The Palace Is Reportedly in a Full-Blown Spiral Over the Sussexes

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are once again living in the United Kingdom, and so far they’ve...literally been minding their business. Meanwhile, the royals are apparently in a full-blown spiral?

Aside from “crisis meetings” and public letters reminding everyone that the Sussexes can’t be called HRH, the family is concerned that they could get locked into a “public confrontation.”

“Harry and Meghan feel completely unleashed,” a source tells Rob Shuter. “They believe silence failed them before, so now their attitude is: if the Palace says something they don’t like, they will answer. They’re no longer afraid of the consequences.”

Meanwhile, “Charles will not turn the monarchy into a reality show. He isn’t going to respond to every complaint, accusation or perceived slight. The Crown has survived far bigger storms by refusing to wrestle in the mud.”

Prince William, on the other hand? Not only is he the one who allegedly pressured his dad into writing that public letter, the source says he “doesn’t want a war, but he also won’t allow the monarchy to become a punching bag. If lines are crossed, he believes facts should be corrected quickly and firmly. Harry and Meghan want a response. Charles believes the most powerful response may be giving them none.”

The Sussexes have been in England for a couple weeks and so far there’s been no public (and seemingly no private) reunion with the royal family. Though to be fair everyone’s busy getting their kids back to school!