Bower highlighted concerns within the family, noting, "For William and Kate, an alliance between Harry and Meghan and Beatrice and Eugenie is a significant worry." He suggested that Beatrice and Eugenie may feel a stronger connection to Harry and Meghan due to their shared sense of being outcasts within the royal circle.
The situation is compounded by Kate's absence from active duty as she undergoes treatment for cancer. Bower remarked, "The worry for the senior royals is that after their tour of Nigeria, Harry and Meghan will seize the initiative, reveling in positive publicity while Kate is forced to stay in the background."
Despite their geographical distance, Harry and Meghan have maintained close ties with Beatrice and Eugenie, who have remained uninvolved in the controversies surrounding Meghan's time in the UK. Bower noted, "Although Harry and Meghan have little sympathy for Prince Andrew, they've kept in regular contact with Beatrice and Eugenie."
