Once upon a time, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were the embodiment of royal elegance.
They basked in luxury, attending high-profile events and receiving adoration from fans around the globe.
Their lives seemed like a fairy tale, filled with grand palaces and endless applause.
However, fast forward to today, and this once-celebrated couple finds themselves navigating a much different reality in the American social landscape, appearing more like distant figures in the realm of celebrity culture than the glamorous duke and duchess they once were.
One thing is abundantly clear: both sides of the political aisle have made it known that Harry and Meghan are unlikely to gain entry into the corridors of power anytime soon.
There seems to be a bipartisan consensus that this couple won’t be receiving any invitations to White House functions.
Former President Donald Trump has been particularly outspoken about his disdain for Harry, suggesting he wouldn’t welcome the prince with open arms.
Instead, Trump hinted he might just lock the doors if Harry showed up, having traded his royal abode for a mansion in California.
Recently, Trump raised eyebrows when he alluded to Harry’s immigration status, particularly in light of the candid revelations in his memoir, “Spare.”
Trump stated, “I wouldn’t protect him; he betrayed the queen, and that’s unforgivable.” This remark suggests that if Harry hasn’t meticulously followed every detail on his visa application, Trump would be more than willing to let immigration authorities step in.
The plot thickened when Nigel Farage jokingly asked Trump if he would consider deporting Harry, to which Trump responded ambiguously, leaving room for speculation.
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has also taken an interest in Harry’s immigration records, raising concerns that the prince may not have been entirely forthcoming about his past struggles with substance use.
However, U.S. immigration officials clarified that any admissions made before turning 18 wouldn’t disqualify him, and simply confessing to past drug use isn’t enough to revoke a visa.
Despite all the chatter surrounding Harry’s situation, the general American public seems largely indifferent.
Eric Trump succinctly captured this sentiment when he stated, “I don’t give a damn about Prince Harry, and I don’t think this country does either.” He dismissed worries about Harry’s past, labeling him a black sheep, while also noting Meghan’s declining popularity on both sides of the Atlantic.
When it comes to prestigious state dinners, Harry and Meghan have been noticeably absent from the guest lists, with no administration showing a desire to change that.
Their ambitions of becoming integral players in the American political arena seem increasingly far-fetched.
In fact, they had even hoped to return to the U.S. aboard Air Force One after the Queen’s funeral, but the lack of interest from the White House was unmistakable.
Moreover, initiatives like the Invictus Games have struggled to find traction under Trump’s administration, especially as NATO grapples with pressing global issues and budget limitations.
The idea of prioritizing a project led by a former prince who now calls California home simply doesn’t seem to make the cut, regardless of their attempts to stay relevant in American society.
As time goes on, Harry and Meghan appear to have morphed into subjects of celebrity gossip and political satire, rather than influential figures in the public eye.