Preparations are underway for Queen Elizabeth II‘s upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebration that will include a star-studded party at the Palace, a parade for Her Majesty‘s birthday, along with a religious Thanksgiving service.
The royal family and millions of British citizens will be part of the festivities that will take place during the four-day bank holiday from June 2nd to June 5th.
Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton are scheduled to take part in various events all over the world, honoring Queen Elizabeth’s 70th year on the British throne.
There are reports circulating claiming that Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their son, Archie, and baby daughter — Lilibet Diana — would attend the celebration honoring Her Majesty.
However, cold water was thrown on the trip after Prince Harry released a lengthy statement explaining that he does not feel safe to return to London with his family due to lack of proper security.
According to his legal team, Prince Harry has taken steps to sue the British government/Home Office for their refusal to let him pay out of pocket for the protection that he and his family need while in the UK.
This week, a royal expert is strongly advising Queen Elizabeth to have Meghan Markle at the celebration because she will bring something no other royal family member can — diversity.
Markle is the only biracial member of the royal family, (along with her two young children), and in the new state of the world where the black community has a strong voice to call out injustices and demand change, having her on that Balcony for the iconic photo could go a long way as the British monarchy tries to change its image.
Prince Harry has accused a member of the royal clan of making racist comments about his unborn children. And at any given occasion, the royals are reminded of England’s shameful colonial past.
According to royal expert Pauline Maclaren, both Queen Elizabeth and Markle could benefit from this detente.
The expert said it would help Markle’s brand, and the royal family could benefit from the “diversity” that only she can bring.
Professor Maclaren said: “I think it would be very good for the Sussex brand as well as they really need to maintain those sort of royal connections to really validate their brand, otherwise what are they.”
She added: “So because it might benefit them more than the actual Royal Family brand that might in fact encourage them to make a visit to top up their brand as it were with a little bit of royal shimmer and glimmer.”
Prince Charles has decided to intervene and has offered Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a place to stay and the assurance that they will be protected during their trip to England.
The power couple has yet to announce their decision on the matter. Some observers say they will refuse the offer and might miss the celebrations.
