Camilla’s Rejection of Meghan’s Request Sparks Tension in the Royal Family

In a recent development, Queen Consort Camilla has unveiled her 500 Coronation Champions, a celebration of Britain's volunteers, after receiving an overwhelming 5,000 entries.

A panel of 20 judges convened in London to select the final award winners from this staggering number of submissions.

The Coronation Champions awards, supported by the Mail, received an astonishing double the expected number of nominations.

However, tensions have arisen within the royal family as Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, expressed her frustration upon learning about the awards.

She reportedly contacted Catherine Johnston, Chief Executive of the Royal Voluntary Service, to recommend Archule for this prestigious honor.

Unfortunately for Meghan, her request was swiftly rejected by Queen Camilla.

The 500 Coronation Champions will be presented with a special pin and a certificate signed by King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Additionally, they will receive tickets to attend either the coronation concert at Windsor Castle on May 7 or a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Dr. Eddie Hogg, a Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Kent, meticulously reviewed the entries, ultimately narrowing them down to 676 before the final 500 were chosen by the judges.

The judging panel included notable figures such as Charity Supremo Dame Julia Cleverdon and Chief Nursing Officer Dame Ruth May.

Over the course of the next week, the winners will be individually notified, and by the end of the month, all 500 names will be published on the RVS website.

Some of the recipients will also be featured in the Daily Mail.

The awards cover eight categories, including Older People and Dementia Support, Young People and Children, Crisis and Welfare, Community, Mental Health and Companionship, Physical Health and Disability, NHS and Social Care, and Sustainability the Environment.

Catherine Johnston, the Chief Executive of the Royal Voluntary Service, expressed her awe at the stories shared by the entrants.

She emphasized that every single entry received deserves recognition and appreciation.

Johnston highlighted the importance of shedding light on the extraordinary efforts made by ordinary citizens to improve their communities.

The support of the Daily Mail significantly contributed to the overwhelming number of nominations received.

Juliet Bovery, CEO of the Stroke Association, praised the individuals who were nominated, describing them as the backbone of what makes Britain great.

In a time when the UK feels divided and disheartened by politics and public services, these individuals are connecting communities and making a tangible difference in people's lives.

In other news, it has been confirmed that Prince Harry will attend his father's coronation, while Meghan will remain in California with their two children to celebrate Archie's fourth birthday, which coincides with May 6th.

While Archie's birthday played a role in Meghan's decision to stay home, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams suggests that her absence may also be influenced by her desire to distance herself from the royal family for her own personal brand.

It is worth noting that since stepping down as working members of the royal family in 2020, Meghan has only visited the UK three times.

PR and brand expert Nick Ader believes that Meghan's decision not to attend the coronation will have minimal negative impact on her brand, particularly outside of the UK.

He suggests that Meghan is gradually separating herself from the royals and focusing on her future in the United States.

As tensions rise within the royal family, Camilla's rejection of Meghan's request to bestow the Coronation Champions award on Archule has sparked further strain.

It remains to be seen how this disagreement will affect the dynamics within the royal household.