Prince William’s unexpected meeting with President-elect Donald Trump leaves Prince Harry and Meghan Markle feeling deeply betrayed, reigniting tensions within the royal family.

Prince William’s recent diplomatic meeting with America’s President-elect Donald Trump in Paris has sent shockwaves through royal circles, leaving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reeling with hurt and anger. The meeting, widely seen as a significant political move by the Prince of Wales, has deeply unsettled the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who feel blindsided by the development.

For Harry and Meghan, the encounter carries personal weight. Donald Trump has been openly critical of the couple in the past, making scathing remarks about their decisions to step back from royal duties and their subsequent public life in the United States. According to a source close to the Sussexes, the meeting has reignited old wounds, leaving them feeling alienated and betrayed.

Speaking to Closer Magazine, the insider revealed the depth of their emotions: “This cuts deep on so many levels. Harry and Meghan see this as an appalling betrayal. Prince William appeared to get along with Trump very well, which has added salt to the wound.”

While the Prince of Wales’ meeting with Trump was framed as a professional engagement aimed at strengthening Anglo-American ties, Harry and Meghan reportedly expected their feelings to be considered, given Trump’s history of critical comments about them.

“They believed that despite their differences, William would at least acknowledge how hurtful this could be for them. The fact that Harry can’t even get William to pick up the phone is already insulting, but this meeting feels like a direct affront,” the source added.

The Sussexes, who have long been vocal about their political and social beliefs, viewed William’s decision as a deviation from their shared values. “For all their issues with William, they still believed his politics and beliefs were more aligned with theirs,” the source explained.

The fallout from the meeting has left the couple grappling with a storm of emotions. Their sense of betrayal is compounded by the lack of communication with William, further widening the rift between the once-close brothers.

Observers of the royal family have noted that the meeting underscores the growing chasm between William and Harry. While William continues to solidify his role as a future king through diplomatic engagements, Harry and Meghan remain distanced from royal life, focusing on their projects in the United States.

As for the Prince of Wales, his decision to meet Trump is seen as a pragmatic step in maintaining strong ties with a key ally. However, the personal ramifications of this move may ripple through the royal family for months to come, particularly as Harry and Meghan continue to navigate their post-royal lives.

The Sussexes’ feelings of hurt and betrayal highlight the complex interplay of personal relationships and public duties within the monarchy. Whether the brothers will reconcile in the wake of this latest controversy remains uncertain, but the fallout from William’s meeting with Trump has undoubtedly deepened the divide.