HRH Tal Duchess, The Royal Family -The Monarchy doesn't exist to be an "entertainment mechanism" for the Public. That is not their "Mondus Opperendi". Actually they prefer to be low key, carry out their work and support their Patronages. Steady, reliable, relatable.
Not Celebrities. Dating back to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, George Vl and Queen Elizabeth. QEll and Prince Philip.
As a matter of fact when these Royal "stars" get blinded by their OWN popularity, it rarely works out well for them.
Whether it be the once incredibly popular Prince of Wales, Prince Edward, later Duke of Windsor OR Diana Princess of Wales. Both, in their time, global icons.
The Sussex's are not "needed" by The Royal Family. They left "empty handed", after their strong arm attempts to force the Firm to accept a HI-HO work proposal was categorically denied.
I think Harry and Meghan are finding that cold hard reality out. To their increasingly bitter bewilderment too. And frustration, as they are now the butt of very popular American media skits (South Parks Worldwide Privacy Tour) and late night sketches from Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and comedian Chris Rock even had a go at Meghan too.
Meghan, in my opinion hasn't taken "the high road in this". I can't pretend to know what She thinks, but obviously the thought of being publicly booed before The World at The Coronation, and labeled a brazen hypocrite after ALL her attacks on The Family-Firm probably influenced her decision to pass. A good one too.
And while down the line there can always be *some* hope of a thawing in Family Relationships, I don't believe The Sussex's "skill set" (whatever that is ) or "contributions" will EVER be put to use by working for The Institution. Ever.
Too many hurtful and demeaning allegations by The Sussex's were made against The Family-Firm to EVER make that a possibility.