal super-influencer—provided she manages her accounts effectively.

In addition, the royal family has not reacted to the Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming cooking show publicly. However, behind closed doors, it seems they are united in their thoughts on the Netflix series. They are reportedly not dreading her show being a success. That’s because if it is, she and Harry won’t need to exploit their royal connections again. The last thing anyone wants is another Spare—this time from Meghan.

Gary Freer, a celebrity social media strategist, believes her social media success could extend beyond Instagram, advising her to explore platforms like YouTube or TikTok for greater revenue opportunities.

What really breaks my heart is thinking about King Charles. Imagine being in his shoes—leading a modern monarchy, dealing with your own health challenges, and having to watch your younger son being manipulated like a puppet on strings. This was a man who once served his country with distinction, and now look at this.

Speaking about the California Duke’s strained relationship with his family, Andrews added: “After the brickbats, truth bombs, and accusations of Oprah, Netflix, and Harry’s Spare, he lost his older brother, strained his relationship with various members of the royal family to breaking point, and left many old friends and trusted staff behind.”

Regarding why His Majesty waves off Harry’s calls, Andrews continued: “This is not because there’s been yet another falling out. Rather, it is thought to be because Harry wants to continuously discuss his ongoing battle for security, which he has been fighting in the courts for four years and believes Charles has the power to reinstate.”

The monarch cannot outright decide on royal security, which is governmentally established to only be available to senior full-time working members of the monarchy. The Duke of Sussex and his family no longer fulfill the latter part of that precedent.