Harry & Meghan's Jordan Visit: Awkward Royal Snub?

0:00This is your U.K. News update for February 26, brought to you by NordVPN. If you use public Wi-Fi or care about your privacy online, NordVPN helps keep your R. Connection Secure Across All Your Devices. Links in the episode description. Prince Harry and Meghan visited Jordan this week for a quick two-day trip focused on humanitarian work with charities and the World Health. They arrived in a man, laid Tuesday, and jumped into visits, including one at the British ambassador's residence. But the big news is, they had no meetings with King Abdullah, the second, or Crown Prince Hussein, despite the Jordanian royal strong bonds with the British family. King Abdullah shares a close friendship with King Charles, built on years of ties, including his father's relationship with Queen Elizabeth. The Crown Prince is also tight with Prince William, from shared events like football matches and a wedding attendance. Still, sources say no get-together was planned for the Sussexes, who only briefly met one distant royal family member during their stay.

1:05Critics and royal watchers called the trip awkward, especially after similar visits to places like Nigeria. One former politician slammed the ambassador's hosting, as out of line for private citizens, no longer in official roles. Insiders noted it feels embarrassing for King Charles, mimicking royal duties without the full support. Meanwhile, King Abdullah met the World Health Organization head and Indonesia's president during the same time, with official photos showing those, talks but no Sussexes. Their own foundation partners with the group, yet they stayed out of the picture. This highlights ongoing divides in royal circles, as the Sussexes pushed their global causes while navigating old alliances. We'll see if more trips bring similar vibes.