Since the news broke that King Charles III and the Princess of Wales were both stricken with health ailments, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have remained quiet, despite some reports suggesting they phoned the ill royals. But even if there was private contact, some feel that cracking jokes at gala events with John Travolta and walking a red carpet is not a good image to project at the moment.
“If they had made a public declaration, there would be a certain sympathy for them,” royal expert Phil Dampier shared. “There might have been private contact. I’m sure they are worried.”
He continued: “They haven’t made anything public, and I think that is the contrast; they are enjoying themselves and probably went to the premiere via private jet. It does look like they are swanning about and enjoying themselves, when there is real concern for many members of the royal family.”
However, there are conflicting reports that suggest the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have in fact reached out privately to wish the King and future queen well.