Meghan Markle Stole Limelight From Prince Harry In Nigeria Trip But This Might Benefit Her Husband, Royal Expert Claims
"Harry is entirely in her shadow. But he's never really been at ease with the attention, he's never really enjoyed it."
Duncan, who has spent over a decade working for The Sun covering the royal family, also believes that aside from Markle's big personality, she probably "dominated" because Prince Harry allowed her to do so since he allegedly doesn't enjoy the spotlight.
"It's a combination of Meghan's personality and drive, and also a reflection of Harry's willingness not to steal the limelight and frankly, feeling more comfortable playing second fiddle to his wife," Duncan added.
The Sussexes' trip to Nigeria allegedly irked the British royal family, in particular, King Charles and Prince William. The father and son were reportedly not happy because it appeared like a royal tour when they visited the country as private citizens, and they "don't like it one bit."
Prince Harry became a shadow of his wife, Meghan Markle, during their trip to Nigeria, according to a royal expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex went on a three-day trip to the African nation earlier this month. However, according to Duncan Larcombe, an award-winning British journalist and former royal editor of The Sun, Prince Harry was "entirely in Meghan's shadow" during the visit. However, it might not be an issue for him as he was reportedly content with "playing second fiddle" with the former actress.
"Meghan is a very strong character, very driven, extremely ambitious, and those are the kind of characteristics that mean she will almost always inevitably outshine Harry and grab the attention from him," Duncan told OK! magazine.
"Harry is entirely in her shadow. But he's never really been at ease with the attention, he's never really enjoyed it."
Duncan, who has spent over a decade working for The Sun covering the royal family, also believes that aside from Markle's big personality, she probably "dominated" because Prince Harry allowed her to do so since he allegedly doesn't enjoy the spotlight.
"It's a combination of Meghan's personality and drive, and also a reflection of Harry's willingness not to steal the limelight and frankly, feeling more comfortable playing second fiddle to his wife," Duncan added.
The Sussexes' trip to Nigeria allegedly irked the British royal family, in particular, King Charles and Prince William. The father and son were reportedly not happy because it appeared like a royal tour when they visited the country as private citizens, and they "don't like it one bit."
"William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in [the] future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him," Tom Quinn, royal biographer and commentator, told the Mirror.
"What's really upset the applecart is the fact that that the Nigerians treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour -- all the signs were there as the couple were greeted with dances, receptions, visits to schools and charities."
Gareth Russell, a historian and author, claimed that the Sussexes appeared to emerge as "an alternative royal family." Meanwhile, royal expert and commentator Richard Eden suggested that King Charles take action, especially since Prince Harry and Markle reportedly still have planned trips for the remainder of the year.
"Any trips by royals are organized by the foreign office, it's all monitored, you make sure they're not being used, but in this case, Harry and Meghan are open to being manipulated by foreign governments who may not have the interests at heart of Britain or America and I think it is dangerous," Eden said on the "Palace Confidential" podcast.
